Peculiar Public Perches change the urban landscape. The attention span of the average person depleted, the need for a new way to interact with public space is becoming an universal ambition. When public domain becomes an advertising playground, there is still attempts at transforming the landscape into a multifunctional public good that can provide not only seating but a complimentary service -- whether it is just an aesthetic masterpiece or a charging station.
Normal park benches are no longer doing it for pedestrians. In the lives of the multitasking urbanite, stopping and taking in the roses is no longer an option. Using creativity to intertwine an ordinary bench with an unexpected offering sparks conversation, and thus, public seating is being transformed.
99 Peculiar Public Perches
From Bluetooth-Enabled Public Seating to Portable Adverbenches:
Romina S. Cortellucci — May 8, 2012 — Eco
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Giant Mushroom Seating
The reOrder Installation Shows the Scale of the Brooklyn Museum's Entrance
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Fallen Tree-Like Seating
The Infinity Bench is Inspired by Wooden Canoe Construction
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Eco Breathing Benches
The Lite-On Fresh-Chair Provides a Refreshing Public Place to Repose
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Bee-Friendly Furniture
Ryan Frank Designs Fragrant Outdoor Pieces for London's National Thea
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Modular Tri-Sided Seating
The SimpliSeat Bench Can Assume an Array of Configurations
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Upcycled Pipe Seating
The Rainwater Pipe Bench Puts Scrap PVC Pipes to Good Use
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Peculiar Public Seating (UPDATE)
These Park Benches by Jeppe Hein Encourage Interactions
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Bondage Benches
Tensile Furniture from Yoac Roches is Bound Together by Rope
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Overlapping Circular Seating
Koppla Modular Platforms Create Practical Urban Landscapes
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Bright Undulating Benches
BAMscape by Faulders Studio Fosters Social Interaction in a Museum
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Bracelet-Inspired Benches
Studio Weave Makes an Ultra-Long Beach Seat
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Blubbery Tusked Benches
The Walrus Chair by Maximo Riera is Seal-Inspired Seating
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Earthy Resort Furnishings
The Green Shore Spa Hotel Would be Outfitted with Organic Accessories
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Modular Public Seating
The Campus Bench Encourages Socializing
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Rotating Bike Lock Benches
The Ruota_Lo System Accommodates Sitters and Cycles
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Ascending Planter Perches
Talita Exterior Bench Welcomes Interaction with Walkers
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Variable Street Benches
'Urban Adapter' by Rocker-Lange Architects is Based on a Parametric Model
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Soda Bottle Furniture
ReCycle Park Turns Used Plastic into Colorful Benches and Bike Racks
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Versatile City Seats
The Undpartner Bike Accessory Also Doubles as "Wear-It-Yourself" Furniture
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Curvacious Curling Patio Sets
Visual Permeability Pavilion Elevates Aerodynamic Designs
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Flexible Forest Benches
Carolien Laro Designs a Simple, Naturalistic Seat
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Seamen-Inspired Seating
Konstantin Grcic's 'Netscape' Will Have You Trawling for Seats
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Luxurious Lily Pad Buildings
The TMW Technical Museum has a Pond-Like Appeal
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Crumbled Public Seating
The Fusillo Bench by Marco Goffi Encourages Social Interactions
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Purple Pipeline Seating
The Vivid Benches from Harry Allen are Industrial
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Sleek Sci-Fi Seating
The Liquid Bench by Ross Lovegrove is Made from Solid Aluminum
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Splintered Timber Benches
The Line Coofe Table Challenges the Space that it Occupies
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Eco Meditation Benches
The Tree Bench Offers a Green and Healthy Lifestyle
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Guerrilla Benching
Green-Space Loving Activists Drill Down New Seats Around London
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DIY Wheelbarrow Benches
