CONTENTS Credits Preface
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City in motion Block infiltration Stade Marcel Saupin Perimeter apartment Rack apartment Growing space Transit street New Urbanist street Traffic splitter Active store front Street buffer Bike lane buffers Plazza Del Campo Connective park Fountain plaza Creek trail Soft bank Sew up riverfront Soft connection Transit landscape Garage camouflage Green parking Infinity forest Green parklet Green infrastructure Urban air Confetti light Mood wall Favela painting Tree hole painting Wynwood ways Boxpark Shoreditch Slim infill Container classroom Climbing water tower Moses bridge Sidewalk arcades Red Swing project Street food Street oasis Strawberry tree black Pop-up parks Stair squares Adaptive reuse Street charge
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build community on rails perimeter block improvement stadium adaptive reuse towers on the perimeter (not in the park!) wrapped garage apartment urban forestry and neighborhood revitalization useful public street right of way transforming shopping malls into urban centers one-way couplets carry traffic in urban centers streetscape design median parklet flex-post promoting bike safety public space with dynamic edge and slope rittenhouse square connectivity sanlitun village plaza multipurpose flood control creek trail flood wall transformation urban riverfront transformation indoor & outdoor connection space multi-layer transit station green parking garage green parking lot an unique urban experience parklet design with parking lot green bump-out intersection garden billboard bringing the human scale to spaces interactive lighting to promote safety colorful cityscape create some fun for street colorful crosswalk pop-up mall design using containers activate narrow and vacant urban space adaptive reuse of steel shipping containers adaptive reuse of water towers sunken pedestrian bridge agreeable and activated street life with arcades positively impact under-utilized public space street food, food carts & informal stalls street parklet design a sustainable way to charge devices softwalk with kit of parts stair tabletop phone booth library street furniture design
CREDITS Curator: Stefan Al
Associate Professor of Urban Design, UPenn
Graphic Editor: Meng Cao
Master of City Planning ’14, UPenn
Text Editor: Shelly Zhu
Master of City Planning ’14, UPenn
Cover Design: Meng Cao Book Design and Layout: Shelly Zhu Meng Cao Suzanne Mahoney
Master of City Planning & Landscape Architecture ’15, UPenn
Megan Knowles
Master of City Planning ’13, UPenn
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PREFACE 45 URBAN DESIGN PATENTS is a collection of a wide variety of urban design innovations, from the scale of the neighborhood block to street furniture. Instead of narrower definitions of urban design, focused on recreating 19th century European boulevards or early 20th century American towns, this book casts a wider net. It showcases projects, built and unbuilt, including perimeter block apartments, photovoltaic trees, green walls, painted tree-holes and favelas, parklets, mobile buildings, repurposed containers, and even a “Moses” bridge. While architects such as Le Corbusier, Luigi Nervi, Buckminster Fuller and Rem Koolhaas have patented some of their inventions; the projects in this book are not actual patents. Graduate students in urban design at the University of Pennsylvania have retroactively “patented” them for the designer. Projects are depicted in the genre of the patent because it assigns importance to the urban design inventions and the people who created them. These projects are not just dispensable cosmetic features, but innovations with a real value. Moreover, as a representation, a patent is precise and comprehensible, illustrating and labeling only the most crucial elements of an innovation. Finally, the projects in this book are neither depicted as prescriptions for other cities, nor as a commercialization of others’ artistic ideas, but simply as a reference book to inspire others in designing their cities, to encourage them to add to an inexhaustible urban design innovation list, and to harness their individual creativity to add value to our public realm. Stefan Al Associate Professor of Urban Design University of Pennsylvania
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CITY IN MOTION BUILD COMMUNITY ON RAILS 1. Restaurant 2. Restaurant kitchen 3. First aid 4. Locker 5. Sauna 6. Suite 7. Double room 8. Single room 9. Loft Abstract: The Rolling Masterplan is for the city of Andalsnes. It uses both existing and new railway tracks to move buildings according to seasons or events. There are a mobile hotel, a swimming pool and a concert hall in this proposal. The diagram below shows the section of the mobile hotel. Inventor: Jagnefalt Milton Location: Andalsnes, Norway Status: Unbuilt Patent applicant: Meng Cao
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BLOCK INFILTRATION PERIMETER BLOCK IMPROVEMENT 1. Traditional perimeter block 2. Monotonous courtyard 3. Improved perimeter block with break 4. Flexible courtyard 5. Skywalk 6. Public or commercial building
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Abstract: The traditional perimeter block has a long row of houses without a break which seperates street life and courtyard life, leaving an dull street facade. The improved perimeter block breaks the long row of houses to better connect street life and courtyard life. The addition of public buildings also facilitates intergration of public and private spaces.
