Intertwine Kitovu cha Usafiri by Miloni Shah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Uhandisi, Ujenzi na Miundombinu Competition Category.
ShabaMiundombinu· 2024
Intertwine Kitovu cha Usafiri
by Miloni Shah
Client: Savannah College of Art and Design
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Miundombinu Category
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About Intertwine Kitovu cha Usafiri
Jiji linajumuisha safu nyingi, majengo, maeneo wazi, na wanadamu. Ikichochewa na Jan Gehl, Intertwine inaunganisha usafiri wa umma ili kuweka kipaumbele cha mwingiliano wa kijamii na muundo wa jiji, ikipendekeza mipango ya kina kwa maeneo ya umma yenye uhai huku ikishughulikia ukuaji wa mijini na changamoto zake. Kukuza mtazamo unaoweka mwanadamu katikati kunaimarisha athari za kiuchumi na kimazingira kupitia miundo ya vitovu wazi na nafasi za kukaribishwa. Intertwine, wazo la kimaono la maisha kamili ya mijini. Unganisha maisha ya jiji kwa urahisi ili kukuza mwingiliano wa kijamii na kutajirisha uzoefu wa mijini.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Intertwine Kitovu cha Usafiri ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Intertwine Kitovu cha Usafiri inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Intertwine Kitovu cha Usafiri hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- 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.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 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.
- Tags
- Public Spaces, Social Interaction, Connectivity, Urban Fabric, Weaving, Transit System, Railway Station, Transportation Hub, Sustainable
- Production 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.
- Design 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Project Duration
- 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.
- Operation Flow
- 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.
- Team Members
- Rajkumar Maisheri: 3D Visualization.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Render _ Miloni Shah, Intertwine_Arial 2022.
Image #2: Render _ Miloni Shah, Intertwine_Section 2022.
Image #3: Render _ Miloni Shah, Intertwine_Platform 2022
Image #4: Render _ Miloni Shah, Intertwine_Main Concourse 2022.
Image #5: Render _Miloni Shah, Intertwine_Enterance Plaza 2022.
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