# Wavy Public Square Seating The 'Please Be Seated' Installation by Paul Cocksedge is Interactive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-be-seated References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/09/26/a-circular-oasis-for-pedestrians-that-does-not-disrupt-traffic/) The 'Please Be Seated' installation by Paul Cocksedge is a large-scale outdoor seating solution that has been created to offer a place to rest and unwind in the city without restricting the flow of people. The installation was created by the designer for the London Design Festival 2019 in Broadgate and is located in the Finsbury Avenue Square. The installation is achieved using a steel structure that has been capped with scaffolding planks to offer pedestrians a place to meet, have lunch, relax and enjoy the outdoor space at their leisure. The 'Please Be Seated' installation by Paul Cocksedge was commissioned by British Land and will be open to the public for heir enjoyment until October 11. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Outdoor Seating:** The 'Please Be Seated' installation showcases the trend of interactive and engaging outdoor seating solutions. - **Flexible Public Spaces:** The use of scaffolding planks in the installation highlights the trend of creating flexible public spaces that can adapt to different needs and activities. - **Cityscape Integration:** The installation demonstrates the trend of seamlessly integrating art and design into urban landscapes for the enjoyment of the public. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Design:** Urban designers can explore innovative seating solutions that merge functionality and art to enhance public spaces. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate interactive seating installations like 'Please Be Seated' to create engaging and memorable experiences for attendees. - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate the concept of flexible and adaptable seating structures in their designs to optimize the use of public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Public Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md) - [Artful Dockside Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pews-and-perches.md) - [Tranquil Reading Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapters-furniture.md) - [Interactive Playful Public Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/principles-square.md) - [Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-for-public-use.md) - [Futuristic Rooftop Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls24-lounge-system.md) - [Sizable Chair Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-installation.md) - [Interactive Purposeful Urban Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-furniture1.md)