Mobile Outdoor Seating on a Wheel
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Sculptural Benches
'Hold The Line' is Customizable and Keeps You Connected in Style
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Social Media Public Seating
MyBench.gr Encourages Virtual Vandalism and Community Networking
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Bluetooth-Enabled Public Seating
The BoomBench
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Trippy Reflective Seating
Mount Fuji Architects 'In Flakes' Benches Let You Sit on the Sky
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Gassy Public Seating
The Propane Tank Bench's Curves Provide Comfort for All
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Tri-Planter Perches
The Wave Double Bench Contains Nature for Structural Support
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Illuminated Benches
LightBench by Frellstedt
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Loopy Benches
The 'Huge Sudeley Bench' by Pablo Reinoso at Sudeley Castle
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Curvy Modular Seating
Jangir Maddadi's Compound Collection is a Versatile Public Bench
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Seatless Pro-Fitness Perches
The Motivational Nike Bench is Poignant Enough to Keep You Running
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Mountain Range Benches
The Beautiful Bench Design from Cho Hyung Suk is Inspired by Korea's Peaks
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Plant-Watering Benches
The H2Pod Can Water Trees and Grass While You Relax
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Lamp Post Perches
The Nichola Trudgen Wanderest Provides Relief for Tired Feet
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Corkscrew Public Seating
T3 Information Monuments Provide Comfort and Counsel
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Slick Curving Benches
The Archetto Seating is a Versatile, Modular Piece of Furniture
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Sea Creature Benches
Rael San Fratello Architects' Seat Slug is Inspired by Flabellina Goddardi
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Dynamic Public Plazas
Urban Square by Radu Serban Invites Social Interaction in Cities
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Biodegradable Benches
Shinwei Rhoda Yen's Wooden Seat is Embedded With Mushroom Spores
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Antisocial Public Seating
The NU/B1 Bench from Nesnel Ofis Keeps You Safe from Strangers
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Sluggish Seating
The Bus Stop Symbiosis WIns First Prize for ADDICT 2010
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Eccentric Molten Couches
The Sofa Outdoor Bench Seems to Melt Beneath the Summer Sun
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Playful Public Seating
Street Swings Puts a Little Fun in Pedestrians' Daily Lives
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Dumpling-Shaped Benches
Pinch by Matthias Pliessnig is Made Out of Steam-Bent Wood
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Bent Contemporary Benches
This Bus Shelter by Simon George Embodies a Streamlined Ideal
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Fluent Ribbon Furnishings
The Hi-Bench by Zarya Vrabcheva Mimics the Flow and Flux of Nature
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Flower Powered Public Seating
Je Sung Park Creates Solar Powered Petal Bench That Closes at Night
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Bike Seat Benches
Mishmash by Jeremy Petrus Extends the Role of Seating into a Springy Backrest
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Solar-Powered School Benches
The Solar Dok Lets Students Recharge Their Gadgets Outdoors
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Amusement Park-Inspired Seating
Rollercoaster by Interval Architects Takes Relaxers on a Ride
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Sphere Segment Seating
This Public Lounge by Indre Anceviciute Assembles into a Ball
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Reversed Public Seating
The No Interest Bench Thwarts Troublemaking Teens
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Bendy Benches
The Lucile Soufflet Soft Bench Design is an Upgrade Condusive to Relaxation
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Social Gadget Charging Stations
Strawberry Energy's Strawberry Tree Provides Clean Power On-The-Go
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Hot Pink Bunny Benches
Smorkin' Labbit Stool by Frank Kozik (UPDATE)
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Chained Public Benches
The GETIER Bench is Contemporary Thief-Proof Seating
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Worm-Like Urban Benches
