Finantial District Bus Shelter 1:16 scale

This project required that a Bus shelter design be conceived then brought to fruition with a scaled model. Different districts of Toronto were assigned, in this case the Financial District was assigned. A 1:16 scale model was created with a personal emphasis and attention to detail when it came to every aspect of the build. Made entirely from scratch from poly polystyrene sheets, aluminum sheet, and various other materials.

Rear 3/4 view of the shelter.

Roof trusses detail, laser cut from polystyrene, supporting the roof panels.

Recycling bin.

Cigarette disposal stand.

Glass panel (and fastener details) and cantilever benches.

Bus stop signage.

Display screen details.

Recycling bin detail.

Now for the process of the shelter. Here is the construction of the base, this photo demonstrates the steps in achieving the final sidewalk texture.

1- The maple base was masked off, then squares of illustration board were glued into place.

2 - Filler was applied between the gaps to simulate the textured lines between tiles.

3 - a mixture of acrylic paint and filler was stippled onto the tiles, sanded down slightly when dried.

4 - The textured surface was then primed with white acrylic paint.

5 - A coat of grey paint applied on the tiles.

6 - A wash of diluted black paint was applied on the surfaces to give definition to the texture.

7 - White paint is then dry-brushed over everything to simulate weathering on the surface.

8 - Edges of the tiles painted black, then masking tape is removed.

Texture close-up

Initial construction of he main structure. Strips of polystyrene were cut, glued together with solvent, then filler was applied to simulate weld marks, finally painted.

Finished and painted structure.

Jointing details. 0.75mm holes were drilled then polystyrene rod was used to create bolts. This technique was used throughout the build.

The ribs for the roof were laser cut from a sheet of 1/8" polystyrene for the sake of consistency throughout the roof. Prior to this in the first sketch model this was done by hand.

Rib close-up.

The ribs were fastened to the frame by gluing them first, then drilling 0.75mm holes and using polystyrene rod to create the bolts. Note the additional holes for "bolting" the top glazing onto the ribs later on.

First, the back portions of glazing were applied with copper pins. The glazing is actually made from folded Mylar that has been scored throughout. This is to simulate corrugated acrylite, a type of lightweight plastic that blocks harmful UV rays, but allows some light through.