In Tomsk, they demonstrated how Russia's first 3D-printed bus stop was created.

The base of the art object will be 3D printed from concrete, and ceramics and lighting design will be integrated into it. The modern bus stop is being developed by a team from the University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, and the administration Tomsk and partner companies.

"This week, demolition work on the old foundation will begin to make the new site barrier-free and convenient for all residents," the TSUACE press service reported. "Meanwhile, active printing of structural elements is underway in the laboratory."

The 3,6 by 10,8 meter pavilion will be located in the city's historic center, on Solyanaya Square, where the main building of TSUACE is located. Installation is planned for this fall.

"The city administration always supports such initiatives. This is an excellent example of how modern technologies can make the urban environment more comfortable and interesting," The Deputy Mayor of Tomsk for Urban Development commented on the development Denis Khafizov.

However, Tomsk residents are still skeptical about the 3D bus stop: “Have they made 3D asphalt yet?” "Durability isn't her thing, I think," "In Siberia they install smart, heated bus stops, not open-air convertibles," "Our vandals are so brutal that even this one wouldn't hold up."

Urban preservationists also spoke out: "It's nice that Tomsk has such initiatives. What's disappointing is that the city's other bus stops don't even have a hint of modern standards. City Hall continues to install metal canopies on the streets without side walls, lighting, or navigational signs."