STREET FURNITURE
Kensington High Street
Wembley , London
Camden Lock Village
While it may seem to the public that many projects are in reaction to the pandemic , a huge number of schemes across the UK in fact reflect years of investment , work and dedication .
The West End Project in London has had a massive impact on several areas already with many more to come . Pocket parks will be appearing along Tottenham Court Road , and Alfred Place will be the first new green space for its borough in 25 years . Whitfield Gardens ( pictured ) has undergone a complete refurbishment , including a restoration of the famous Fitzrovia mural , utilising fixed and movable street furniture to allow the space to be flexible for a wide range of events .
Public realm enhancement undertaken in Southgate , Bath in 2019 was specifically targeted at providing spacious locations to dwell and socialise , with Brunel Square outside the main train station featuring expansive tree seats ideally situated for the nearby outdoor dining .
The seating installed in Peach Place , Wokingham , brings artistic flair that invites you to linger in a delightful commercial space without infringing upon social distancing , and you ’ ll find our spacious Grid benches peppered along Kensington High Street . Ensuring customers have spaces to wait and rest is essential in revitalising the retail economy .
Ongoing on a massive scale , the redevelopment of Wembley has taken every opportunity to include wall & step seating or expansive vent seating platforms at ground level , with countless roof garden and balcony spaces being included on the surrounding commercial and residential properties . Developers are seizing the chance to design bespoke solutions for roof gardens and balconies , to fully utilise their available space in creative ways , such as the planter seating shown below at Camden Lock Village .
Schemes reacting to the changing demands of urban spaces are happening around the world in increasing numbers .
The Lithuanian capital city of Vilnius provided space for outdoor catering to 400 businesses and closed many roads , some changes now being permanent , effectively converting the centre into a single massive open-air café . San Fransisco ’ s Shared Spaces programme fast tracks the use of outdoor venues benefitting businesses and customers alike , and the Bristol Street Space programme looks to restrict traffic flow through retail zones to improve the space for visitors . Such schemes have quickly and dramatically impacted areas , and changed their perception for good .
The users of these new spaces are making them their own , and will not readily allow a return to pre-COVID conditions . Woodscape are grateful to be a part in these spaces all over the UK , and is working closely with the industry on hundreds more , by making street furniture that truly makes spaces . woodscape . co . uk
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