CONTEMPORARY STREET FURNITURE
Street furniture ranges from the benches and seats to planters, street lamps, bollards, bicycle racks, and barriers. These are installed by the local authorities to make the street more people-friendly and safe. Street furniture creates the perfect setting for resting, sitting, and having social interactions with others. Hardwood benches alongside streets and in parks and playgrounds provide a safe spot for the children and elderly to rest and socialize. The street furniture is mostly in the hands of the local governing body and regulated by UK road traffic standards.
Public space is strongly bound to a city’s cultural identity, history, and traditions. Street furniture which is properly integrated into the design of the public space helps to create an identity and develops a sense of ...