dear designboom reader,

street furniture can be a playful way to bring people together.

take camille walala's colorful outdoor chairs where their multilayered design not only adds vibrancy to the streets of london but also encourages striking up a conversation with anyone. talking to others can take place on a versatile wooden bench too through snøhetta‘s functional recreation of a seesaw in the shape of a star or pinwheel.

outdoor furniture may also incorporate technology in its design. for instance, architect giulia del grande and studio R3direct use 3D printing to recycle plastic into public benches with spaces for plants and flowers. floral design also emerges in ENESS’ petal-shaped seats which rotate on their own through the solar panels placed at the center, powering up the benches.

thanks for reading!

matthew burgos | editor