From a landscape and design
point of view, Fono adds a fresh
and modern look to urban areas.
Winner of the Red Dot design
award in 2014, competing against
4,815 entries from 53 countries,
Fono has been internationally
recognised by its exceptional
functional design and robust and
modern appearance.
Expanding across the world
As well as in the UK, Fono is sold in
Australia, China, Finland, Denmark
and the Netherlands. Bracknell
Town Council in Berkshire were
the first council to join the Fono
movement in the UK. The DJ
booth can be found at Mill Park in
Bracknell and they are absolutely
delighted with it. Bracknell
Town Council Recreational
Facilities Manager Allan Moffat
commented: “We wanted to give
teenagers a place to meet with
their friends and hang out. Fono
is a great addition; we are very
pleased we’ve added it into our
park”.
Noise is not an issue
For noise concerns, Fono comes
with adjustable settings that allow
you to choose the hours that the
product can be used giving you
total control. The Fono has been
specially designed to contain
sound. However, this can also be
controlled with variable sound
levels. Allan Moffat added “We
were a little worried about the
noise levels but this has proven
not to be a concern and we are
very pleased with the noise”.
Likewise, due to its heavy duty
construction and a steel case
to protect the incorporated
technology, this unit is highly
resistant to vandalism and has
passed many tests to prove it is
perfectly suitable for outdoor
areas.
WHEN TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN COME TOGETHER WITH TEENS IN MIND
Landscape & Urban Design Issue 14
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