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HOW CAN PEOPLE'S LIVES BE JOINED TOGETHER

HOW SIMPLE IS TOO SIMPLE

WHY ARE CERTAIN MATERIALS USED

HOW CAN THE BODY BE USED TO PROVIDE FUNCTION IN THE OBJECT

WHY DO PEOPLE BEHAVE A CERTAIN WAY AND HOW CAN IT BE INFLUENCED

THE EFFECT OF COLOURS ON FEEL AND BEHAVIOUR

WHAT IS NATURE'S INFLUENCE ON DESIGN

HOW CAN THE ENVIRONMENT BE PROTECTED IN DESIGN

HOW CAN LIGHT CHANGE THE SIZE OF A ROOM

WHAT IS THE REASON BEHIND CERTAIN SHAPES AND DESIGN

INFLUENCE MUSIC AND SOUND HAVE HAD ON DESIGN

CHANGE OF ENVIRONMENT DUE TO TECHNOLOGY

HOW CAN YOU ESCAPE THE SPIRAL OF TECHNOLOGY AND BECOME ROOTED BACK TO 'LIFE'

WHY HAVE PEOPLE RESULTED IN MAKING CHEAPLY

WHAT DIFFERENCE IS THE EFFECT OF USING WOOD INSTEAD OF METAL ON A PERSON

WHERE CAN GREEN SPACE EXIST AND WHAT IS ITS INFLUENCE ON THE SURROUNDINGS

HOW CAN THE WORKPLACE BE ADAPTED TO CHANGE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR / HOW DOES IT AFFECT HUMAN BEHAVIOUR

CAN SOMETHING EXIST BUT NOT BE THERE

WHAT IS A NOMAD / CAN SOMETHING BE NOMADIC

HOW CAN SOMETHING BUILT-UP BE CONVERTED INTO REMOTENESS

WHAT CLASSES SOMETHING AS BEING REMOTE

WHY DO PEOPLE EXPLORE

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CONCRETE JUNGLE AND A JUNGLE ( TWO EXTREMES OF NATURE)

HOW CAN YOU PLAY A ROLE IN EVERYONE'S EVERYDAY LIFE INSTEAD OF JUST A SPECIFIC GROUP

WHAT IS TRIBAL - IN A CITY AND RURAL

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMMONS AND OWNERSHIP

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THE SIMPLISTIC CONSTRUCTION OF FURNITURE TO PRODUCE A FUNCTIONING OBJECT 

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https://www.aesence.com/aluminum-chair-by-leon-ransmeier/

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UNDERSTANDING DECISION MAKING AND HOW THIS CAN INFLUENCED BY PRODUCTS/OBJECTS 

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THE WORKINGS OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE SOMETHING I FIND SUPER INTERESTING AND IT HELP INFLUENCE DECISIONS IN DESIGN 

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UNDERSTANDING THAT SOME THINGS DONT ALWAYS NEED TO BE PRODUCED THE CONVENTIONAL WAY, THEY CAN BE REWORKED

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https://www.centrepompidou.fr/en/

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UNDERSTANDING HOW T0 CAPTURE INATE BEAUTY OF NATURAL MATERIALS 

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THE LONDON UNDERGROUND MAP AS WE SEE IT IS A REALLY INTERESTING WAY OF CHANGING THE WAY SOMETHING IS TO SOMETHING THAT IS 'WRONG' BUT CAN BE USED EASIER

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STRUCTURAL MECHANISM OF AN IGLOO AND HOW THE SAME CONCEPTS ARE USED TO MAKE BRIDGES AND LARGE STRUCTURES

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HOW A STAIRCASE CAN CHANGE THE DYNAMIC OF A ROOM AND THE SPACE AROUND IT

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PINCH!!!!!!!

https://www.dezeen.com/2024/02/13/brian-thoreen-paper-chairs-masa-mexico-city-art-week/

