The world's coolest bus stop, where you will want to wait for the bus forever

Bus stops are so become familiar and the familiar object that they are easy to overlook and pass by, but the design of these stops will make you not only to stay but to stay longer.

The website DesignCurial reviewed and evaluated hundreds of bus stops and stations around the world and made your own top 10. The spot was evaluated according to the criteria of design, creativity, innovative ideas and how the building fits into the surrounding landscape.

Bus stop in Norwich, UK

Perhaps the design of this stop does not seem ergonomic, nevertheless it's worth it. Stop was designed by Michael Spicer. It is made in the form of a sheet, so is cover quite a large area. The architects made freestanding iron awning with aluminum panels and semi-transparent materials to enclose the lobby and waiting place for passengers. The creators took care of the natural ventilation and abundant daylight.

Bus station in Preston, UK

The epitome of brutality the end of 1960-ies, designed by Keith Ingema and Charles Wilson says of the international architecture firm BDP. The building has a practical and elegant design. By the way, still the station is one of the largest in Western Europe. Holds up to 1,100 machines and 80 double-Decker buses. It is noteworthy that 10 years ago the station was almost demolished, but acknowledged architectural masterpiece and left alone.

The bus stop is in Guimarães, Portugal

Portuguese bus stop was designed to help solve the transportation company Arriva (buses which stop there) logistical problems.

Stop holds 96 buses. The glass walls of the building are perfectly integrated in the surrounding environment and transmit abundant daylight.

Bus station at Spaarne hospital, Netherlands

Shaped like the open mouth of the whale a bright orange color.

Stop also serves the traffic circle in front of the hospital, near which it is located. The building is the largest building in the world from artificial materials — 50 × 10 × 5 m polystyrene and polyester plastic.

A bus stop in Stoke-on-Trent, UK

International architectural firm "Grimshaw" won the right in 2010 to design the Central bus station in the city. The design of the functional structure, refinement and pleasing to the eye. Stop was designed so that foot traffic and vehicles do not overlap and freely "moved".

Bus stop "Branden", Austria

Although this design is a little similar to the stop and hardly performs one of the main functions — protection from the elements, however the design is truly outstanding. Stop resembles a real forest of thin steel rods supporting a winding staircase. Designed by designer SOU-Fujimoto.

A bus stop in Slough, United Kingdom

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

"Wavy" design repeats different wavelengths of infrared radiation. In addition to the usual infrastructure, pedestrians can enjoy a walk under a canopy. Due to the smooth and shiny surface of the facade exterior of the building is constantly changing in different lighting.

Bus Station Poppenbüttel, Germany

The main goal while designing the building was a reflection of the concept aircraft.

Under the transparent roof is placed Parking for eight buses, and a spacious waiting room.

Bus stop in Gagra, Abkhazia

A huge wave or a seashell is a bit like the colourful and intricate mosaic of gaudí. Stop, designed by Zurab Tsereteli, is on the road to Abkhazia.

Bus stop in Krumbach, Austria

Stop was designed by Spanish architect Anton Garcia-Abril and the Deborah Mesa. Design is a folded stacks of raw oak planks just as it is done at the local sawmills.