EV Station Design
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY COURSEWORK · 2025–2026
Make the wait worth it.
A human-centered EV charging station concept that turns charging time into a more comfortable, useful experience.
MY ROLE
- Independent designer & model maker
- User research and design development
- Physical prototyping and fabrication
SKILLS GAINED
- Architectural form exploration
- Client feedback and iteration
- Spatial planning and circulation
- Material testing and model making
More than a place to plug in.
Charging an EV changes what a roadside stop can be. I wanted to focus on the human experience: how drivers and passengers spend their waiting time, move through the space, and find comfort without slowing down those who need a quick stop.
My coursework explored a branded station concept for PTT/Arun Plus, using client input to consider comfort, productivity, environmental goals, and roadside constraints.
From a flowing form to a working space.
I explored shells, spirals, ripples, and other natural forms before evaluating them against function, safety, construction, and sustainability. Architectural case studies and a visit to Shanghai helped me think about how a memorable form could also organize a usable space.
The final design brings a sculptural canopy together with an organic supporting structure. Building the scale model gave me a way to test the design physically, work through material choices, and communicate the proposal to others.
The design, in detail.
Final design coursework. Browse all 16 slides, or open the full PDF for a closer look. Open coursework PDF ↗
From workshop to finished model
11 PHOTOGRAPHSA strong shape is only the start.
This project made me look beyond an eye-catching form. A station also has to work for people: provide shade, make movement clear, and offer useful ways to spend waiting time. Client feedback helped me see the practical questions behind each design decision.
Making the model brought those questions into the workshop. I learned to move between an idea, the materials I could work with, and the experience I wanted the space to create.