The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

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Bus stops are such a familiar and familiar object that they are easy to miss and pass by, but the design of these stops will make you not only stop, but also stay there longer. 

The DesignCurial website has reviewed and evaluated hundreds of bus stops and stations around the world and compiled its top 10 best. The stops were evaluated according to the criteria of design, ingenuity, innovative ideas and how the building fits into the surrounding landscape. 

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

Perhaps the design of this stop will not seem ergonomic, nevertheless it is worth it. The stop was designed by Michael Spicer. It is made in the form of a leaf, thanks to which it serves as a shelter for a fairly large area. The architects made a free-standing iron awning with aluminum panels and translucent materials to cover the lobby and the waiting area for passengers. The creators took care of natural ventilation and an abundance of daylight.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The epitome of brutality of the late 1960s, designed by Keith Ingham and Charles Whislon of the international architectural firm BDP. The building has a practical and elegant design. By the way, the station is still one of the largest in Western Europe. It can accommodate up to 1100 cars and 80 double-decker buses. It is noteworthy that 10 years ago the station was almost demolished, but it was recognized as an architectural masterpiece and left alone.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The Portuguese bus stop was designed to help solve logistical problems for the Arriva Transport Company (whose buses stop there).

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The stop accommodates 96 buses. The glass walls of the building perfectly fit into the environment and let in plenty of daylight.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The shape is similar to the open mouth of a whale of bright orange color.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The stop also serves as a roundabout in front of the hospital next to which it is located. The structure is the largest building in the world made of artificial materials - 50 × 10 × 5 m of expanded polystyrene and polyester plastic.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The international architectural firm "Grimshaw" won the right in 2010 to design the central bus stop of the city. The design of the building is functional, refined and pleasing to the eye. The stop was designed so that pedestrian traffic and transport do not intersect and move freely.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

Although this design looks little like a stop and hardly performs one of the main functions - protection from the weather, nevertheless the design is truly outstanding. The stop resembles a real forest of thin steel rods supporting a spiral staircase. Designed by designer So Fujimoto.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The architecture of the stop is a kind of tribute to the memory of local astronomer William Herschel, who discovered infrared radiation in 1800.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The wavy" design repeats the different wavelengths of infrared radiation. In addition to the usual infrastructure, pedestrians can enjoy a walk under a canopy. Thanks to the smooth and shiny surface of the facade, the appearance of the building is constantly changing under different lighting conditions.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The main goal in the design of the building was to reflect the concept of the aircraft.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

Under the transparent roof there is a parking lot for eight buses, as well as a spacious waiting room.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

A huge wave or shell is a bit reminiscent of Gaudi's bright and intricate mosaic. The stop designed by Zurab Tsereteli is located on the road to Abkhazia.

The coolest bus stops in the world, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

The stop was designed by Spanish architects Anton Garcia-Abril and Deborah Mesa. The construction consists of stacked rough untreated oak planks, similar to how it is done at local sawmills.

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