This is the time to be slow...

York Road Poetry Station aims to foster friendships through poetry. This project proposes retrofitting the abandoned York Road London Underground station on the Piccadilly Line. The scheme aims to make poetry more accessible and exciting for the public, while encouraging people to slow down and appreciate the beauty of art in everyday life.

The building is designed according to the poem-writing process, from getting prompts and brainstorming, to drafting, writing, and at last, performing. The poetry exchange cycle embedded within the project, with its playful and interactive design, creates a community of poetry writers and readers who might come from all walks of life. Sharing feelings through poetry can not only act as an emotional outlet, but also expose our true thoughts to the world, creating friendships and connections that might be unlikely to happen elsewhere.

Socially, the project aims to empower the public and make poetry, or art, more accessible in everyday life. It also rethinks the treatment and potential of disused buildings in London, especially abandoned tube stations.