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STREET FURNITURE MANUAL
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public space How can disobedient spaces be explored to suggest alternative ways to support the assembly of young people in public space?
Somers Town
Chalton Street
We are interested in developing catalyst tools that will encourage young people to self initiate action; reclaiming public space. When completed by existing elements in the public realm, these toolkit parts transform from object into unplanned street furniture. We aim to probe the limits and rigidity around planning strategies in a playful manner. Explore and utilise this manual to be disobedient, to reclaim public space to sit and assemble.
Polygon Road
Manual Contents: Toolkit Instructions Example Site Potential Configurations
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Ossulston Street
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Key: Make @ Story Garden Example Site Youth Club Community Centre Schools
Euston Road
Toolkit
public space Toolkit Parts:
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Pla n k
1 x foam 1 x plank 4 x cable ties 6 x bungee cords 1 x tarpaulin 1 x paddle Other Equipment: Existing street furniture/objects e.g. rock, tree, fence, bench
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Potential Equipment: (All available to use at Make @ Story Garden) • • • •
Drill Saw Sand paper Scissors
Tarpaulin
Pad dl e
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public space Instructions Stencil Alternative engagement option instead of/aswell as the workshop. Temporary chalk spray. Sprayed on street with toolkit left by it. Stencil lasercut at Make @ Story Garden. Monitor and record useage. We do not intend for the toolkits to be permanent. There is a beauty in them being taken away, broken or disposed of.
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Instructions
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Potential site to situate own furniture. Next to Polygon Road Outdoor Gym.
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Example Site
Potential Configurations
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