AAMIR MAJDALAWI ARCHITECTURE
JOHN HOPKINS
INTERVAL STATOIN
The Interval Station is a biophilic transit center designed for the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center campus in Baltimore, Maryland. Conceived as a "space between," the project introduces a critical architectural pause to ease the high-stress transition between professional duties and private life for healthcare workers and daily commuters.
Instead of a typical chaotic transit hub, the station acts as a sensory sanctuary and wellness ritual. By prioritizing large open-air atriums, immersive green spaces, and abundant natural light, the architecture works to actively lower cortisol levels and calm travel anxiety before a shift begins or after it ends.
Site Layout
To optimize flow across the 10.7-acre site, vehicular infrastructure is strictly sequestered to the south. A dedicated one-way drop-off loop consolidates car and bus traffic into a single, efficient transit zone, while a separate service route provides direct street access to the loading dock from E. Lombard St.
By clearing vehicles from the core axis, the central corridor is reclaimed entirely as a pedestrian promenade. This move prioritizes foot safety and establishes a seamless, uninterrupted link between the transit center, the parking, and the surrounding landscape.
Elevations
Sections
Wall Detail
