Green shelters are becoming the rage world over with more and more people coming along to save the environment from further damage. Here we have, one more such shelter which even doubles up as a bin and as a shady, pun not intended, place where you could rest your tired limbs and take a breather. This design, called the GreenU is the brainchild of, Andrew Lippe, a student at the Northern Michigan university. What Volpe has essentially done is, he has combined a waste bin, a recycler and a shelter all in a single, functional, eco friendly structure. For this, he has used readymix concrete moulds which are made of materials like fly ash.
The Union Bench by swedish i do design. I wish they replaced public benches everywhere! And i’d love to have one in my courtyard/waiting room/etc. The outdoor model for this is made of concrete with wood seating, and the indoor version made of Glass Reinforced Plastic and finished with a comfortable leather cushioned seat and will be launching at this years Salone Satellite in Milan. I love that with no real front or back, and so many ways to sit on it (whether hanging off the edge, or straddling one of the in betweens)… its really created a unique communal yet private space, perfect for groups, loners, and even those with strollers to easily sit down and take a break. Take a look at further images in more situations, with no people, and of the different models…
I Do Design, and their gorgeous Union Benches… i showed you their Outdoor Union Bench and renderings of the indoor one previously, you remember, the gorgeously sleek concrete/wood outdoor benches that were shaped like three hemispheres molded together? Well Salone time is upon us, and they’ve shared the two new glossy red and black indoor versions (perfect for lounges, clubs, waiting areas) and a DESK! which looks like a very fun place to work closely together yet still have quite a bit of your own space to take over! I’m very tempted by both.