Temporary Biodegradable Seating Accommodates All Living Things
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Precise Portable Forestry
The ParkMobile Introduces Greenery to San Francisco One Block at a Time
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Breast Cancer Benches
The Pink Swan Project Chairs are Definitely "Chair-itable"
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Solar Light Benches
The Multitasking Steven Ma ec-O Bench is Environmentally Friendly
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Floral Public Furniture – 'Vondel Verses' Captivates Mother Nature
'Vondel Verses' Captivates Mother Nature
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Transformer Benches
German Designer Jorn Kiefer Provides a Fresh New Twist To a Sedentary Staple
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Illuminated Public Perches
The Zen Garden Bench is Designed for Night Owls
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Sustainable Street Lights
The Darko Kostevski 'Jupiter' Lamp is a Triple Threat
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Melodic Public Seating
HARP is a Harmonious Communal Musical Instrument
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Curvy Wire Benches
The Esker Bench by Matthias Pliessnig and Matthew R. Naugl
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Built-In Bowl Benches
Huddle Tables by Matthew Kroeker Nail the Concept of Industrial Chic
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Angled Public Perches
The Atis Bench Makes Sitting on the Grassy Knoll Clean and Comfortable
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Overlapping Public Seating
The Domison Twist is Part Lounge, Part Sofa
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Springy Public Seats
Philly Pods are Designed to Help Philadelphians Relax
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Stylish City Seats
The New Role Models Project Makes "Chairitable" Contributions
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Rectifying Seat Sculptures
The Pebro Bench Turns Into a Piece of Art When No One Sits On It
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Public Squeegee Seats
The Inculta Bench Comes With a Built-In Rain Wiper
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Sliding Public Seating
The Come a Little Bit Closer Bench
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Tree Benches
Bronze Tree Trunk Chairs
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Polite Flower Benches
Kaphar Shade Blooms to Greet Visitors
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Public Bike Benches
Bharat Bargava's Unique Creation Encourages Energy-Saving Fitness
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Twisted Minimalist Seating
This Jaume Espi Twister Furniture is Creative Sculpting at Its Finest
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Extendable Benches
Klabenkkk Expands to Seat 9
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Bending Benches
Isaac Arms Studio Creates Limited Edition 'Bench No. 8'
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Seat-Warming Benches
The Radiator Chair by Jeroen Wesselink is a Functional Heating Device
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Interactive Public Seating
Modular D & A Seating is Inviting and Fun
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Conversational Seating
The CHITCHAT Seating Moves to Make You Mingle
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Bovine Belt Benches
This Zhou Hontago Bench Boasts a Bull Head and 1000 Belts
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Woven Benches
Ta-Te-ti
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Spiraling Urban Seating
Zoran Sunjic's 'Spiro' Adds Ribbon-Like Elegance to Public Places
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Bicycle Seat Benches - Sebastian Errazuriz Creates Funky Furniture for Fitness Freaks
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Portable Adverbenches
Perfect Perch
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Public Seating Purifiers
The Air Tree Helps Get Rid of Green House Gases in Style
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Staircase Seating
'Stair' from JDS Architects Combines Benches with Bleachers
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The 'PICNIC' House by Mauro Polondak Opens From All Sides
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Sink-Inspired Public Restrooms
This Public Washroom is Part of the Tokyo Toilet Project
Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs
The 'JoinTable' by Bert Masselus is Multifunctional
Rotating Solar-Powered Benches
'A Solar-Powered Bench That Spins Ever So Slowly' is Interactive
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The Ode to Chair 14 by Jiri Krejcirik Honors the No. 14 Chair
Ultra-Simple Workstation Seats
