Landscape & Urban Design Issue 48 2021 | Page 69

STREET FURNITURE
For those locations in need of ‘ off the shelf ’ style solutions , we ’ re creating customisations to our standard range , such as this Lincoln shelter that brings together covered seating and cycle storage in one .
Many of our customers have limited available space to work with , they must meet the changing and uncertain future demands of pedestrians and cyclists alike without having additional space to fit cycle racks . A limited budget may also force a choice between seating or cycle parking .
With this in mind Woodscape have developed options for their standard range , such as the Type 6 Cycle Bench .
With no increase in footprint from a standard Type 6 , the Type 6 Cycle Bench can be used for casual cycle storage at either end , while remaining usable for seating in the middle . With no cycles in place , 2 people can easily sit and maintain social distance . It ’ s particularly well suited for rural locations where seating is being upgraded on existing restricted groundwork , so no need to expand your project scope or budget . at a time when there are so many other challenges affecting the construction industry . However , our public spaces have never before been so much in the spotlight , so desperate to be well managed , well equipped and utilised safely , and respect for those needs can offer an opportunity the like of which may not see again for some time .
Let ’ s take this opportunity , and develop it into a chance to make our public spaces the dream environment we ’ ve always known them to be .
“ The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings .” — Kakuzõ Okakura
Making these adaptions in the way we work , and the products we offer , could be seen as an inconvenience , another challenge to be overcome
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