Oliver Show 'Street Furniture' Turns Public Places into Living Spaces
Senduran Bhakthakumaran — March 5, 2012 — Art & Design
References: architizer & notcot.org
The Oliver Show 'Street Furniture' piece artwork is highly interactive. As a matter of fact, to complete his design, audiences must actually make use of his work. The Street Furniture collection is a series of guerilla seating areas that have been made through wrapping bright yellow drainage pipes around urban public structures.
From bridge trusses to bike racks, these bright yellow seats not only add a little bit of color to the city of Hamburg but also provide strollers a chance to sit and appreciate the outdoors. The ability to use one's resources in a tactful way with an avant-garde motive is what sets one's name among the greats. The Oliver Show 'Street Furniture' concept has done exactly that and his seats will forever be loved by Hamburg's couch potatoes.
From bridge trusses to bike racks, these bright yellow seats not only add a little bit of color to the city of Hamburg but also provide strollers a chance to sit and appreciate the outdoors. The ability to use one's resources in a tactful way with an avant-garde motive is what sets one's name among the greats. The Oliver Show 'Street Furniture' concept has done exactly that and his seats will forever be loved by Hamburg's couch potatoes.
Trend Themes
1. Guerilla Street Furniture - The trend of using unconventional materials to create guerilla street furniture can disrupt how people interact with public spaces.
2. Interactive Public Art - The trend of creating interactive public art can revolutionize how people engage with their surroundings and each other.
3. Urban Color Splash - The trend of adding bright colors to urban structures and public spaces can transform the aesthetic of a city and create a memorable cultural experience.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Furniture - The outdoor furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of guerilla street furniture by exploring unconventional and eco-friendly materials to create seating areas in public spaces.
2. Public Art - The public art industry can tap into the trend of interactive art to create pieces that engage and inspire people in unique and memorable ways.
3. Urban Design - The urban design industry can leverage the trend of urban color splash to enhance the visual appeal of public spaces and create a vibrant and welcoming city atmosphere.
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