STREET FURNITURE
ENHANCING CANTERBURY
HIGH STREET :
A HARMONIOUS BLEND OF NATURE AND DESIGN
Project Overview The revitalisation of Canterbury High Street marked a significant transformation in one of the city ’ s most iconic thoroughfares . Tasked by Canterbury City Council , Furnitubes was engaged to breathe new life into a heavily pedestrianised area , creating a vibrant community hub that encourages residents and visitors alike to pause , relax , and enjoy their surroundings .
The project ’ s primary goal was to enhance the High Street ’ s functionality while preserving its natural charm . This meant carefully integrating public seating and landscaping around five mature trees , which were already providing essential shade and contributing to the biodiversity of the area . The challenge lay in designing seating that not only respected the existing trees and their extensive root systems but also enhanced the aesthetic and usability of the space without increasing maintenance demands .
Design Challenges and Solutions Canterbury City Council had a clear vision : they wanted to create a seamless , organic flow of seating options that would invite people to linger , while ensuring that the trees remained central to the design . The council sought our expertise in establishing radius modules that could accommodate S-shaped and circular seating beneath the tree canopies . It was crucial that the seating solutions did not disturb the long-established tree roots and that they required minimal upkeep .
Furnitubes responded to this challenge by working closely with the council to maximise seating potential while carefully considering the natural environment . Our design team suggested modular solutions that would not only respect the existing trees but also enhance the overall visual appeal of the High Street . The chosen design incorporated continuous , organic shapes that mirrored the natural flow of the space , creating a harmonious blend between the built environment and nature .
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