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Inventor: Matt Parsons, Simon Richardson Location: London, UK Status: Unbuilt Patent applicant: Meng Cao
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STADE MARCEL SAUPIN STADIUM ADAPTIVE REUSE
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1. Original stadium 2. Institute of Advanced Studies 3. Residence services 4. Office and parking 5. Forums Abstract: This adaptive reuse project is in Nantes, France. This project turned a single-use area into a multi-use one, while maintaining the existing open space. Because of the higher density, it allows for more uses in teh same amount of space as the original field. 1
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PERIMETER APARTMENT TOWERS ON THE PERIMETER(NOT IN THE PARK!) 1. Perimeter block 2. Courtyard 3. Tower apartment Abstract: Towers on the perimeter allows street level activity with active ground floor uses along the sidewalk and allows for high density in tower typology. This helps achieve high density that some cities might require to address housing shortfall without falling back to un-urban towers in park typology.
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Inventor: Hunter’s Point South development plans Location: New York, USA Status: In construction Patent applicant: Aditya Inamdar
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RACK APARTMENT WRAPPED GARAGE APARTMENT 1. Garage 2. Garage entrance 3. Street fronting single loaded units 4. Apartment units 5. Green roof deck Abstract: Wrapped garage apartments allow for street fronted apartments and hide the car parking at the same time allows for sufficient number of parking spaces in the garage. Inventor: Downtown Plano Transit Village Location: City of Plano, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Aditya Inamdar
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URBAN FORESTRY AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION 1. Forested hill 2. Timber harvest + structure 3. Greenroof structure 4. Road 5. Neighborhood library
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Abstract: Using a complex process of urban forestry and neighborhood revitalization, this design begins with the construction of a hill that is planted with pine and later harvested for building material. The clear-cut hill is used as a casting surface for a roof-structure, leaving residual tree stumps in place for seating. The earth below is dug out for the intention of a neighborhood library or community space.
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TRANSIT STREET USEFUL PUBLIC STREET RIGHT OF WAY 1. Public transit right of way 2. Transit stop 3. Bike lane 4. Green infrastructure/bike parking 5. Trees/street furniture 6. Sidewalk walking zone 7. Cafe zone 8. Private property Abstract: Transit malls are useful public street right of ways on very busy pedestrian routes that have potential for transit ridership. Very dense cities in downtown areas can utilize this street typology. Location: Denver, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Aditya Inamdar
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NEW URBANIST STREET TRANSFORMING SHOPPING MALLS INTO URBAN CENTERS 1. Existing typical one or two anchor shopping mall 2. Remove enclosed walkways and surface parking 3. Shift building to accommdate roadway 4. Add structured parking and housing 5. Add street trees and offices Abstract: The shopping mall is a failing commercial typology in the USA. The same users can be rearranged to create friendlier environments for shopping and community development. The same mixed of retail now forms a pedestrian friendly neo-traditional urban center.
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TRAFFIC SPLITTER
ONE-WAY COUPLETS CARRY TRAFFIC IN URBAN CENTERS 1. One-way couplet 2. Two-way driveway 3. City/town center Abstract: The couplets splits traffic that run through urban centers. It minimizes pedestrian crossing dangerous intersections and decreases average travel time through urban centers. Inventor: Colorado Springs Mixed Use Development Design Manual Location: New Jersey, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Meng Cao
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ACTIVE STORE FRONT STREETSCAPE DESIGN 1. Solar powered lamps for energy efficiency 2. Ample street lighting for visibility & safety 3. Trees for clean air & shade 4. On-street bike lanes 5. Plantings for beautification & rain water 6. Pedestrian flow 7. Public seating 8. Eyes on the street 9. Awning shelter for rain & sun protection 10. Sidewalk lighting for visibility & safety 11. Human-scale enclosure
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Abstract: The Streetscape Design provides eleven ingredients to maximize efficiency, visibility, safety, and comfort for pedestrians using small town or city sidewalks. Such elements include energy efficient lamps, street and sidewalk-facing lighting, plantings, seating, shelter, and human-scale enclosures. The design may be used in part, but for the best effect all elements should be used together. Patent applicant: Tali Cantor
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STREET BUFFER MEDIAN PARKLET 1. Pedestrian bump-out 2. Driveway 3. Pedestrian median parklet Abstract: A median parklet is public open space within the public street’s right of way. This space can have multiple functions from a parklet to a paved plaza. It can also be a site for public structure. It adds to public space as well as enhances the pedestrian experience while calming vehiculat traffic.
