Bus Shelter

Project idea

A bus shelter design inspired by the cocoon concept - a protective, layered, breathable enclosure that serves as a transition space protecting from harsh sun while remaining open and not fully closed.

Project description

The bus shelter draws inspiration from the cocoon's characteristics of breathable skin, lightweight construction, and layered skin. The design features a multi-layered roof system consisting of reflective aluminium, air cavity, PCM panels with paraffin wax, metal frame, wood plywood, and curved terracotta panels. Key features include wooden slatted platforms with drain below combined with gravel or sand layer, angled seating for better views, tactile flooring to guide blind people, and emergency SOS calling for women's safety. The shelter incorporates phase change materials (PCM) that store large amounts of heat when temperature rises and release heat slowly into the atmosphere when temperature drops.

Technical information

Materials include Kota stone floor tiles (600mm x 600mm) as natural limestone to keep the floor cool, Orient Bell anti-skid tiles (300mm x 300mm) for strength and low maintenance, and terracotta jaali for heat reduction and filtered daylight. The multi-layered roof system uses reflective aluminium, air cavity, PCM panels with paraffin wax, metal frame, wood plywood, and curved terracotta panels. The shelter dimensions are approximately 40m in length and 8m in height, with a plan width of 7.5m. The structure features curved wooden/terracotta arched elements visible in the sections and elevations.

Documentation

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