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TURN OF MIND - PATAGONIA

SLOWING DOWN AND COMING BACK TO THE NATURAL WORLD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhwtRSpxlZA&t=942s

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APPLE VISON PRO AND THE CHANGE OF ENVIRONMENT DUE TO TECHNOLOGY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvkgmyfMPks

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VILLA IN VIETNAM SHOW HARMONY WITH THE ENVIRONMENT USING LOCAL MATERIALS

'ENHANCE THE INTERACTION BETWEEN HUMANS AND NATURE'

https://www.dezeen.com/2024/01/05/suoihai-villa-vietnam-apdi-architecture/

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LIFE AS A NOMAD

LOOKING INTO A NOMADIC LIFESTYLE AND HOW THIS IS DIFFERENT TO A DAY-TO-DAY CITY WORK LIFE

HOW THIS CAN CONTRAST AND INFLUENCE EACH OTHER

https://becomenomad.com/tips-on-how-not-to-lose-your-sanity-on-the-move/

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GREEN SPACE ON MENTAL HEALTH

HOW THESE POCKETS OF GREENERY IN BUILT UP AREAS CAN AFFECT PEOPLES DAY TO DAY LIVES

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24933270-800-green-spaces-arent-just-for-nature-they-boost-our-mental-health-too/

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I JUST THINK THIS IS NUTS THE CHANGE FROM PEOPLE MAKING A COFFEE BY HEATING UP A PAN AND POURING IT ON COFFEE BEANS TO A COFFEE MACHINE THAT LOOKS LIKE A TOY

LOOKING AT THE CONTRAST BETWEEN BASIC NEEDS AND THAT...

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Qsh92M_wl/?img_index=1

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WHY PEOPLE LIVE OFF THE GRID AWAY FROM SOCIETY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJZ2wRakOh0

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OXIDISED COPPER PROVIDING A PROTECTIVE LAYER

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HOW DOES GREEN SPACE IN THE WORKPLACE REDUCE STRESS, BENEFITS AND NEGATIVE AFFECTS OF IT

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0169204612002642

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KEW GARDENS (UNDERSTANDING NATURE AND LOOKING AT ITS INFLUENCE ON DESIGN)

GARDEN ALONGSIDE 15 CLERKENWELL CLOSE (THIS WILL HELP ME LOOK AT POCKETS OF GREEN SPACE IN BUILT-UP AREAS AND SEE HOW IT AFFECTS THE AREA PLUS BEING ABLE TO ASK PEOPLE HOW IT AFFECTS THEM PERSONALLY TO GAIN AN INSIGHT)

RURAL PLACES WORKING OPPOSITE TO BUILT UP APREAS TO SEE THE CONTRAST OF EMOTION (THIS COULD BE DONE BY GOING ON A HIKE OR SIMPLYING GOING TO A LARGER PARK / FARMLAND)

LOOKING AT GREEN SPACES IN LONDON

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300 WORD REFLECTION DISCUSSION ON ONE OF THE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - EXPERIMENTATION

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300 WORD REFLECTION DISCUSSION ON ONE OF THE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - EXPERIMENTATION