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BIKE LANE BUFFERS FLEX-POST PROMOTING BIKE SAFETY 1. Curb 2. Bike lane 3. Safety lane 4. Traffic lanes 5. Flex-post Abstract: Flexible posts separate bike lanes from traffic lanes, promoting safer and more bicycle-friendly streets through a simple design intervention. With this buffered bike lane, bicyclists and cars do not compete for the same road space, and the chance of collisions is greatly reduced.
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Inventor: City of Chicago Location: Chicago, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Emily Hosek 1
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PIAZZA DEL CAMPO PUBLIC SPACE WITH DYNAMIC EDGE AND SLOPE 1. Formation of the perimeter and central zone allowing mixed uses 2. Shell-shaped space with the effect of an amphitheatre 3. Strategic placement of Palazzo Pubblico as both a landmark and backdrop 4. Appropriate scale of buildings forming the edge relationship Abstract: Dynamic use of edge and slope conditions to facilitate formal and informal, highly diversified, spontaneous, and interactive activities.
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Location: Siena, Italy Status: Built Patent applicant: Olivia Cho
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CONNECTIVE PARK RITTENHOUSE SQUARE CONNECTIVITY
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Location: Philadelphia, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Zhen Qin
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FOUNTAIN PLAZA SANLITUN VILLAGE PLAZA 1. Fountain heads 2. Stone globes Abstract: 14 globes define a theater-in-theround space, inside of which 64 fountains propel water skyward. During the day, the globes delineate between wet and dry sections of the plaza. At night, the plaza is lit by underlighting from the globes, and they also provide comfortable seating, especially for parents as their children play. Inventor: The Oval Partnership Location: Beijing, China Status: Built Patent applicant: Cory Zimmerman
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CREEK TRAIL
MULTIPURPOSE FLOOD CONTROL CREEK TRAIL 1. Street 2. Sidewalk 3. Planting strip/rain garden 4. Pedestrian/jogging boardwalk 5. Swale and drywell or french drain riparian vegetated landscape edge 6. Utility box trench 7. Bike boardwalk 8. Potential sanitary sewer 9. Undisturbed natural creek edge 10. Creek 11. High flood level Abstract: The flood control creek trails help preserve natural waterways, act as landscape open spaces for active recreation, and storm water retention basins. Inventor: Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System Location: San Antonio, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Aditya Inamdar
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FLOOD WALL TRANSFORMATION 1. River bottom 2. Normal water level 3. Ground level 4. Flood wall height 5. Wall foundation 6. Sheet piling 7. Highest daily water level 4 17’-18’ 8. Aquatic plants 9. Previous flood wall (cut down to the height of normal water level) 10. Draining pipe 11. Pores 3 12. Flood control platform 11’-12’ 13. New flood wall (settled under greeneries) 2 8’-9’
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Inventor: Suzhou Creek Rehabili tation Leader Group Locations: Suzhou, China Status: Built Patent applicant: Zhen Qin
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SEW UP RIVERFRONT URBAN RIVERFRONT TRANSFORMATION 1. Driveway 2. Concrete riverfront parking 3. Bridge over roads 4. Building on high bank 5. Ramp stairs connecting river and public building 6. Green space 7. Bike lane 8. Cobble riverfront sidewalk
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Abstract: The original concrete riverfront surface parking is transformed into bike lanes, green space and cobbled sidewalk. The ramped bridge connects the buildings on the high bank to the riverfront. This kind of waterfront transformation can activate underutilized riverfront space.