The Verk Stool Encourages a Natural Seating Posture
Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers
The Voltpost Provides Easy Access to EV Charging
Reconfigurable Furniture Designs
Qbit Furniture Adapts to Changing Needs
Portable Personal Office Accessories
Tye Beblau 'Vertical Office' Brings a Workstation Anywhere
Energy-Producing Furniture Designs
The yA-18 STOOL by Beomseok Chae Features Solar Panels
Future-Facing Tech Brand Chairs
The 'Seed Chair' by Povilas Grigas is Imagined for Google Offices
Connected Workplace Privacy Pods
The New Framery Office Booths Come in Four Models
Sculpted One-Piece Coffee Tables
The 'Pelican' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Artistic
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Hybrid Sit-Stand Furniture Designs
The 'Lean On' Chair Concept Allows for Rest While Standing
Cozy Mixed-Use Gathering Spaces
npz studio+ Designs "The Square" at Bell Works Chicagoland
Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits
Furnishing Utopia's Jean Lee Displays Furniture for Public Use
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Street Lamp Charging Stations
The 'EVIE' Lamppost EV Charger Maximizes Power Access
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Striking Storage-Friendly Poufs
The 'Berliner' Pouf by Tugce Sonmez Evin is Multifunctional
Multifunctional Standing Work Desks
The Boundary Desk is a Concept that is Focused on Productivity
Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The 'Nomad Juno' Chair Hides a Dog Bed in the Backrest
Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs
The 'Amplification Of The Senses' Chair Helps Alleviate Stress
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Mockup-Inspired Garden Structures
New Affiliates & Samuel Stewart-Halevy Create Testbeds
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Portable Professional Standing Desks
The Nomad Desk Weighs in at Just 7.7-Pounds
Ergonomic 3D-Printed Pens
ADD APT is a "Superior Writing Tool" That is Incredibly Comfortable
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Multi-Use Apartments
Another Seedbed is Located in Brooklyn and Doubles as a Performance Space
Avian-Inspired Privacy Chairs
The 'Peacock Chair' Concept Offers Protection from Distractions
Weather-Versatile Conical Chairs
The Conicent Chair Has a Minimal Design for Indoor and Outdoor
Collaborative Playful Bright Furniture
Hightower Introduces the Joint Picnic Series by +Halle
Intricate Lighting Sculptures
Objects of Common Interest Creates the Lights on Installation
Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches
The 'Bello!' Bench Has a Textured Finish for Indoor or Outdoor Use
Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Niamh Barry Presents a Range of Dynamic Lighting
Versatile Beach Chairs
The Shorebird Beach Chair Boasts Premium Materials and Craftsmanship
Sizable Solar Panel Pavilions
V8 Architects & Marjan Van Aubel Studio Build an Installation
Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections
FURN OBJECTS Designs a Cushy Lounge Chair and Pouf Set
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Artful Table Tennis Furniture
These NEDJ Ping Pong Tables Maintain a Quirky Form
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Premium Outdoor Dining Furniture
JANUS et Cie Joins Philippe Starck on the Serengeti Collection
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Urban Structural Street Furniture
BLUE Architecture Studio Designs the Symbiotic Urban Furniture
Modular Plant-Friendly Furniture
The Blå Station BOB Corner Sofa is Endlessly Reconfigurable
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Kinetic Musical Benches
Daydreamer Benches Gently Rotate, Illuminate and Play Music
Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats
The 'Fortune Chair' Provides a Private Space to Work or Read
Innovative Waste-Reducing Chairs
Annabella Hevesi's Peach Easy Chair Boasts Innovative Joints
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Robust Modern Outdoor Furniture
BENKERT BÄNKE Launches the CHALIDOR 800 with Gibillero Design
Gamified Botanical Gardens
This Milanese Park Has Been Converted Into a Life-Sized Board Game
Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions
The Plega Seating Collection is Perfect for Communal Spaces
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Ergonomic Luxe Comfortable Chairs
Porsche Design Unveils a New Reclining Lounge Chair
Naturalistic Public Outdoor Furniture
The 'Life Ark' Outdoor Seat Has a Leaf-Shaped Form
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Campy Wearable Seats
The Sweet Seat is a Stylish, Comfortable Solution for Commuters
Micro-City Housing Nooks
Notan Office Transforms an Industrial Site in Brussels
Repurposed Brick Public Furniture
Akasaki Vanhuyse's FLOAT Bench is Intriguing & Eco-Friendly
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture
The Pocket Chair by Blå Station is Designed by Stone Designs