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I HAVE CHOSEN TO FOCUS ON EXPERIMENTATION FOR MY 300-WORD ANALYSIS, I BELIEVE EXPERIMENTATION IS CRUCIAL TO BE ABLE TO SHOW IDEAS AND PROCESSES. I FEEL LIKE I LACK EXPERIMENTATION AND GO STRAIGHT TO DRAWING OR MODELMAKING WHEN THERE ARE LOTS OF OTHER FORMS TO GET AN IDEA ACROSS. THE BRIEF PULP HAS HELPED ME REALISE I CAN BE A LOT MORE EFFICIENT WITH SHOWING MY IDEAS. WHEN LOOKING BACK AT OTHER PROJECTS SUCH AS SIGNIFICANT GUESTURES I THINK WE USED PHOTOGRAPHY WELL TO SHOW IDEAS BUT COULD HAVE LOOKED INTO VIDEOS AND STOP MOTION TO UNDERSTAND THE FULL MOVEMENT. JUMPING STRAIGHT INTO THE BUILD I THINK WE COULD HAVE USED MODELMAKIGN EVEN IF IT IS A SIMPLE STRING PUPPET TO SHOW THE CONCEPT IN A REALISED WAY. EXPERIMENTATION ALSO SHOW A WIDER RANGE OF ANALYSIS AS IT WILL GENERATE MORE IDEAS WHEN LOOKING AT REALISING THINGS IN DIFFERENT FORMS AND IT WILL ALSO HELP ME BUILD A WIDER RANGE OF SKILLS. AS FMP IS A MUCH LONGER PROJECT IF I AM JUST SHOWING IDEAS IN ONE OR TWO FORMS MY PROJECT WILL LOOK VERY FLAT AND INTERESTING WHEREAS WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MEDIAS SUCH AS PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM AND MODELS WILL ADD VARIETY TO THE PROJECT. I ALSO THINK THAT EXPERIMENTATION SITS CLOSE TO INVESTIGATION AS YOU WILL BE EXPERIMENTING WITH THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE GATHERED SO IT WILL ALLOW ME TO DO THOROUGH RESEARCH AND THEN SHOW MY GATHERED INFORMATION IN THE CORRECT FORM. USING COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIA EXPERIMENTS WILL HELP GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW I FEEL ABOUT THE RESEARCH / MY EFFECT AND DEVELOPMENT ON THE INFORMATION I HAVE FOUND ESPECIALLY IF I START LOOKING INTO SPACE AND PLACES, IT WILL HELP ME ADD IDEAS TO EXISTING PLACES SUCH AS WHAT WAS DONE IN WALK THIS WAY.

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300 WORD REFLECTION SUMMERISING CHOSEN SUBJECT AREA 

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300 WORD REFLECTION SUMMERISING CHOSEN SUBJECT AREA 

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FOR MY FMP I STARTED LOOKING AT HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND THE REASON WHY DECISIONS ARE MADE, LOOKING AT IT MORE I COULD SEE THAT IT WAS A VERY BROAD SUBJECT AND I DIDN’T ACTUALLY HAVE MUCH INTEREST IN IT. TO MOVE FORWARD I NEEDED TO START FINDING QUESTIONS TO ANSWER AND THIS HELPED ME A LOT - I FOUND AN INTEREST IN EXPLORATION AND THE COMPARISON BETWEEN RURAL AND BUILT-UP AREAS, THIS MADE ME LOOK INTO NOMADS AND WHY THEY CHOOSE TO LIVE THE LIFE THAT THEY DO. THERE IS ALWAYS AN OPPOSITE TO SOMETHING WHICH LED ME TO LOOK INTO YOUR ‘AVERAGE’ PERSON AND HOW THEY WILL STAY IN THE SAME PLACE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THESE PEOPLE MUST HAVE SOME SORT OF ESCAPE AT SOME POINT SUCH AS GREEN AREAS IN THE BUILT-UP CITIES. AFTER LOOKING INTO NOMADS IT MADE ME WANT TO LOOK AT TRIBES IN GENERAL AND HOW THERE ARE TRIBES IN RURAL AREAS AND IN CITIES. THESE CAN BE THE VERY WEALTHY WHO HAVE THEIR OWN GREEN SPACES OR THE AVERAGE PERSON WHO WILL USE A COMMON FOR THEIR ESCAPE AREA FOR SOME GREEN SPACE.

FOR MY FMP I WANT TO START LOOKING INTO THE REASONS FOR EXPLORATION AND WHAT CLASSES SOMETHING AS RURAL / A PLACE TO EXPLORE. THEN THIS WILL HELP ME BE ABLE TO LOOK INTO THE OPPOSITE, CITIES AND HOW PEOPLE CAN EXPLORE A CITY. ALSO LOOKING INTO TRIBES AND TYPES OF RITUALS PEOPLE DO SUCH AS VISITING A CERTAIN PLACE EVERY DAY CONSTANTLY COMPARING THE RURAL TO THE CITIES TO GAIN A UNDERSTAND OF BOTH ENDS OF THE SPECTRUM.