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Inventor: City of Paris Location: Paris, France Status: Unbuilt Patent applicant: Meng Cao
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SOFT CONNECTION INDOOR & OUTDOOR CONNECTION SPACE 1. 1st FL office 2. 2nd FL Balcony Cafe 3. 3rd FL office 4. Office Building Lobby 5. Indoor trees 6. Indoor seating 7. Outdoor public space 8. Indoor semi-public spaces 9. Indoor private spaces Abstract: This Greenhouse POPOS (Privately Owned Public Open Space) was built in 2000. The tiered space includes a mezzanine with cafĂŠ tables and chairs in the lobby and on second floor balcony. Inventor: SOM Location: San Francisco, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Zhen Qin
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TRANSIT LANDSCAPE MULTI-LAYER TRANSIT STATION 1. Overlayed park surface 2. Transit stop + commercial space 3. Trolley confluence
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Abstract: In serving the efficiency of movement throughout the city, it is also important to create spaces that provide relief from the fast-paced activity below. Under-utilized space such as triangular blocks left over from angular intersections are transformed in this design into a programmatic layering that serves as a park, retail space, and transit station.
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GARAGE CAMOUFLAGE GREEN PARKING GARAGE 1. Ubiquitous parking garage at Lehigh University 2. Green roof of Ballet Valet parking garage 3. Exterior planting and vegetation wall 4. Ground floor stores Abstract: The social and environmental benefits of this retrofit will impact the streetscape, air quality, and microclimate for the immediate and nearby surroundings. Inventor: ArquitectonicaGEO Location: Miami Beach, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Tali Cantor
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GREEN PARKING GREEN PARKING LOT 1. Pervious asphalt/pavers 2. Swales 3. Trees 4. Drainage
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Abstract: Green Parking Lot combines stormwater management through retention by use of swales; effective and efficient drainage that doesn’t overload the combined sewer system in case of storms and heavy rains; and trees that provide for shade and visual relief.
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INFINITY FOREST AN UNIQUE URBAN EXPERIENCE 1. Surrounding vertical context 2. Existing pedestrian cut through 3. Existing smoker’s haven 4. Staked timber walls 10sqm 5. Mirror-lined interior 6. Silver birch trees 7. Cptical illusion: infinity forest within an urban context
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Abstract: This project attempts to bring an oasis of trees into an under utilized urban setting.
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Inventor: Matt Chan/ Scale Architecture Location: Sydney, Australia Status: Built Patent applicant: Suzanne Mahoney
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GREEN PARKLET PARKLET DESIGN WITH PARKING LOT 1. Green strip 2. Sidewalk 3. Passageway 4. Concrete slab 5. Landscaped seating 6. Wood bench 7. Planter buffer Abstract: Cost-effective, sustainable extension of a public parking median that provides additional space for street activities and green space. Location: Philadelphia, USA Status: Built Patnet applicant: Olivia Cho
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GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE CURB BUMP-OUT INTERSECTION 1. Storm water retention area 2. Sidewalk 3. Sidewalk ramp 4. Crosswalk 5. Parking 6. Build to line Abstract: Green Infrastructure curb bumpout not only helps in protecting parking and enhancing pedestrian experience by reducing crosswalk distance, but also acts as a landscape infrastructure system. The storm-water retention areas help in retaining water before letting it into combined sewer line.
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Inventor: Kentucky Green Infrastructure Action Plan Location: Portland, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Aditya Inamdar
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Abstract: This garden billboard helps create a unique, unexpected streetscape and breaks the status quo of the traditional steel and wood of advertising billboards. In place of these materials, the billboard is comprised of an elevated urban park with a bamboo forest with atmospheric observation and streaming technology. Given its high visibility in the landscape, it helps to advertise green infrastructure in cities and promote collective action towards more sustainable development. Inventor: Stephen Glassman Studio Location: Los Angeles, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Emily Hosek
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CONFETTI LIGHT BRINGING THE HUMAN SCALE TO SPACES 1. Taller building that is not built to human scale may make visitors feel overshadowed. 2. Confetti lights help create a lower ceiling, making the space feel more comfortable and to human scale. 3. During the day, recycled polymer lights reflect color on the ground. Abstract: Confetti lights establish a new “ceiling� between taller buildings, making a space feel more to human scale. The recycled, polymer lights reflect color on the ground during the day, creating a more vibrant floor while at night they provide lighting making the space safer. This simple lighting can activate a dead space in a relatively inexpensive way.
