Investigation of design of independent metro station entrances in China

In recent years, China has made extensive use of underground space, and with the rapid development of metros, more than forty cities have opened rail transit. However, a problem has also emerged in the form and function of metro station entrances. Unlike Western countries, Chinese design has developed under the historical background of rapid social and economic development and transformation. The design of metro station entrances mostly stays at the level of satisfying functions; many spaces adopt similar designs, lack innovative ideas, and fail to spread urban culture and improve city visibility. Therefore, we aim to conduct a comprehensive analysis and research on Chinese metro station entrances and propose design concepts suitable for China's national conditions to provide references for many metro stations to be built in the future. This paper investigates and analyzes the entrances of independent metro stations in China, explores the problems in independent metro stations, and proposes corresponding solutions. Finally, the design concept of metro station entrances is discussed in terms of exterior and interior spaces.