Lipského bus stop bridges 3d printing and parametric design

 

At the edge of a fast-growing Bratislava neighborhood in Slovakia, COLLARCH has perched a bus stop that merges 3D-printed concrete and parametric design into a sculptural shelter. Designed in collaboration with Architekti Šebo Lichý and ICE Industrial Services, the Lipského bus stop is shaped as an elliptical cylinder with a distinctive, layered texture evocative of natural geological formations. It sits oriented to respond precisely to pedestrian flows and sightlines maximizing visibility for approaching buses while protecting passengers from weather conditions.

COLLARCH's concrete, 3D printed bus stop forms sculptural shelter in slovakia
all images by Tomáš Manina

 

 

collarch enhances public accessibility with a sculptural finish

 

The Lipského bus stop emerged from the expansion of Harmincova Street, significantly enhancing accessibility and public transit conditions in the rapidly developing Čerešne district. Positioned strategically at the entrance to this new urban area, it embodies a seamless blend of function, form, and innovative construction techniques. Prague-based studio COLLARCH here continues its exploration of innovative intersections of technology, architecture, and urban design to reconsider the form of public infrastructure.

 

The structure is parametrically generated and with a 3D-printed shell, adapting elegantly to its urban context. Its subtle tilt toward the west mitigates exposure to intense afternoon sun and prevailing winds, while perforations on the southeastern side increase transparency and security. Complementing the concrete shell, a minimalist steel and glass roof frames the sky above and uses reflective Stopsol glass to minimize heat absorption, creating a comfortable waiting environment year-round. Integrated lighting and carefully designed seating — also crafted through 3D printing and finished with tactile larch wood — complete the thoughtful, user-centric design.

COLLARCH's concrete, 3D printed bus stop forms sculptural shelter in slovakia
Lipského bus stop in Bratislava

COLLARCH's concrete, 3D printed bus stop forms sculptural shelter in slovakia
shaped as an elliptical cylinder

COLLARCH's concrete, 3D printed bus stop forms sculptural shelter in slovakia
COLLARCH merges 3D-printed concrete and parametric design

COLLARCH's concrete, 3D printed bus stop forms sculptural shelter in slovakia
as public infrastructure, it creates a sculptural shelter

COLLARCH's concrete, 3D printed bus stop forms sculptural shelter in slovakia
its layered texture is evocative of natural geological formations

COLLARCH's concrete, 3D printed bus stop forms sculptural shelter in slovakia
the form adapts to its urban context

3dcp bus stop in bratislava 12
integrated seating

3dcp bus stop in bratislava 5
its subtle tilt toward the west mitigates exposure to intense afternoon sun and prevailing winds

COLLARCH's concrete, 3D printed bus stop forms sculptural shelter in slovakia
perforations on the southeastern side increase transparency and security

3dcp bus stop in bratislava 4
seats are finished with tactile larch wood

 

 

project info:

 

name: Lipského Bus Stop
architect: COLLARCH, Architekti Šebo Lichý

location: Bratislava, Slovakia

 

 

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edited by: ravail khan | designboom