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Anthony Sattin begins with a quotation from Bruce Chatwin, who famously tried all his life to produce a book about nomads but never quite succeeded (the nearest he got was Songlines). Hoping to persuade Tom Maschler at Cape of the virtues of the project, Chatwin described nomads as 'a subject that appeals to irrational instincts' - perhaps not the best way to sell something to publishers, who tend to pride themselves on their rational ones. But Chatwin's thesis - that we were all originally nomads and need to recover some of that instinct - is now triumphantly brought to its conclusion in Sattin's fascinating journey through 12,000 years, from the nomadic ways of prehistoric man to the Bedouin and Maasai of today.

Who self-identifies as a nomad? Michael Palin has a charming story about being in a remote part of the Sahara when some Tuareg ride up on camels. Their leader hands him a business card saying Abdullah Ibrahim (or whatever), 'Nomad'.

This is a recovered history, of those who have, by definition, been too itinerant to leave any account of themselves behind. History has mainly been written by monks, academics and those who had a desk and access to a library. Not surprisingly, they have favoured their own institutions of settled civilisation and portrayed nomads like the Huns and Mongols as barbarians who did nothing but bring occasional chaos. As a result, the story of nomads has been as elusive as the almond tree blossom that blows across the Berber mountains in spring. The French philosopher Gilles Deleuze observed that 'nomads have no history; they only have a geography'.

No one previously has ever had a good word to say for the Hyksos

This book is an attempt to retrieve their considerable contribution to our past and, sometimes, present, even though their numbers are much reduced (the author describes his recent travels with pastoralists in Iran).

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Anthony Sattin begins with a quotation from Bruce Chatwin, who famously tried all his life to produce a book about nomads but never quite succeeded (the nearest he got was Songlines).

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THE NEW NOMADS

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LIVING A DIGITAL NOMADIC LIFE

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As the world becomes more interconnected, people find new ways to work and live. One of the most popular lifestyles today is that of a digital nomad. This refers to someone who uses technology to work remotely and can travel the world whenever they please. If you're considering becoming a digital nomad, here are ten reasons why you should:

1. You can work from anywhere: A digital nomad can work from anywhere in the world, as long as they have an internet connection. This means that they can travel and explore new places while still making a living.

2. You can choose your work hours: Digital nomads have the freedom to create their work schedules. They can choose to work during the day, at night, or whenever they feel most productive.

3. You can design your ideal lifestyle: A digital nomad can design their lifestyle based on their preferences. They can choose to live in a city, country, or beach town, depending on what makes them happy.

4. You can save money: Digital nomads can save money by choosing to travel to countries where the cost of living is lower. They can also save money on rent, food, and transportation using resources like Couchsurfing and Airbnb.

5. You can meet new people: Digital nomads have the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. They can network with other remote workers, attend meetups, and join online communities to make new friends.

6. You can expand your skillset: By working remotely and in different environments, digital nomads can develop new skills and gain experience in various fields.

7. You can live a more fulfilling life: Feeling free and empowered can lead to a more fulfilling life. Digital nomads can experience a sense of adventure, explore different cultures, and find new passions.

8. You can take breaks when you need to: Digital nomads have the freedom to take breaks whenever they need them. They can travel, take time off work, and recharge their batteries before returning to work.

9. You can balance work and personal life: Digital nomads have the ability to pursue their personal interests while still working. They can find a balance that works for them while exploring new places and experiencing new things.

10. You can have a positive impact on the world: Digital nomads can work on projects that have a positive impact on society. They can choose to work for companies with a mission they believe in or create their projects that align with their values.

