Parking Payment Terminals
The design and application of an enclosure for payment terminals across Tel Aviv.
Client: Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality Collaboration: Sharon Danzig Studio
The Challenge
The client required the design and engineering of a protective housing for automatic parking ticket machines. The primary function of the enclosure is to provide weather protection against sun and rain during relevant seasons. Furthermore, the terminal needed to be treated as a permanent urban furniture fixture within the city. The design challenge was to create an object that harmoniously blends with the Tel Aviv streetscape, while maintaining enough visual prominence to be easily recognized by users.
The Development Process
The project's development phase involved extensive iterative sketching to discover forms that visually communicate the object's function while meeting all client requirements. This sketching phase facilitated a rapid and systematic exploration of shapes and proportions.
Concept Selection
After narrowing down the initial sketches, several leading concepts were developed into comprehensive 3D models, complete with preliminary material and color selections. These realistic visualizations were presented to the client, leading to a collaborative decision on the final design route.
High-Fidelity Visualizations
High-quality renderings are crucial for effective client communication. Through advanced mastery of Blender, I clearly convey the design intent, enabling both me and the client to deeply understand the design's essence.
Manufacturing &
Implementation
Once the final concept was approved, detailed technical drawings were produced as part of a complete manufacturing package. These were handed over to the manufacturer for fabrication. The production phase included close supervision and rigorous quality control monitoring, right up until the final deployment of the stations in the field.