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Inventor: Sergio Sebatian Location: Madrid, Spain Status: Built Patent applicant: Amber Knee
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INTERACTIVE LIGHTING TO PROMOTE SAFETY 1. Existng problems with graffiti and safety in pedestrian tunnel 2. LED light wall, attracts attention; 2,500 lights along 24m wall 3. Curved ribbed wall prevents graffiti 4. Attention from a distance Abstract: This type of lighting installation could potentially be used in multiple locations to prevent crime in unsafe areas. Inventor: Urban Alliance Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Status: Built Patent applicant: Suzanne Mahoney
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FAVELA PAINTING COLORFUL CITYSCAPE 1. Contiguous building facades serve as a canvas for monumental, 7000 sq meter public mural. 2. Vibrant rays of color reflect distinct favela culture and community. 3. Activated public space is enhanced with a backdrop of favela art.
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Abstract: Grassroots, community-driven approach to place-making in favelas. Monumental mural art is utilized as a catalyst to activate public space and enrich the urban fabric through expression of community and culture. This finished project is part of a big ongoing project which aims to paint the entire hillside favela. Favela Painting is raising money to go back to Rio. Inventor: Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Status: Built Patent applicant: Olivia Cho
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TREE HOLE PAINTING CREATE SOME FUN FOR STREET Abstract: These charming tree hole paintings are a simple low cost approach to urban beautification. Many people can enjoy this art while passing by. Inventor: Yue Wang Location: Shijiazhuang, China Status: Built Patent applicant: Meng Cao
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WYNWOOD WAYS COLORFUL CROSSWALK 1. Pedestrian crossing zone 2. Colorful crosswalk Abstract: Colorful crosswalks liven up streetscapes, create a more vibrant walking experience for residents and visitors. Bright colors and interesting patterns help brand and give character to a neighborhood in a relatively inexpensive way, while encouraging public art and supporting local artists. They also help create more pedestrian-friendly intersections and encourage drivers to slow down.
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Inventor: Carlos Cruz-Diez Location: Miami, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Amber Knee
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BOXPARK SHOREDITCH POP-UP MALL DESIGN USING CONTAINERS 1. Sample interior shipping container: 39.5’ (l) x 7.7’ (w) x 8.8’ (h) 2. Upper floor public space for eating and gathering 3. Transferability and flexibility of containers allow a unique cargotecture that can be readily adapted to other underutilized properties Abstract: Diverse configuration of 60 standard shipping containers, stripped and refitted to create low cost, low risk, temporary pop-up retail outlet to bring life and attraction into derelict, vacant urban areas.
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Inventor: Roger Wade Location: Shoreditch, London Status: Built Patent applicant: Olivia Cho
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SLIM INFILL
ACTIVATE NARROW AND VACANT URBAN SPACE 1. Bedroom 2. Bathroom 3. Kitchen 4. Living room 5. Entrance Abstract: The Keret House is 72 cm at its narrowest point and 122 cm at its widest point. This slim apartment has one bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom and a living area. There are two non-opening windows from which sunlight can enter through translucent glass. This kind of urban infill utilizes narrow vacant space, turning it into an interesting space. Inventor: Jakub Szczesny Location: Warswa, Poland Status: Built Patent applicant: Meng Cao 1
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CONTAINER CLASSROOM ADAPTIVE REUSE OF STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS 1. Container classroom 2. Gather space 3. Playground 4. Door 5. Window 6. Roof
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Abstract: The adaptive reuse of shipping containers is an environmentally friendly practice. This design renovates the container to a classroom for children in rural village. Inventor: Tsai Design Studio Location: Cape Town, South Africa Status: Built Patent applicant: Megan Knowles
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CLIMBING WATER TOWER ADAPTIVE REUSE OF WATER TOWERS Abstract: Water towers have been around for thousands of years. They have taken on many forms, from traditional to modern. In addition to the traditional use, water towers can be repurposed for a variety of functions including housing, artwork, signage, and other purposes. This design transforms three water towers to a rock climbing wall.
