Bus Shelter

B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology

AR. OVIYA.K

Idea projektu

A bus shelter designed for Khandagai that prioritizes user comfort, safety, accessibility, and Tamil cultural identity, inspired by traditional Tamil architecture and the mythical bird Annapakshi.

Popis projektu

This bus shelter is designed for Khandagai, prioritizing user comfort, safety, accessibility, and Tamil cultural identity. The unusually large site (40m × 8m) is planned as a multifunctional public space. Site analysis showed harsh sunlight and heavy rainfall, leading to a design that maximizes shade, ventilation, and weather protection. The concept is inspired by traditional Tamil architecture, especially Chettinad column forms. The roof takes inspiration from the mythical bird Annapakshi – a blend of swan and peacock – giving the shelter a dynamic wing-like form. A background jali wall enhances ventilation while retaining the cultural character.

Technické informace

Concrete columns clad with GFRC branch-like trees at the top, supporting an ACP roof structure connected through anchors and purlins. Bamboo shingles form the topmost layer, creating a lightweight truss inspired by the wings of the Annapakshi. The shelter includes wheelchair-accessible toilets, ramps, cycle parking, e-scooter charging stations, and a dedicated SOS emergency zone for women's safety, enabling instant live video connection with nearby police authorities for quick assistance.

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