As the title suggests, the Langelier/Sherbrooke bus station is at a major transport crossroads. It's where the metro line meets several bus lines on a narrow axis. What's more, this multimodal hub is close to a shopping mall and its parking zone, which results in powerful heat islands. We won't hide the responsibility of the bus stops and vehicle traffic in the crossroads in being a factor of these islands, but it would still seem that this area of asphalt without shade is responsible for the excess heat in summer (*1).
In terms of the area's demographic profile, there are many adults and few children. However, families are numerous, with many couples without children, but also with. However, there are fewer single-parent families and people living alone than at the Joffre stop. Differences also emerge from an economic point of view. Unemployment is 32% lower than the borough average, and there are more bilingual residents and fewer adults without qualifications than in Joffre. *
So, in response to the problems of the urban environment and the profile of the surrounding population, our project for this stop focused on the themes of air conditioning (summer and winter) and group entertainment. Given that the stop we were to study is adjacent to the metro station building, we decided to extend our intervention space by encompassing the area in front of the metro station.
The vestibule:
The project takes the form of a pavilion/vestibule, a transitional space between the interior and exterior of the metro station. Given the intensity of the heat islands detected on the site, we sought to optimize shaded areas to reduce ambient heat. The project features a large shaded area, thanks to a green roof. The space under the roof is insulated from the outside by glass walls designed to thermally counteract Montreal winters.
Air-conditioning columns:
In addition to the creation of the grand vestibule, air-conditioning systems were installed to provide temporary relief for passers-by. These systems take the form of columns diffusing mist when a passer-by touches the column. These columns are placed both indoors and outdoors. In winter, indoor columns emit heat using the same contact system. These air-conditioning points create gathering spaces, whether for cooling down or warming up. What's more, they're entertaining elements for the young ones.
The interactive wall:
The entertaining aspect of this pavilion is also marked by two interactive walls located inside the vestibule. These walls can be either electronic (with touch screens) or more physical (like a slate board), both with their advantages and disadvantages. What's important to remember is that the main function of the wall will be to entertain children and adults alike, by transforming itself into a wall of free expression or even an information wall (indicating the GPS position of waiting buses, then showing their proximity, the day's headlines or even creating a popular poll to which passers-by can respond while waiting for the bus).
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