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Available, Unavailable Surfaces
An extreme example of the utilisation of available surfaces to place objects.
In many instances this kind of flat surface is an opportunity to dump trash. However these surfaces are also useful for tasks requiring two handed use - available surfaces used to free up hands from other carried objects. Finding a sufficiently clean and supportive surface on which to place objects varies depending on context, individual preferences and cultural norms.
Available surfaces carry the risk that valuable objects will later be left behind. How to provide surfaces in public spaces, whilst minimising the risk of leaving behind valuable objects?
Photos from last week in London's Covent Garden.
Writing from Tokyo | February 18, 2006 | Permalink
Comments
These are surfaces that are designed to repel: people, then pigeons...
Posted by: Robert Brook at February 22, 2006 1:47 AM