Second-Year University industry Project with clear channel
Duration: 10 Weeks
Duration: 10 Weeks
Brief
Design climate-resilient street furniture that improves public life under extreme weather conditions in the UK. The final outcome must prioritize comfort, accessibility, and long-term environmental performance, while offering a scalable and future-ready response to challenges like heatwaves, heavy rain, and growing urban discomfort.
Description
How might we create transitional spaces that not only shield people from extreme weather, but recharge rather than extract especially in a time of environmental and emotional pressure?
I didn’t want to design another sleek object that lives in renders. This bus stop is a response to how broken the street really is uncomfortable, ad-filled, and outdated for the weather London gets now. So I stripped it back to what actually matters.
The roof is fitted with motorised reflective fins that rotate depending on the season. In winter, they tilt to bounce light back into the stop, helping with warmth and visibility. In summer, they tilt away to block excess heat. There's no space left for ad panels, and the form is built to stop anyone from sneaking one in. the entire form resists being commercialised.
The whole system is modular and built for repair. You can replace a single rib without rebuilding the stop. It’s made to last and adapt not just to weather, but to the people using it.
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