Seongdong Smart Shelter Foscadán Bus by LG Electronics Corporate Design Center

Seongdong Smart Shelter Foscadán Bus by LG Electronics Corporate Design Center is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Plaitíneim A' Design Award in Dearadh Troscáin Sráide Competition Category.

PlaitíneamTroscán Sráide· 2025

Seongdong Smart Shelter Foscadán Bus

by LG Electronics Corporate Design Center

Client: Seongdong-District Office

Duais Plaitíneim A' Design Award Winner in Troscán Sráide Category

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The Design

About Seongdong Smart Shelter Foscadán Bus

Is foscadán bus é Seongdong Smart Shelter atá deartha chun fanacht ag stadanna cois bóthair a dhéanamh níos sábháilte agus níos compordaí. Tugann taobhanna gloine lannaithe cuartha radharc gan bhac ar bhusanna atá ag teacht, ionas nach gá do phaisinéirí céim a thógáil amach ar an mbóthar. I measc na ngnéithe sábháilteachta tá ceamaraí, cnaipe éigeandála agus brathadóir fuaimeanna neamhghnácha. Cuireann aerchóiriú, steiriliú aeir agus doirse scáileáin uathoibríocha leis an gcompord. Cabhraíonn lúb éisteachta, limistéar do chathaoireacha rothaí agus faisnéis fuaime agus amhairc faoi theacht na mbusanna le paisinéirí a bhfuil tacaíocht soghluaisteachta de dhíth orthu. Rialaítear na háiseanna uile go cianda.

The Recognition

About the Duais Plaitíneim A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Seongdong Smart Shelter Foscadán Bus Duais Plaitíneim A' Design Award, aitheantas thar a bheith clúiteach a bhronntar ar dhearaí atá fíor-urghnách, galánta agus maorga. Is míorúiltí cruthaithe iad buaiteoirí Plaitíneim, fianaise ar theorainneacha na cruthaitheachta intleachtúla, agus léiríonn siad gairmiúlacht agus géiniais a ndearthóirí gan sárú. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh na dearaí seo ar na saothair is clúití a shainíonn aeistéitic ré, a chuireann le folláine na sochaí agus a chuireann teorainneacha na healaíne, na heolaíochta, an deartha agus na teicneolaíochta chun cinn. Léiríonn an dearadh Seongdong Smart Shelter Foscadán Bus leibhéal sármhaitheasa thar na bearta agus déanann sé an domhan ina áit níos fearr gan amhras lena shaintréithe tairbheacha luachmhara. Is saothar é an dearadh Seongdong Smart Shelter Foscadán Bus a bhuaigh Duais Plaitíneim A' Design Award a mhúsclaíonn mianta, a spreagann, a chuireann ar bís, a thugann sásamh agus a bhíonn ina thobar áthais mhóir.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: It was made to protect people from extreme conditions/unexpected accidents on the road and the mobility rights for the people who need the mobility assistance. It consists of safety facilities(CCTV, panic button, abnormal sound detector), health facilities(air conditioner, air sterilizer, thermal imaging camera), and facilities for the vulnerable(hearing-loop, wheelchair zone, bus arrival audio&video) remotely controlled by IoT technology, designed to make the waiting-time safe and comfortable.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: W5,900mm*D2,400mm*H2,800mm, Main structure: 100*100*3.2T SRT275 (anti-rust), Floor finish: GL 2.05 moisture-proof+15T waterproof plywood+mineral decking, Exterior finish: GL 2.0T (anti-rust)+Specified color urethane paint, Glass Frame: W20*H20*2.0T AL, Glass 12T laminated tempered glass: 6T tempered glass+insulation film+6T tempered glass, Exterior/Inner louver: 50*50 composite wood/38*38 jute cedar wood, Auto-opening screen door: W2,400*H2,400*D100 with barrier-free opening&closing system
Tags: Shelter, Bus, Bus Shelter, Station, Smart, Public Transportation, Futuristic
Production Technology: It's a democratic project in which all residents participated, using a Living Lab to organize the necessary functions based on resident participation (Private), LG Electronics provided excellent design support (Industrial), a university composed the music for the shelter (School), and big data was used to select and promote the location (Public). It also incorporated advanced technologies such as an IoT-based remote control system to enable users and administrators to interact with each other.
Design Challenge: When we first introduced the facility, 'Transformed Bus Shelter', the rationale for its installation was not clear so it took time to get the cooperation of related organizations. The budget was secured by being selected for the 'Smart City Creation Project' by the Government. We also received design support from LG Electronics through a business agreement. Difficulties during installation, such as the width of the road and opposition from neighboring stores, were resolved through various ideas.
Research: The research focused on two areas: improving the comfort of shelter users and ensuring safety and sustainability. Externally, the design was modeled after the Seoul Forest, a local icon, and internally, IoT and AI technologies that can respond to users' needs instantly were key to the plan. The installation location was selected based on the results of the living lab (residents' meeting), crime rate statistics for each area in the district, and the number of people getting on and off the bus.
Inspiration: The main goal of bus passengers is to safely and accurately identify and board buses on dangerous roads. Designing the shelter, we realized that passengers, like meerkats, are often checking for bus arrivals and venturing onto dangerous sidewalks. So we made the sides of the shelter with curved glass to ensure an unobstructed view from inside. We also equipped the shelter with essential amenities to make it more than just a bus stop, but a cafe-like space where anyone can relax and take a break.
Project Duration: This project have started from 1. 2019. until 7. 2021. for the medium-sized one. And we’re making the smaller one since 5. 2022(On going). And the locations are bus stops throughout Seongdong District.
Operation Flow: While the main focus of the design was to ensure safe boarding and alighting and to provide accurate bus information, the aftermath of COVID-19 required smarter management. So thermal imaging cameras were installed at the entrance and exit doors.Later, thermal efficiency was improved by installing blinds and coating insulation paper, and a smaller version was invented to be installed on narrower roads. Recently, hearing-loop and AED were installed for the people who need the mobility assistance.
Team Members: LG Electronics Corporate Design Center
MIJU KIM
EP KOREA
Image Credits: Seongdong-District Office, 2024