Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Goes to Intertwine Transit Nexus by Miloni Shah
The international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Miloni Shah for engineering, construction and infrastructure design
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COMO, Italy, April 14, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Intertwine Transit Nexus by Miloni Shah, designed for Savannah College of Art and Design, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design category. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Intertwine Transit Nexus
A city comprises multiple layers, buildings, open spaces, and humans. Inspired by Jan Gehl, Intertwine integrates mass transit to prioritize social interaction and city fabric, proposing comprehensive planning for vibrant public spaces while addressing urban growth and challenges. Fostering a human centric approach enhances economic and environmental impact through open hub designs and inviting spaces. Intertwine, a visionary concept for immersive urban living. Seamlessly blend city life to promote social interaction and enrich the urban experience.
About Miloni Shah
Miloni Shah, an architect passionate about human-centric design, merges inspiration from the dynamic lifestyle into her dream project blending architecture and urban design for societal progress. Guided by user needs, she envisions spaces seamlessly integrated into the city fabric. She designed a project integrating social interaction with transit system infrastructure, earning industry recognition. In her overarching goal, Miloni aims to create spaces addressing cultural nuances, enriching lives, and contributing positively to society.
Award Record
With this recognition, Miloni Shah is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Award
The A' Infrastructure Design Award is an international competition recognizing good infrastructure projects by engineers and construction companies worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to infrastructure designers, civil engineers, building engineers and infrastructure brands from all countries. Entries typically include bridges, tunnels, highways, railways, airports and dams. Awarded infrastructure designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/infrastructure
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/160140
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/160140
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!160140
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/352230
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://bit.ly/3T67DWq
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Intertwine Transit Nexus
- Function
- Transit Nexus
- Category
- Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Steel Blue, Black, Dark Slate Blue and Medium Purple
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Savannah College of Art and Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Miloni Shah
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #160140
Credits
- Team
- 3D Visualization.
- Image Credits
- Render _ Miloni Shah, Intertwine_Arial 2022.; Render _ Miloni Shah, Intertwine_Section 2022.; Render _ Miloni Shah, Intertwine_Platform 2022; Render _ Miloni Shah, Intertwine_Main Concourse 2022.; Render _Miloni Shah, Intertwine_Enterance Plaza 2022.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Brno's transit system links the city center with trolleybuses, trams, and trains. Stops are strategically placed near amenities, enhancing convenience. The new gateway railway line prioritizes sustainability and integrates seamlessly with the built and natural environment. It features a central concourse plaza, tracks, a museum, a cycling track, and a city viewpoint, fostering vibrant centers and a sense of community.
- Inspiration
- Brno's rich history as a royal stronghold and hub of Moravian nobility, alongside its turbulent 20th century past and current role as a bustling regional center, emphasizes the critical necessity of a robust transit system. Such a system would reflect Brno's resilience, connectivity, and dedication to progress, aiding residents and visitors in navigating its diverse cultural landscape.
- Research
- As part of an M.Arch thesis, the project delves into the pivotal link between urban transit and humancentric design. It investigates how mass transit rail systems can integrate harmoniously into urban settings, promoting social interaction and addressing commuter requirements. Through understanding this interplay, the project aims to craft welcoming and accessible urban spaces.
- Challenge
- Designing transit systems presents challenges in scalability and human connectivity. Achieving seamless integration between land and waterfront areas while prioritizing sustainability and human centric design enhances the daily commuting experience. Balancing the complexity of the macro scale infrastructure with the harmony of the micro scale urban fabric ensures a holistic and user riendly transit system.
- Realization and Technology
- Utilizing cutting edge technology, the production and realization process involves expertise in AutoCAD for precision, coupled with advanced 3D modeling in SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper, and 3ds Max. The final touch comes with realistic rendering using Lumion and Corona and enhanced visuals through Photoshop.
- Operation and Interaction
- Brno's station prioritizes functionality, boasting efficient vehicular flow and seamless tram connections. Its open concourse encourages community engagement, with security facilities, market pods, amphitheaters, and a historical museum. Pedestrian friendly bridges facilitate connectivity and social interaction, offering panoramic views. The design aims for a pleasant, safe, and interactive space, addressing structural concerns with durable materials and prefabrication techniques.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was designed for the Historical city of Brno, Czech Republic. This design project was in Savannah, Georgia from September 2021 to June 2022.
- Specifications
- Site specifications: Width 302.8mm x Depth 339.6mm x Height 40mm Area: 102,852.20 sq.m. Track Area: 47,830.42 sq.m. Platforms: 7 (elevated 5.5m above ground) Construction materials: Precast concrete, steel pipe frame, ETFE panels, composite columns, and lightweight walls. Innovative Features: Morphogenic columns, transparent roof coverings, skylight openings, solar panels for sustainability, electric bike trails connecting waterfront and plaza areas, third level trails with restaurants, and museum displays.
- Keywords
- Public Spaces, Social Interaction, Connectivity, Urban Fabric, Weaving, Transit System, Railway Station, Transportation Hub, Sustainable
