# Bending Bus Shelters Felipe Martinez Quiroz Designs Modular Shelter for Urban Environments By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-martinez-quiroz References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/modular-bus-stop-shelter-bends-to-the-altering-needs-of-city-dwellers/) & [innerhythm.daportfolio](http://innerhythm.daportfolio.com/) Just because public central is so central and necessary to city life doesn't mean that transportation companies have to take advantage of that fact; with designs like Felipe Martinez Quiroz's bus shelter, though, the needs of riders are put first. Felipe Martinez Quiroz's modular bus stop shelter design bends in ways that would make a gymnast envious. Providing the perfect protection from all types of elements (rain, snow and sun), its curved exterior proves it's ready for anything. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Bus Shelters:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in designing modular bus shelters that prioritize the needs of riders. - **Curved Exterior Design:** Exploring innovative bus shelter designs with curved exteriors can provide optimal protection from various weather conditions. - **Urban Environment Solutions:** Creating bus shelters that are specifically designed to cater to the needs of urban environments present disruptive innovation opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from incorporating modular bus shelters that prioritize the needs of riders, enhancing the overall commuting experience. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore the use of curved exterior designs in bus shelters to improve protection from different weather elements. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can focus on designing bus shelters that align with the unique needs of urban environments, providing better solutions for commuters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled-Steel Bus Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-bus-station.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutated-school-bus.md) - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Compact Shelter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-building.md) - [Typhoon-Resilient Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-wing.md) - [Semi-Amphibious Bus Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estuary-hopper.md) - [Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midtown-bus-terminal.md)