BUS SHELTER

C A S E S T U D Y
A R C H I T E C T U R A L D E S I G N A S S I G N M E N T - 1

RAJKARAN SINGH (27/20)

University Boulevard, UBC

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Micro Climate.
As we see in this map, the downtown of
Vancouver is hotter than the country side.
The climate of Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada, is a moderate oceanic climate
Its summer months are typically dry, often
resulting in moderate drought conditions,

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usually in July and August. In contrast, the
rest of the year is rainy, especially between
October and March.

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Form and Function.
The transit shelters act as a conceptual
extension of the nearby line of Katsura trees.
Slender steel columns are arranged in a
staggered line and hold up an oversized
cellular wood structure clad in glass.

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The shelters aim to create the kind of
visual balance between random and
regular pattern that one finds in nature.
With the tree canopy as a starting point,
the structural exploration began as a
series of beams, then the beams connect
to hold up glass.

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Structure and Materials.

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After a series of pattern explorations, structural analysis and fabrication
scenarios, the design team came up with the pentagon form, rotated and Built primarily of glass, steel and
wood, the structures are a
flipped along its edges. The modular approach allowed for ease of fabrication
delightful visual extension, and
and visual interest. has transformed the area into

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an inviting public space
Project Sketch.

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Project Sketch.

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Project Sketch.

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07 Bench
Project Gallery.

Columns act as rainwater leaders, precast ductile benches support steel map cases – and
both fit between the spacing of the columns to provide a windbreak. We also developed a
self-tapping screw system, since it would have likely proved prohibitive to drill 12,000
screws directly into the steel plates in order to create the moment connection and
eliminate the potential for deflection or buckling.

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User Requirement.
Requirements Supporting Infrastructures
1. Access and approach 1. Feeder infrastructure
2. Operational parameters 2. Seating
3. Existing capacity and future 3. Hardscape and landscaping
demand estimation 4. Lighting
4. Enhanced level of service 5. Signage
5. Crime prevention through 6. Public art
environmental design
6. Integrating universal design
7. Integrating sustainable
development practices

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Public Transportation Dimensions.

City | Transit Buses

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Coach Buses

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Design Choices.
1. The elements of the shelter relate to the rhythm and texture of
boulevard trees, paving and trolley poles.
2. To reinforce the street pattern, the shelters act as a conceptual extension
of the Katsura boulevard trees.
3. The wood cell-like structure resembles tree branches with dappled light
and shadow playing on the structure and sidewalk.

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4. The top of the shelter is angled to prevent birds from nesting and the
concrete bench ensures durability of the most exposed portions.
5. The shelter functions as street furniture and provides a minimal barrier to
movement along the boulevard.
6. Vertical wind screens are not provided to allow for safe and easy
movement around the shelter, particularly at night.
7. Wide benches allow people to sit on both sides facing the sun or street.

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PHYSICAL STUDY
Chandigarh Bus Stop
Location.

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Road Networks And Passenger Pattern.

PHYSICAL

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13 Road Network Patterns of Inter-City Passengers
Project Gallery. 14
Dimensioning.

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Features And Materials. 16
Features Material

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Sitting Camera
Concrete

Bricks
Safety Rail Ins. Board

LED Display
Project Sketch.

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Project Sketch.

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Public Transportation Dimensions.

City | Transit Buses

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Flaws.
1. Lack of visibility of incoming bus while sitting
2. Very-low heighted sitting bench
3. Flooding on the road when it rains due to improve
discharge of roof water
4. Internal temperature rises during the summer and users
tend to stand outside the bus stop
5. No electricity back-up causing power out of led displayer
and security camera.

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