# Artful Dockside Installations London Festival of Architecture Gets Benches for Pews and Perches By Amy Duong | Published 2024-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pews-and-perches References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/l-art-de-automobil-salomon-sneakers-2024/) & [londonfestivalofarchitecture.org](https://www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org/)  The London Festival of Architectures installs benches as a part of the Pews and Perches competition that is annually hosted by the LFA. It is made with the collaborative efforts of the [Royal Docks Team](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating) to invite upcoming creatives to bright artful and bright components to the docks. It has [playful seat designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1) that decorate the area including [steel-banded timber crates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-for-the-trees) or a rope seat replicating a wave structure. RDT program director Dan Bridge explains, "At a time of climate crisis, it is more important than ever that we seek solutions which reduce waste and embrace the principles of a circular economy. This year's cohort embody this ambition, demonstrating what is possible when the creative and functional combine. We are excited to see how these remarkable benches will continue to inspire and contribute to a more sustainable future for the Royal Docks and London as a whole." Image Credit: Luke O'Donovan ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Urban Installations:** The integration of playful, artistic benches that emphasize sustainability exemplifies how cities can creatively enhance public spaces. - **Circular Economy Art:** Benches designed with a focus on reducing waste and reusing materials highlight innovation in merging aesthetics with eco-conscious principles. - **Community-driven Design Competitions:** Inviting creatives to contribute to public installations through competitions fosters a sense of community and reveals new, diverse design approaches. ### Where This Applies - **Urban Design and Architecture:** This industry can benefit from incorporating art-focused, sustainable installations in public areas to enhance urban aesthetics and functionality. - **Sustainable Materials:** Companies in this sector can explore opportunities in developing eco-friendly materials that cater to artistic and functional public designs. - **Event Management and Planning:** Organizing design competitions that encourage sustainable and creative innovations can bring fresh attention and engagement to urban development projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Public Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-pavilions.md) - [A-Frame Timber Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dalston-pavilion.md) - [Repurposed Brick Public Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-public-furniture.md) - [Modular Bench Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outsiders.md) - [Public Bench Interpretation Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/works-in-progress-iii.md) - [Found Objects-Formed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldgate-gold.md) - [Bold Performance Pavilion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-goes-around-bandstand.md)