Moravac
Sector
Public | Spatial design
Location
Belgrade, Serbia
Year
2022
Design Team
Andjela Taskovic, Dragana Kostica
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What is the purpose of a bus stop?
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How much time do people typically spend waiting for a bus?
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Do people tend to sit or stand more while waiting for the bus?
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Do people require privacy while waiting for the bus?
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Is it necessary to enclose the entire bus station with glass portals?
Identified issues with the functionality and design of bus stops:
(1) The most commonly used materials for currently prevalent bus stops are metal and glass. However, a significant problem arises due to the glass portals allowing light to pass through, failing to provide adequate protection from sunlight during the summer. Additionally, metal elements tend to heat up rapidly under high temperatures, making it uncomfortable for people to sit or lean on the bus stop.
(2) Bus stop surfaces are often small. When it rains, people waiting for the bus crowd under the shelter to avoid getting wet. However, this often proves insufficient to accommodate everyone. Moreover, even if the designated waiting area is territorially larger than usual, the size of the shelter itself remains unchanged.
(3) The lack of windbreak within the bus stop area is as problematic as the previous two issues. Whether it's a mild or strong breeze, individuals seek any form of shelter to avoid direct exposure to the wind. The only available places to find refuge are usually behind the glass portals,
which are often insufficient in number to accommodate everyone adequately.
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The innovative design of the Moravac bus stop is conceived as a response to the identified issues.
The design features wooden elements and an ellipsoid-shaped roof. By connecting users with nature through the use of materials in its creation, the Moravac bus stop represents a secure and interactive space that brings diversity into everyday life.
Each element has the capability to rotate, granting users the flexibility to adjust the ambiance according to their needs.
By rotating the elements in the case of wind/rain/snow or intense sunlight, users can create shelter and protect themselves from direct exposure to these elements. The panels are equipped with backrests for seating comfort.
The surface of the ellipsoid-shaped roof, like the rotating panels, is constructed with a metal substructure and covered with wooden cladding. Well-distributed lighting fixtures provide pleasant illumination for users during evening hours. Additionally, the roof incorporates a base offering free internet access and phone charging through a Wi-Fi system for the convenience of users.
The size of the bus stop is adjustable and adaptable.
The dimensions of the structure are dictated by the available space designated for its positioning.
Communication flows seamlessly throughout the entire area referred to as the bus stop, thereby enhancing the sense of comfort.
The minimum number of rotating panels can be two. In the case of a larger number of rotating elements, one panel always remains stationary, serving as the base for a waste bin in its lower section and an information display in its upper section.
The name itself is inspired by the eponymous cold and dry wind, known as "Moravac,"
which blows from the north through the valleys of the Velika and Južna Morava rivers, combining the Košava, Northerly, and Western winds.
The bus stop, regardless of its size, consists of three zones:
(1) The first zone is characterized by the ground where excavation takes
a place to enable rotation;
(2) The second zone comprises rotating wooden portals that serve as the pillars of the station;
(3) The third zone features an ellipsoid roof, which serves as
the second form of protection and also acts as a connection point for achieving the rotation of the elements.