Editor’s choice
Editor’s choice
Terminal Binjai – a large and pivotal bus terminal in North Sumatra, Indonesia – is crucial to Greater Medan’s transport network. Researchers are seeking innovative ideas to transform the terminal into a model of inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban transport infrastructure. The competition is open for submissions from 1 December 2023–29 January 2024.
The first prize was awarded to “Binjai Integrated Transport Hub (BIT HUB)” by Amir Asyrafi, Habib Fardian Muhammad Siregar, Heru Sanjaya, Ichsannuddin, Muhammad Billi Kautsar Lubis, who are all architecture students at the University of North Sumatra (USU). The team achieved a score of 84.55.
The judges praised the team’s design for its solid terminal management strategy, aligning with current terminal conditions, and undertaking a thorough SWOT analysis. The design stands out for its user-friendly approach, safety considerations and cultural integration.
The winning team said of the experience:
“Taking part in the Reimagining Binjai Terminal competition was a profoundly memorable experience for us. As Binjai residents, it offered us the chance to present creative solutions that could elevate the Binjai Terminal’s standards. This involvement was a golden opportunity to contribute towards the enhancement of infrastructure, crafting designs that are not only user-friendly and efficient but also cater to the needs of our community, who frequently rely on public transport. Moreover, the event enriched our understanding of tactical urbanism. We ardently hope that this competition will benefit the sustainability of the Binjai Terminal, thereby serving as a benchmark for other terminals throughout Indonesia.”
The second prize went to “The Tactical Binjai: Reimagining Terminal Binjai with the EcoNeo Vernacular Concept” by Anugrah Ambia, Muhammad Farhan Adam, Salma Sari Juliani, Yohana Aprilianna, the Regional and Urban Planning Department students at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), with a score of 82.45.
In third place was The third prize was awarded to “Being: Terminal Binjai” from Fernando Halim, Architecture student at the Modern Architecture and Technology Institute (IMAT) in Medan, with an overall score of 81.2.
Located on Ikan Paus Street, in the heart of Tanah Tinggi Village of the Binjai Timur Sub-district, Terminal Binjai is a pivotal node in the transportation network of Greater Medan. Just steps away from the Binjai train station, it holds unparalleled potential to become an exemplary intermodal transport hub.
Researchers are seeking innovative ideas to enhance the transport hub as part of the UK-PACT’s Low Carbon Transport Initiative in Indonesia. This is an opportunity to harness creativity in urban design: the competition will show how collaborative urban design can re-shape public spaces to make them more inclusive, safer and better-suited to the twenty-first century. The goal is to identify potential future designs that could help develop Terminal Binjai into a sustainable and resilient urban transport hub.
Binjai bus terminal as it currently stands.
Photo: Indonesia-UK PACT team.
Participants are asked to consider
A thorough version of the design brief can be found in the documents below.
The organizers have opened this competition to students currently enrolled in a university program, either as an individual or as part of a team. They encourage people from the Medan Metropolitan Area to participate, reflecting the project’s commitment to fostering local communities and context-specific solutions. Multidisciplinary teams are highly encouraged, allowing for a diverse range of perspectives and expertise in the design solutions.
Winners will receive the following prizes:
Ensure your entry meets all criteria by thoroughly reviewing the competition guidelines linked above.
For any inquiries about the competition, feel free to reach out to [email protected].
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