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Fossil-Free Steel Furniture
Vestre and Emma Obers Debut the Ground-Breaking Tellus Bench
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Upcycled Teak Minimal Benches
Samuel Wilkinson Designs the Parallel Series of Furniture
Book Vending Machines
This Book Vending Machine Inspires Readers at Exeter St Davids Station
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Urban Waste-Made Furniture
Javier Guzmán Cervantes and Ex Soup Join on an Exhibition
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters
The Glowpear Mini Bench Works Well Indoors or Out
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations
Isometric Studio Presents Cloud Swing
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Sincere Public Toilet Designs
Marc Newson Designs a Toilet with a Copper Roof in Shibuya
Computer-Supported Artful Benches
Hidden Presents the Mac Pro Bench on Store Display
Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs
The Pause Bench Offers a Spot to Relax and Reflect
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Character-Like Roadway Bollards
The 'REAL' Safety Bollard by Maxime Bourgault is Friendly
Revived Sustainable Urban Benches
Daniel Rybakken and Vestre Revive the Ypsilon Bench
Playground-Inspired Seating Designs
Joe Parr Designs the Kinesthetic Rocking Swing Seat that
Spiral-Inspired Minimal Benches
Verónica Mar Designs the Minimal Soul Sculpture Bench
Manhattan Public Beach Sets
New Yorkers Will Open its Doors to a New Beachy Landscape this Summer
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Outdoor-Ready Structural Furniture
TheUrbanative Launches a New Crisp Outdoor Collection
Standing Tranquil Napping Pods
The giraffenap Pod Models Provide Comfort Through Bodily Support
Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture
The Beam Collection by Neinkamper is Soft and Curvaceous
Artful Climate-Themed Installations
Michael Pinsky & Studio Bark Unveil the Making a Stand Design
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
California-Inspired Outdoor Furniture
Bosquet Joins Les Ensembliers on a New Outdoor Capsule
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
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Rotating Solar Powered Benches
ENESS Launches a Spinning Whimsical Bench Installation
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
Comfortable Bleacher Seats
Sitbax™ Bleacher Seat is a Solution for Uncomfortable Stadium Seating
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Illuminated Public Artful Toilets
Tomohito Ushiro Designs the Hiroo East Park Toilet in Tokyo
Premium Seating Platforms
'Tablz' Works with Restaurants to Sell Premium Seating During Peak Hours
Landscape Seating Theater Designs
Matter Make Creates the Cinema Visiona Home Theater Project
Modernized Phone-Friendly Furniture
The Cambridge Casual Auburn Adirondack Chair is Feature-Rich
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Unconventional Playful Seating Series
Note Designs the Bau Seating Series for Lammhults
Nature-Inspired Structured Seating
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Twig Seating for Derlot
Danish Recreational Hub Projects
The City of Copenhagen Announces a New Waterfront Development
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
3D-Printed Public Pavilion Prototypes
Hassell Works with Nagami on a New Public Pavilion
Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures
Daily tous les jours Designs the Daydreamer Structure
Adaptable Versatile Multi-Purpose Seating
Landscape Forms Unveils its Every Day Chair
Ring-Shaped Forest Blenches
Thom Fougere Designs the Nesting Loops Installation in Manitoba
Energy-Efficient Headquarter Buildings
The New 'Bench' Building Prioritizes Sustainable Design
Sleek Adaptable Outdoor Furniture
Normann Copenhagen Unveils the Vig Collection of Timeless Design
Outdoor Plant Communal Spaces
Mattaforma Designs the new Nursery at Public Records
Plastic Waste Textural Benches
The New Raw's Knotty Project Stems from Sustainable Values
Milan Streets-Inspired Furniture
The Italian Lab and LAND Design the Il Salotto Milanese Capsule
Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps
Privy.NYC Offers Codes to Public Bathrooms in New York City
Portable Folding Barbecue Tables
AroundFire Presents the Gather Table Seating Ten People
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
Plant-Based Functional Chairs
Franklin St. Studio Presents the Good Morning Glory Project
Dynamic Public Artwork Installations
NEON Creates the Born to Be Wild Installation in the UK
Sculptural Timber Gathering Spaces
Lina Ghotmeh Designs the 2023 Serpentine Pavilion
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Recycled Stacking Seating Solutions
This Blå Station 'Sting' Chair Has 90% Recycled Aluminum
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces