Temporary Biodegradable Urban Seating
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This modular biodegradable seating is intended for temporary municipal events (political rallies, concerts, parades, etc.) in urban places. It can also be used as a venue for urban dwellers to relax or socialize with each other.
I underwent a sketch process that explored pieces of furniture, various apparatus, and dwellings in public places. The primary goal was to create a means for people to feel more at home, comfortable, at ease, and maybe even sociable while they were in public places that typically made them feel withdrawn, isolated, and anxious.
It quickly became apparent that modularity would be vital to theproject's success. I developed an undulated form that intertwines,overlaps, and layers into an unlimited range of furnitureconfigurations that facilitate a variety of outdoor urban situations.
PRODUCTION A textile bag acts as a mold as it is inflated with biodegradable soy foam.
Plaza Esplanade Sidewalk Corner
CONFIGURATION The modularity of the furniture enables its adaptation to almost any municipal space or situation
BIODEGRADABILITY When the furniture is no longer needed, the bag is removed, water is applied, and it biodegrades.- The furniture can also be used simply as a place to rest, read, or rendezvous at street corners.
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