(Yalcinkaya, 2018)
The significance of this drinking fountain design by Michael Anastassiades upon my design development is the concept’s intention to provide free drinking water, an initiative that is severely lacking in London. Initially installed as a temporary design, it holds characteristics that can translate through to my own design. My concept centres upon creating multiple pop-up structures specifically designed for runners, with an emphasis on women’s safety. This part of my concept however, creating a free accessible drinking fountain, is key to the centre of my design.
(Keane-Cowell, 2021)
This bench seating by Green Furniture Concept is a modular design, which allows the curvature of the seating to align many different shapes. The importance of this design on my own work is the ability for the structure to transform, and how the design can provide a place of rest, whilst maintaining a dynamic look. As my structure is a temporary design, utilising a modular concept will be integral, and will allow me to transform my seating across the many locations my design will feature at.
(Kim, 2016)
Lighting design plays an integral part of my concept for Unit 2. My design’s intention is to address the serious issue of women’s safety whilst running, and therefore having strong lighting that illuminates my structures is key. By highlighting the space around my running hubs, it will hopefully deter any crime, and allow for a safer running community. These lights utilise LED’s, and are disked shapes, this allows for a strong and well lit area around where they are placed.
References
Image 1 & 2 – Yalcinkaya, G. (2018) Michael Anastassiades installs drinking fountain that “lights up your whole face” at the V&A. Available at: https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/14/michael-anastassiades-installs-bronze-drinking-fountain-outside-va-design/ (Accessed: 24 February 2023).
Image 3 & 4 – Keane-Cowell, S. (2021) Green furniture concept’s modular seating shapes harmonious public spaces. Available at: https://www.designboom.com/design/green-furniture-concept-ascent-modular-seating-public-spaces-architonic-02-12-2021/ (Accessed: 24 February 2023).
Image 5 & 6 – Kim, S. (2016) Our Top Picks From Lightfair International 2016. Available at: https://architizer.com/blog/inspiration/industry/lightfair-international-2016/ (Accessed: 24 February 2023).