COLLARCH’s innovative 3D-printed concrete bus stop combines sculptural design with smart urban features in Slovakia’s Čerešne district.
A striking new bus stop in Bratislava’s Čerešne district is turning heads not just for its sleek, futuristic appearance, but for how it was made. The structure, a collaboration between COLLARCH, Architekti Šebo Lichý, and ICE Industrial Services, leverages 3Dprinted concrete and parametric design to create a shelter that’s as functional as it is sculptural.
Images of the bus stop reveal an elliptical, layered form resembling natural rock formations, with a textured shell optimized for durability and aesthetics. Its strategic orientation accounts for pedestrian movement, weather protection, and even sunlight exposure tilting westward to shield commuters from harsh afternoon rays.
Beyond its eye-catching design, the stop incorporates smart urban features: perforations for visibility, a reflective glass roof to reduce heat, and 3Dprinted seating with smooth larch wood finishes. The project marks a step forward in reimagining everyday infrastructure through cutting-edge fabrication techniques.
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While 3Dprinted architecture isn’t new, this bus stop underscores how the technology can merge artistry with practicality in public spaces. As Bratislava’s neighborhoods expand, such innovations might soon become the norm not just the exception.
