Two sculptural bus shelters, designed and fabricated by artist Davide Prete, have been installed in Hyattsville, enhancing the streetscape in Baltimore Ave and Jefferson St.
Designed with both function and aesthetics in mind, the shelters offer a dynamic experience for commuters. Their curved metal framework incorporates a standard seat, a high seat, and a designated wheelchair space, ensuring accessibility for all. On the left side, lighter structural elements allow for clear visibility of oncoming buses while providing shelter from wind and rain.
Inspired by the flowing forms of Art Nouveau, the design offers a translucent blue roof that filters sunlight and rain while allowing commuters a partial view of the sky, creating a moment of connection with the environment as they wait.
Two sculptural bus shelters, designed and fabricated by artist Davide Prete, have been installed in Hyattsville, enhancing the streetscape in Baltimore Ave and Jefferson St.
Designed with both function and aesthetics in mind, the shelters offer a dynamic experience for commuters. Their curved metal framework incorporates a standard seat, a high seat, and a designated wheelchair space, ensuring accessibility for all. On the left side, lighter structural elements allow for clear visibility of oncoming buses while providing shelter from wind and rain.
Inspired by the flowing forms of Art Nouveau, the design offers a translucent blue roof that filters sunlight and rain while allowing commuters a partial view of the sky, creating a moment of connection with the environment as they wait.
Scale: 4’x2’x2’
Budget: $3500
Medium: 3D printed ABS, fiberglass, stainless steel
Year installed: 2024
Location: Washington DC
Scale: 40’x40’x12’
Budget: $28,000
Medium: Painted Steel, Lights, Colored Strings
Year installed: 2023
Location: Washington DC
Collab: Epigram Studio
Scale: 12’x12’x14’
Budget: $55,000
Medium: Painted Steel
Year installed: 2022
Location: Washington DC
Scale: 20’x16’x16’
Budget: $90,000
Medium: Painted Steel, Lights, Glass
Year installed: 2023
Location: Fairfax VA
Scale: 5’x10’x4’
Budget: $15,000
Medium: Painted Aluminum
Year installed: 2023
Location: Frederick, MD
Scale: 6’x6’x4’
Budget: $2,000 per year
Medium: Painted Steel
Year installed: 2020
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Scale: 8’x6’x4’
Budget: $2,000 per year
Medium: Painted Steel
Year installed: 2022
Location: Hyattsville, MD
Scale: 40’x30’x12’
Budget: $95,000
Medium: Painted Steel
Year installed: 2020
Location: Washington DC
Scale: 4’x4’x1’
Budget: $2,500
Medium: Painted Aluminum
Year installed: 2020
Location: Washington DC
Scale: 40’’x40’’x10”
Budget: $2,500
Medium: Painted Aluminum
Year installed: 2018
Location: Washington DC
Scale: 8’x10’x4’
Budget: $30,000
Medium: Painted Steel
Year installed: 2019
Location: Washington DC
Scale: 6’’x10’x4’
Budget: $5,000
Medium: Painted Steel and Stainless Steel
Year installed: 2023
Location: Salina, KS / Charleston, IL
Scale: 6’’x10’x4’
Budget: $15,000
Medium: Painted Steel and Stainless Steel
Year installed: 2006
Location: Treviso, Italy
