Seongdong Smart Shelter बसयान-आश्रयः by LG Electronics Corporate Design Center

Seongdong Smart Shelter बसयान-आश्रयः by LG Electronics Corporate Design Center is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award प्लैटिनमपुरस्कारः in मार्ग उपस्कर अभिकल्पना Competition Category.

प्लैटिनम्मार्गोपस्करः· 2025

Seongdong Smart Shelter बसयान-आश्रयः

by LG Electronics Corporate Design Center

Client: Seongdong-District Office

A' Design Award प्लैटिनमपुरस्कारः Winner in मार्गोपस्करः Category

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The Design

About Seongdong Smart Shelter बसयान-आश्रयः

सेओङ्गदोङ्ग-स्मार्ट-आश्रयः इति बसयान-आश्रयः मार्गपार्श्वस्थेषु विरामस्थानेषु प्रतीक्षां सुरक्षिततरां सुखतरां च कर्तुं परिकल्पितः अस्ति। वक्राकाराणि स्तरितकाच-पार्श्वानि आगच्छतां बसयानानाम् अबाधितं दृश्यं यच्छन्ति, येन यात्रिणां मार्गे पादन्यासस्य आवश्यकता न भवति। सुरक्षा-वैशिष्ट्येषु कैमरा-यन्त्राणि, आपत्कालीन-बटनम्, असामान्य-ध्वनि-संसूचकं च अन्तर्भवन्ति। वातानुकूलनम्, वायु-निर्जीवाणुकरणम्, स्वचालित-पटल-द्वाराणि च सौविध्यं वर्धयन्ति। श्रवण-पाशः, चक्रासन-क्षेत्रम्, श्रव्य-दृश्य-रूपेण बसयान-आगमन-सूचना च गतिशीलता-साहाय्यम् अपेक्षमाणानां यात्रिणां सहायतां कुर्वन्ति। सर्वाणि साधनानि दूरतः नियन्त्र्यन्ते।

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award प्लैटिनमपुरस्कारः

Seongdong Smart Shelter बसयान-आश्रयः A' Design Award प्लैटिनमपुरस्कारस्य विजेता अस्ति; अयम् अत्यन्तं प्रतिष्ठितः सम्मानो वस्तुतोऽसाधारणेभ्यश्चारुभ्यो भव्येभ्यश्चाभिकल्पेभ्यो दीयते। प्लैटिनमविजेतारः सृष्टेराश्चर्याणि, बौद्धिकसृजनशीलतायाः सीमायाः साक्ष्याणि सन्ति, स्वाभिकल्पकानामप्रतिमं व्यावसायिककौशलं प्रतिभां च प्रदर्शयन्ति। एतेऽभिकल्पाः सर्वाधिकप्रसिद्धाः कृतयो भविष्यन्ति ये युगस्य सौन्दर्यबोधं निर्धारयन्ति, समाजकल्याणे योगदानं कुर्वन्ति, कलाया विज्ञानस्याभिकल्पस्य प्रौद्योगिक्याश्च सीमा विस्तारयन्तीति प्रत्याशा क्रियते। Seongdong Smart Shelter बसयान-आश्रयः उत्कृष्टतायाः लोकोत्तरं स्तरं प्रदर्शयति, स्वैर्लाभकारिभिर्मूल्यवद्भिश्च गुणैर्निःसंशयं विश्वमुत्तमतरं स्थानं करोति च। Seongdong Smart Shelter बसयान-आश्रयः A' Design Award प्लैटिनमपुरस्कारं जितवत् कार्यम् अस्ति, यत् कामना उद्बोधयति, प्रेरयति, आनन्दयति, महत आनन्दस्य स्फुलिङ्गं च जनयति।

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