Whether used to enhance the identity of an entire community or an individual institution, street furnishings present a primary opportunity to engage the public with design. Here’s our pick of products—created by Zaha Hadid, Yves Behar, Antonio Citterio, and others—for seating, lighting, and other outdoor accoutrements that have exceptional architectural appeal.
(Courtesy FLOS)
Belevedere Spot Double F3
Flos
Galvanized aluminum with a coppery finish, this fixture is also offered in a single-head configuration. Designed by Antonio Citterio with Toan Nguyen.
(Courtesy Landscape Forms)MultipliCITY Litter
Landscape Forms
Defined by a graceful, cast-aluminum spine and top wing, this container comes in one- and two-bin models. Part of a collection designed in collaboration with Yves Behar and fuseproject.
(Courtesy Lab 23)Serac Bench
Lab 23
With a ridged, curving form inspired by crevasses in a glacier, this bench is made of a matrix of quartz and resin. Designed by Zaha Hadid.
(Courtesy Santa & Cole)Montana
Santa & Cole
This design allows bikes to be secured at two points on the frame and wheel. Made of AISI 304 1 1/3-inch stainless steel.
Model TF7072
Belson Outdoors
Made with ¼-inch steel rebar and Portland cement, this ADA-compliant drinking fountain features a second spout and bowl for animal use. Available in numerous colors and finishes, some LEED eligible.
(Courtesy Huntco)Fin
Huntco
Made of three-inch mild steel flat bar, this bike rack resists pipe cutters. It can be surface-mounted or installed in-ground.
(Courtesy Forms + Surfaces)Knight Bollard
Forms + Surfaces
Powder-coated, 43-inch-tall aluminum column light; security bollard optional. Compact
fluorescent or HID lamp; wet-location rated.
Coda Bench
Woodhouse
A kit of parts, the basic concrete bench form can be fitted with wood seating platforms and any combination of steel armrests to create consistent yet customized schemes. Designed by Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands.
(Courtesy Vibia)Break 4100
Vibia
A 13W triple tube shines through the acrylic diffuser of this 32-inch tall resin-bodied bollard. Rated for wet locations; three finishes. Designed by Xuclà & Alemany.
Henge Table
HENGE
Described as “playable sculpture” by the manufacturer, this concrete table is built to International Table Tennis Federation specifications. In two finishes; steel nets are customizable.
(Courtesy StopSpot)Filo Bench
StopSpot
Extruded, anodized aluminum makes up the seat and backrest of this bench. In 70- and 94-inch lengths, it is lightweight yet made to withstand high traffic.
(Courtesy Kornegay Design)Quartz Series Planters
Kornegay Design
In natural grey concrete, or custom hues from Davis Colors. In 27-, 30-, 39-, and 45-inch heights.
