Nexus bus shelter

Student rendering - bus shelter

Nexus bus shelter

Aimee Treis
ARC605 | Fall 2010

For this project, the bus terminal was developed as a building with 2 functions : it acts as the central transportation hub on South Campus and it also performs as a ‘gateway’ to the campus and direct pedestrians. To do so, the building is split in two parts : one side serves as a bus shelter with a bicycle rental/storage space, and the other side houses vendor activities (i.e. coffee shop, newsstand, etc.). The central part of the terminal, in between these 2 aisles, function as a pass through, that all pedestrian are able to access to enter the campus. 

Nexus bus shelter

Student rendering - people waiting at a bus shelter

Nexus bus shelter

Matthew Switzer
ARC605 | Fall 2010

Inclusive Features:
• Audible and visual digital information

• Interactive touch screen display

• Central directional column for wayfinding

• Frosted strip on glass panel edge

• Varying waiting zones with full seating, wheelchair space and heated leaning posts

• Set back and sited for fold out shuttle bus ramps with 1:8 slope

Nexus bus shelter

Front elevation of a bus shelter

Nexus bus shelter

Angela Morosini
ARC605 | Fall 2010

The bus shelter proposal features modular construction composed of fiberglass rods with bolted metal connections. The sections of fiberglass can be positioned and rearranged to accommodate various site and load conditions to create an optimum layout. The shelter is skinned with Lexan to provide protection from the elements and flanked at either end by ergonomic benches providing a space to rest. The entrances are provided by breaks in the fiberglass pattern and feature signs which identify the particular station. Real-time information is provided by LED panels which scroll both information and colorful art. Static exterior panels provide sun shade as well as an identifying color.

Nexus bus shelter

Student renderings - Different configurations of a bus shelter