Local designer Joe Doucet's New York benches are quite interesting to look at. The silhouette is composed out of concrete and it is 3D-printed. To amplify the public seating's curious aesthetic, the benches are linked to one another through steel rods and the piece weighs over a ton.
The New York benches are a design attempt to stop acts of terror, as well as normal accidents. Placed in Times Square for the NYCxDesign festival, the seating subtly brings to light certain tensions that have been of interest in the last couple of years.
Joe Doucet's design is unique because it seamlessly integrates itself into the visual character of the city. While people are welcomed to utilize the anti-terror seating, the New York benches have also the capacity to shield pedestrians from vehicle collisions and the like.
Anti-Terror Bench Designs
These New York Benches are Design-Friendly and Serve a Higher Purpose
Trend Themes
1. Anti-terror Bench Design - Designing public seating with integrated anti-terror features for increased safety and security in public spaces.
2. Integrating 3D Printing in Design - Using 3D printing to create unique and visually-integrated seating for public use and safety purposes.
3. Seamless Design Integration - Designing seating that integrates into the visual character of a city while simultaneously meeting safety and security needs.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Design & Architecture - Opportunities for architects and designers to create aesthetically-pleasing and functionally-effective public seating that meets increased safety and security demands in urban environments.
2. Public Safety & Security - Incorporating anti-terror features into public seating for use in high-profile public spaces such as Times Square and other tourist destinations.
3. Construction & Engineering - Collaboration between designers, architects, and engineers to create durable and sturdy seating structures that meet both design and safety demands for public use.