When designers are called upon to make a public space more comfortable, useful or rational — that is, when designers serve people — it can sometimes lead to fantastic results. We hope they’ll never run out of ideas, and will continue to make the world a more wonderful place in which to live.
We have put together 12 examples of urban design which it would be cool to see in every city.
The public bench which is also a flower bed
dis-section.com
The eco-friendly Wi-Fi hotspot
Mathieu Lehanneur
The reflective garden fence which changes appearance depending on the season
Alyson Shotz
The glow-in-the-dark bike path in this park
Daan Roosegaarde
The pubic bench which you can turn over after it rains and sit on the dry underside
pinterest.com
These designs for a bench, staircase ramp and rain shelter
lostateminor.com
The bench which is also a table
BD Barcelona Design
The fold-out chairs which look like tulips
thestar.com
And the alternatives to benches — public hammocks!
trendhunter.com
The bus stop with swings
playgroundology.wordpress.com
These free public battery chargers for smartphones
treehugger.com
Two uses in one: it’s both a bench and a tree guard
pinterest.com
