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Magnolia Smart Bus Shelter: Integrating Technology, Culture, and Urban Experience, Donghua University+ZEMSO Group+EAD Design Studio | International Design Awards Winners

Magnolia Smart Bus Shelter: Integrating Technology, Culture, and Urban Experience

CompanyDonghua University+ZEMSO Group+EAD Design Studio

Lead DesignersYaqin Xia

Design TeamYuan Liu, Kaiyuan Chen, Yueke Li

Project LocationShanghai Jingan Park

Prize(s)Bronze in Urban Planning / Infrastructure / Transportation Hubs / Terminals

Entry Description

Inspired by Shanghai’s city flower, the magnolia, this smart bus shelter blends natural elegance with intelligent technology. Its form evokes blooming petals, reflecting the city’s refined cultural identity. Equipped with real-time information, interactive displays, smart lighting, and emergency support, it connects people, transport, and urban services. As a key component of Shanghai’s smart-city infrastructure, the shelter embodies a sustainable, human-centered vision of the future.