Sampaguita: A Bus Stop in Manila, Philippines

Sampaguita

A bus stop & communication booth

in Manila, Philippines

Medha Riya Justine Industrial Design, Wednesday, 11-13

The objective of this project is to design a functional bus stop and a communication device for the citizens of Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Philippines.

The design is compliant with the building and city codes, it is considerate of the latest trends in the transportation and communication industries, it also accommodates sustainable and eco-friendly design methods.

The bus stop will be easy to use, comfortable and secure, therefore encouraging more commuters to use public transportation and thus reducing the current traffic and pollution crisis.

Location Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines

ENTRANCE TO THE CITY Bonifacio Global City has three (3) major access points; • Access from the North and West through Kalayaan Avenue which connects to the Kalayaan Flyover, or what is better interpreted as the ‘back’ of the BGC area. These are where the schools are located.

• Access from the West via EDSA through McKinley Road and the three entrances from C-5 highway in the East where the malls are.

• Access from the airport through the Villamor Airbase to the south by Fifth Avenue.

There are buses, shuttles and jeeps that go through C5 and McKinley Road and that stop on EDSA as well connecting to the MRT. The Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) on EDSA has three stations located in Makati: Guadalupe, Buendia and Ayala.

However, due to the large open spaces, BGC is a little more difficult to get around as it is not as easily accessible by foot. The people usually take another mode of transportation, like the BGC shuttle busses that stop in various points around BGC.

Manila’s Climate

May is the hottest month in Manila with an average temperature of 30°C. The coldest month is January at 26°C.

Manila’s Climate

The wettest month is August with an average of 140mm of rain.

Design Inspiration

Materials Used

Bio-wood Solar Panels

Wrought iron tubes

Built-in polyethylene bins Concrete

Stainless Steel Matte Finish

Bus Stop

Seating

Bio-wood Wrought iron tubes

Communication Booth

Solar Panels

Concrete Stainless Steel Matte Finish

Perspectives against BGC

Night Views

Perspectives with people

Thank you!

Medha Riya Justine Industrial Design, Wednesday, 11-13