The public seating system is a compelling study due to the versatility that it might embody to make it optimally practical. The Fan Bench by Wang Chunyu is a clever concept that was born from thinking outside of the box.
The designer would not be content to have his multi-person perch strictly positioned in a small designated area of a floor or an outdoor plaza. This arrangement would allow for zero adaptability should the program of that space change, even temporarily.
An ingenious solution was conceived that bases the long backless chair around a fixed anchor. Not one, but three separate fins can rotate around this axis, instantly offering three times the seating by necessity. The Fan Bench by Wang Chunyu would be brilliant for installation in art galleries and museums.
Pivoting Public Seating
The Fan Bench by Wang Chunyu Splays Out to Accept More Sitters
Trend Themes
1. Adaptive Public Seating - Designing public seating systems that can be easily adapted to different spaces and program changes.
2. Modular Seating - Creating seating systems made up of interchangeable modules that can be arranged in various ways depending on the need.
3. Flexible Seating - Developing seating systems that can flexibly adjust to accommodate different numbers of people in varying sizes and shapes of spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture and Interior Design - Furniture and interior design industries can take advantage of this opportunity to create innovative public seating solutions that offer more flexibility and adaptability.
2. Architecture - Architecture industry can benefit from incorporating these types of seating systems into their design to allow for more versatility in public spaces.
3. Museum and Art Gallery - Museum and art gallery industries can benefit by offering seating that is versatile and can accommodate varying numbers of visitors easily and quickly.