The Trefoil seat in Southampton
reflects and enhances the local
architecture, particularly the stone
carvings in the nearby Church, and
has been used and admired for many
years by the local community. The
engraved stainless steel combines with
the hardwood for a wonderful mix of
textures that also reflects the strength
of the underlying structure.
Sometimes the sheer scale of street
furniture can surprise you! The
Rossall Walkway is a stunning
elliptical viewing platform, designed
to allow access to the local promenade
while respecting an area of biological
importance and interest, aiding
visitors and residents in appreciating
the full beauty and rare flora and
fauna.
Birmingham New Street station is
already a wonderful location, but the
addition of custom designed triangular
Strata seats throughout the area
added an extra something that moves
far past delivering mere practical,
usable seating.
The above are just a few examples of The best street furniture is adapted
using street furniture to design the to the needs of all who experience
nation, creating a form of public art it, is beautiful and enhances the
gallery of the highest standard that lives of everyone in a community,
can be enjoyed by everyone, but there so watch the streets around where
are thousands of all sizes just waiting you live for developments that are
to be discovered. happening now and improving your
local area, then be sure to enjoy
everything they have to offer.
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