In anticipation of the 2015 Universal Expo of Milan, one designer has come up with this T3 Information Monuments project to explore the types of outdoor seating systems best suited for such an enormous international event. When large crowds of tourists attempt to find their way through the bustling city beneath the hot summer sun, these sculptural benches provide the perfect refuge and the means to plan one's next move.
The first Information monument is formally composed of flat planes. A fine rectangular surface lies horizontal to afford a place to repose while vertical elements are printed with maps and events. A spiraling Futuristic Fountain and a geometric Information Tree offer the same ergonomic and instructional assistance as the first of the T3 Information Monuments, but incorporate sheltering overhangs as well.
Corkscrew Public Seating
T3 Information Monuments Provide Comfort and Counsel
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Benches - Opportunity to disrupt traditional outdoor seating systems and create artistic and functional benches.
2. Ergonomic and Instructional Assistance - Potential for innovative seating designs that provide comfort and guidance to users through printed maps and events.
3. Sheltering Overhangs - Chance to design outdoor seating with built-in sheltering overhangs for protection from sun and rain.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Innovation possibilities in designing unique and functional outdoor seating systems.
2. Tourism - Opportunity to create seating solutions that cater specifically to the needs of tourists navigating large events and unfamiliar cities.
3. Urban Planning - Potential for incorporating artistic seating designs into urban landscapes, enhancing both comfort and visual appeal.