If you were drawn to the idea that the Mnogoyarus Bench has two levels of seating, you'll be even more amazed that the concept can include many more than that. Conceived by the Art Lebedev Studio, this Urban Bleacher would be particularly useful at bus stops, where plenty of people congregate on the same schedule.
The whimsical public furnishing is designed based on the archetypal wooden bench with a slatted backrest and seat and a cement supportive structure. It was modified in a logical yet playful way by formally extrapolating it into a sort of freestanding staircase, gradually becoming a set of bona fide bleachers.
As mentioned, the Mnogoyarus Bench is a very practical proposal for placement at transit stops and terminals but it embodies a comical aspect with the way that it turns tram riders into metropolitan spectators.
Two-Tiered Public Seating
The Mnogoyarus Bench Accommodates Twice as Many Tired Pedestrians
Trend Themes
1. Two-tiered Seating - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing public seating with multiple levels to accommodate more people in limited spaces, such as transit stops and terminals.
2. Urban Bleacher - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming traditional benches into freestanding staircases that provide additional seating options and turn commuters into spectators.
3. Whimsical Public Furnishing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating playful and imaginative designs for public furniture that not only serve practical purposes but also add aesthetic value to urban environments.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative concepts and solutions for urban spaces, including the design and implementation of unique public seating structures.
2. Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating creative seating solutions into transit stops and terminals to enhance passenger comfort and maximize space utilization.
3. Furniture Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unconventional and imaginative designs for public furniture, such as the Mnogoyarus Bench, to cater to changing consumer preferences.