In summary, becoming a digital nomad can be a life-changing decision. It offers the freedom, flexibility, and adventure that many people crave. No matter what your lifestyle goals are, becoming a digital nomad can offer many benefits that traditional jobs cannot.

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As the world becomes more interconnected, people find new ways to work and live. One of the most popular lifestyles today is that of a digital nomad.

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TILLY BLUE

THE TRAVEL COLLECTION

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Who: One to watch, Tilly Blue Davies is a young British designer and recent graduate of the University of Falmouth with a degree in contemporary crafts.

What: Her Tilly Blue Travel Collection is a stylish take on functional furniture for the young, modern nomad. Each item folds into a portable piece-a chair, for instance, that becomes a backpack.

Insider Scoop: Tilly will be at our London Market selling pieces and taking commissions. If we're lucky, she'll also be showcasing some of her clothing line.

Above: The Travel Collection features a chair, table, and bed, all of which offer space-saving design by folding up into totable packages.

Above: The Travel Collection, ready to go: the seat folds into a backpack, the table becomes a suitcase, and the bed fits into a duffel.

Above: Like the rest of her work, Tilly Blue's jewelry line is simple and restrained. Keep up with her designs at Tilly Blue.

Discover more of our favorite London designers in these posts:

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London Market Spotlight: Tilly Blue's Travel Furniture and More - Remodelista

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Who: One to watch, Tilly Blue Davies is a young British designer and recent graduate of the University of Falmouth with a degree in contemporary craft

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CHMARA ROSINKE

MOBILE HOSPITALITY

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The designer duo chmara.rosinke came up with the idea of a mobile kitchen and dining space, built it from scratch, and now continues to travel with it around cities worldwide.

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THOMAS STEVENSON

BIVOUAC

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designboom | architecture & design magazine

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bivouac new york is a temporary urban rooftop campsite for friends and guests.

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EVOLUTION OF A NOMAD

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The Evolution of Nomadism and Nomadic Trends - BecomeNomad

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We’re examining the evolution of nomadism. Because understanding where we are and where we’re going is hard without knowing where we’ve been.

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SIBLING - SLEEPING PODS

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Impractical yet inexplicably cool and beautiful. these wooden sleeping pods are the fixed gear bikes of the furniture design world. Designed by Australian design collective SIBLING, these cosy little "transient dwellings" are the sort of place you may want to conceive a child in, or perhaps embroider a quilt. Perfect, also, if you live in one of those big trendy warehouses and you want to separate yourself from your frantically copulating or raving housemates. Great example of a nice idea being made into something real and smile-inducing.

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Furniture Design: Cool wooden sleeping pods from Aussie designers SIBLING

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Impractical yet inexplicably cool and beautiful. these wooden sleeping pods are the fixed gear bikes of the furniture design world. Designed by Australian design collective SIBLING, these cosy little "transient dwellings" are the sort of place you may want to conceive a child in, or perhaps embroider a quilt.

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STEPHANIE HORNING - DAYBED

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Nomadic Designer Stephanie Hornig’s Camp Daybed Is a Sleeping Bag On Legs | 6sqft

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Nomadic designer Stephanie Hornig’s Camp Daybed is a sleeping bag on legs for the living room.

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SUPERDESK

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SLEEPBOX - ARCH GROUP

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Russian architects Arch Group have completed the first of their tiny hotel rooms for napping at airports.

The Sleepbox unit at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport contains two beds and can be rented for between 30 minutes and several hours.

The pod is equipped with LED reading lamps as well as sockets for charging laptops and mobile phones.

This booth is constructed from ash-veneered MDF, although future units could instead be made from metal or glass-reinforced plastic.

The Sleepbox concept was the most popular story on Dezeen back in November 2009 and received over 100 comments - see our earlier story here.

Photography is by Arch Group/Ivanov Ilya.

Here's some more information from Arch Group:

Sleepbox

Imagine the situation where you are in a modern city, you are not a local resident, and you have not booked a hotel. It is not a comfortable situation because modern aggressive cities give you no opportunity to rest and relax. If you want to sleep while waiting for your plane or train, you face many security and hygiene problems.

We believe that urban infrastructure should be more comfortable. For this purpose we have developed Sleepbox. It provides moments of quiet sleep and rest without wasting time in search for a hotel.

Possible locations for Sleepbox include:

Railroad stations

Airports

Exhibition centers

Public and shopping centers

Accommodation facilities

In countries with a warm climate, Sleepbox can be used outdoors.

Sleepbox allows everybody in unforeseen circumstances to spend a night safely and inexpensively or simply to kill a few hours without leaving the luggage.

Sleepbox is a small mobile compartment (box) with a 2.5x1.6m base and 2.5-3m height. One of its main advantages is its ability to be installed in the airport "clean" zone, just in front of the gates. This is precisely the area where travelers have to spend hours waiting for their delayed flights or transfer.

Currently we offer one-, two-, or three-bed Sleepboxes, which can be made of MDF (wood), metal, and glass-reinforced plastic. Sleepbox allows from 30 min to several hours of paid use. The price varies depending on the number of hours in use: the more the user pays for, the less it costs per hour.

Sleepbox base features include ventilation and sockets for notebook and mobile phone chargers. Space for luggage is under the bed, and each bed has a nightstand. In addition to general lighting, Sleepbox has built-un LED reading lamps. Windows are equipped with electric-drive blinds for privacy.

Sleepbox's main function is to afford a restful sleep. However, depending on location, it can be equipped with additional features.

Available options include:

Matted film on windows with changing transparency

Mood lighting - LED lamps with changing light colors

Built-in media block (TV, touch-screen monitor)

Wi-Fi router

Alarm, intercom

Safe deposit box

Built-in payment station with magnetic keys

In mid-August 2011, the first Sleepbox was installed at the Aeroexpress terminal of Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia. It represents the base version made of MDF with a natural ash-tree veneer. This Sleepbox attracted such a great deal of interest from passengers and big companies that chances are first commercially operated boxes will be installed at airports and in the city by the end of this year.

Area: 4 m2
Architectural bureau: Arch group
Architects: M. Krymov, A.Goryainov
Design: 2009
Realization: 2011

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Russian architects Arch Group have completed the first of their tiny hotel rooms for napping at airports, called the Sleepbox, at Sheremetyevo airport.

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JAN GEHL AND WILLIAM H WHYTE

STYLE OF SEATING AND RELATIONSHIP TO SPACES EDGE HAVE IMPACT ON WHETHER ONE CHOOSES TO SIT DOWN AND HOW LONG THEY WILL STAY

FACTORS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN LOOKING AT PUBLIC SPACES - PHYSCIAL CHARACTER, DIMENSIONS, ELEMENTS OF PUBLIC SPACE IN RELATION TO USE AND BEHAVIOUR SPARKING PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE DESIGN OF URBAN PUBLIC SPACES

THE SOCIAL LIFE OF SMALL URBAN SPACES BY WILLIAM H WHYTE

LIFE BETWEEN BUILDINGS BY JAN GEHL

'ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO STAY'

STYLE OF SEATING HAS NOTABLE IMPACTS ON WHETHER ONE CHOOSES TO STAY FOR SHORT OR LONG PERIODS OF TIME

WHAT AM I SPECIFICALLY DESIGNING FOR - OPEN URBAN SPACES(PARKS) COMPRISING OF SOFT MATERIAL LANDSCAPES, HARD MATERIAL LANDSCAPES(PUBLIC SQUARES, PLAZAS)

HOW CAN THIS STAY LINKED TO NOMADS? - URBAN SPACES ARE A PLACE TO SUPPORT SOCIAL COHESION WHICH IS A PRIMARY REASON TO BE A NOMAD(MEETING NEW PEOPLE)

WHY PEOPLE USE PUBLIC SEATING - ''OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES'' SUCH AS SITTING IN THE SUN OR TAKING A WALK -> THESE ARE THINGS THAT REQUIRE COMFORT

PEOPLE ATTRACT PEOPLE

'THE GREATER NUMBER OF ACTIVITES SUPPORTED BY A SPACE THE GREATER CHANCE FOR UNPLANNED SOCIAL INTERACTION TO OCCUR

HIGH VISUAL ACCESS BRINGS A FEELING OF SECURITY TO PEOPLE INSIDE INITALLY ATRACTING THEM AND THEN FOSTERING A LONGER DURATION OF STAY ONCE THEY ARRIVE

ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT -> DIRECT EXPERIENCES WITH A PLACE AND PEOPLE WITHIN IT

PASSIVE ENGAGEMENT -> NO INTERACTION INVOLVED SUCH AS PEOPLE WATCHING

'' SEATING SHOULD NOT ONLY PROVIDE PHYSICAL COMFORT BUT PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL COMFORT THAT STEMS FROM OFFERING USERS CHOICE AND CONTROL OVER WHERE THEY MAY REST''

PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS MUST BE CONSIDERED BASED ON A PARTICULAR LOCATION'S CLIMATE -> IF IT IS A NOMAD WHO IS MOVING AROUND WITH THIS THEIR CLIMATE WILL CHANGE SO THEY MUST BE ABLE TO ADAPT TO ALL CLIMATES

IMPORTANCE OF SEATING -> ''THERE IS NO REASON TO STAY IN A PUBLIC SPACE UNLESS THERE IS SOMEWHERE TO SIT'',

PRIMARY SEATING -> PROPER FURNITURE WITH BACKS AND ARMS

SECONDARY SEATING -> OBJECTS OR LEDGES THAT ARE NOT NECESSARILY MEANT FOR SITTING BUT ARE PLACES WHERE PEOPLE MIGHT INFORMALLY OR SPONTANEOUSLY SIT

MOVABLE SEATING PROVIDES USERS WITH INCREASED CONTROL AND THE ABILITY TO INCREASE OR DECREASE VISUAL ACCESS

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Instant Cooking is a project of mobile cooking stations, again reduced to the bare essentials. Functional and transportable like a field kitchen, but also formally attractive like the mobile variant of a futurist singles kitchenette where the preparation of food is celebrated in cult fashion, Instant Cooking fulfils a range of tasks. After all, cooking and eating (together) do not just serve a basic need but are also sensually, emotionally charged processes; Instant Cooking underlines this further through interaction in public space. Not least, the striking number of TV formats concerned with cooking is an indication of the topic's significance for modern man. The mobile cooking stations are fully suited to everyday use, designed to save space, and consist of high-quality, hard-wearing materials. Due to their modular construction method, units of different sizes can be combined for any specific occasion, and supplemented by sanitary stations. The size, model (cook shop, vendor's tray, provisions rucksack) and equipment of the cooking stations are variable, depending on the wishes, creativity and initiative of their operators, to whom the Instant Cooking Service (ICS) is also offered as support for those setting up in business. Instant Cooking Service makes a number of Instant Cooking stations available, and takes care of their administration, possible conversion, maintenance and return. In addition, it provides support in a search for office and storage space, helps with applications for permits etc. including the necessary visits to public offices and departments, with the search for a suitable location, and with advance buying and product selection. When founding local networks, those setting up in business can also get help towards self-help from the Instant Cooking Service. Instant Cooking consciously chooses the path of artistic intervention with this service, in order to give youth groups, for example, or the socially weak a possibility to change their own situation.
nstant Help - Medical Care for the Homeless
Instant Help is an artistic, social intervention for the provision of basic medical care for the homeless and other urban nomads. The necessary equipment for basic medical care is accommodated in mobile, wheeled containers easily pushed and operated by a single person. The containers are constructed so that they can stand up to any demands made upon them during everyday use and can also be taken into places that are not easily accessible. Instant Help offers the instruments with which to fight a lack of medical provision and care for the homeless, guaranteeing medical treatment for those in need of assistance. The basic idea behind this concept is treatment on the spot and extensive, initial medical care with the prospect of future reintegration into the regular medical care system: if the patient won't come to the doctor, the doctor must go to the patient. Instant Help makes it possible to identify and care for those affected on the spot. Through regular contact, it may be possible to reduce inhibitions and persuade the sick person to visit a doctor or a hospital. Instant Help is a first step towards integration into a normal health and social system. In addition to trained doctors, the Instant Help project can also be attended by paramedics and medical care staff. The funding and maintenance of the project are covered by donations of money and goods from companies and sponsors, as well as a development association.

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Road-side butcher's shop near Merida, Mexico. The wife and child watch whilst the father hacks up the meat outside Stock Photo - Alamy

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WoodMetalPlastic is an webshop featuring objects, mostly designed by Michael Marriott

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"This might not strike you as an intellectual bombshell," William H. Whyte liked to say, "but people like to sit where there are places for them to sit." Whyte's famous observations of plazas and parks suggested that people were not that picky about where they sit, as long as they could sit somewhere. But he also demonstrated that certain types of seating could revitalize a moribund place.

Seating that is accessible, comfortable, well-maintained, and located in the right places is critical to successful placemaking. Here are a few basics to consider when incorporating moveable seating into your public areas.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

That maxim about real estate also applies to seating, whose placement is incredibly important. Seating should be located within view of the action, but out of the way of the flow of pedestrian traffic. Placed in relation to other amenities, such as concessions, shelters, kiosks, telephones, waste receptacles, water fountains, and bathrooms, seating can be used as a catalyst for social activity in particular areas. Clustering amenities attracts people and activity, and helps to increase peoples' level of social comfort. Social comfort can, in turn, help to facilitate spontaneous social interactions and activities.

Locations for seating are places where there are people, especially in areas where people can watch other people. In his research of activities in public plazas in New York City, William H. Whyte found that people like to stand and have conversations, or sit in the mainstream of pedestrian paths and flows:

"All things being equal, you can calculate that where pedestrian flows bisect a sittable place, that is where people will most likely sit. And it is not so perverse of them. It is by choice that they do so. If there is some congestion, it is an amiable one, and a testimonial to the place. Circulation and sitting, in sum, are not antithetical but complementary." (from The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces).

LOOKING GOOD, FEELING GOOD

Good public spaces give people a choice of where and how they would like to sit. They provide different types of seating options such as ledges, steps, benches, moveable chairs as well as different places or locations within the same area, such as in the sun, in the shade, in groups, alone, close to activity, or somewhat removed from activity.

Supporting how people sit or ways in which people like to sit on benches or seats affects seating design. Teenagers, for example, often sit on the back of the bench, rather than on the seat, creating a need for benches that are constructed with stronger materials or larger wood slats. Places where several activities occur, that have opportunities for people watching from different directions, or where people like to take advantage of front and back views (such as the beach, as well as the boardwalk), are better suited to benches that have adjustable backs or no backs, or moveable chairs, allowing users to choose the direction they would like to face. Benches with no backs (as well as ledges) allow people to sit on both sides at the same time.

Provide people with a level of social comfort by giving them the opportunity to choose. William Whyte suggests that in addition to benches and chairs, choice should be incorporated into the design by maximizing the seating possibilities in the inherent features of the place. This means making ledges or surfaces usable for multiple purposes such as tables and seating (See The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces, page 28). Experimentation with the location and grouping of seating combined with evaluation is recommended to see what works well and what doesn't.

KEEPING UP APPEARANCES

No seating is perfectly vandal-resistant. The best solution to vandalism lies in developing an understanding of what types of vandalism occur, at what times, and by what types of people, then trying to develop a program that will prevent it from occurring. Of course, the best deterrent to vandalism is heavy and frequent use by everyone else.

More public space amenities resources? Check out our furnishing your public space resource.

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