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Inventor: NL Architects Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Status: Unbuilt Patent applicant: Megan Knowles
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MOSES BRIDGE SUNKEN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE Abstract: The bridge was designed to respond to the terrain of the site. It provides and unobstructed view of the water. Its interesting design provides visitors with a unique perspective of the water. Inventor: RO&AD Architecten Location: Halsteren, The Netherlands Status: Built Patent applicant: Philip McBride
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SIDEWALK ARCADES
AGEEABLE AND ACTIVATED STREET LIFE WITH ARCADES 1. Arcade 2. Shops 3. Street 4. Office/residential 5. Balcony Abstract: Arcades allow for shaded sidewalks in hot and dry or humid climate. They also help in activating street life along their length with active uses on ground floor spilling over in them. They also help create a unifying character in an urban district. Location: Padua, Italy Status: Built Patent applicant: Aditya Inamdar
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RED SWING PROJECT POSITIVELY IMPACT UNDER-UTILIZED PUBLIC SPACE 1. Location for a Red Swing should consider the surrounding landscape, accessibility, and safety. 2. Structure from which the swing hangs should be sturdy and parallel to the ground. 3. Seating should be able to support a large adult, by using 2 feet wide wood plank with 1.5 inch thickness. 4. Ropes should be 0.5 inch in diameter with minimal elasticity.
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STREET FOOD, FOOD CARTS & INFORMAL STALLS 1. Small carts can be easily moved and transported. 2. Stands can hitch to a truck for easy mobility and transportation. 3. Formal food trucks such as those seen commonly in Philadelphia, USA 4. During cold weather informal food stalls will oftentimes add tarps to trap in the heat and keep the wind, rain, and snow out. (Seoul, South Korea) Abstract: Sometimes street food is sold informally while in other places formal regulations limit street food. Street food works best in dense areas with adequate space on the sidewalk. Good locations include locations near transit stops, schools, and shopping and recreational areas.
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STREET OASIS STREET PARKLET DESIGN 1. Setback 2. Raised platform 3. Height 6’’ 4. Movable tables and chairs 5. Steel planter boxes 6. Guard rail 7. Drainage channel 8. Sidewalk 9. Storefront of local business Abstract: Parklets are a cost effective, seasonal method for providing outdoor seating for the public without crowding sidewalks. Location: Philadelphia, PA Status: Built Patent applicant: Olivia Cho
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STRAWBERRY TREE BLACK A SUSTAINABLE WAY TO CHARGE DEVICES 1. Solar panels 2. Solar energy 3. 3.5m x 5m high tree structure 4. Device chargers 5. Charge devices 6. Shaded leisure time & convenient device charging station
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Abstract: This sculptural structure collects solar energy for convenient public access.
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Inventor: Milos Milivojevic and Strawberry energy company Location: Belgrade, Serbia Status: Built Patent applicant: Suzanne Mahoney
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POP-UP PARKS SOFTWALK WITH KIT OF PARTS 1. Foldable seat attaches to sidewalk sheds 2. Counter space 3. Planter 4. Light reflector 5. Screen act as a visual buffer Abstract: Urban intervention in underutilized public spaces through the creation of DIY play-scapes. Singular red swings are hung from various urban infrastructures that re-vists and celebrate the dynamics of urban landscape. Inventor: Howard Chambers & Bland Hoke Location: New York, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Olivia Cho
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STAIR SQUARES STAIR TABLETOP
Abstract: This table allows for stairways to become a seating area with a tabletop. Having the convenience of a tabletop encourages people to linger. People can use the tabletop to catch up on work or have their lunch break. They are affixed to the marble staircase with VHB foam adhesive pads. Inventor: Mark Reigelman Location: New York, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Philip McBride
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ADAPTIVE REUSE PHONE BOOTH LIBRARY 1. Mtade from a single sheet of plywood 2. Mounted using existing phone booth hooks 3. Retrofits unused phone booth stand Abstract: The Phone Booth Library repurposes freestanding phone kiosks with built-in library shelves containing publically donated books. This design intervention is simple and cost efficient, adds visual interest, and encourages discussion and interaction.
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Inventor: John Locke Location: New York, USA Status: Built Patent applicant: Tali Cantor
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STREET CHARGE STREET FURNITURE DESIGN 1. Public street sign structure 2. Shelf and bench made from local + reclaimed material 3. Photovoltaic cell battery housed inside the channel of the sign structure, providing LED lighting at night 4. USB outlet for charging mobile and other electronic devices Abstract: Solar-powered charging station for urban pedestrians provides convenient access for recharing mobile devices and LED lighting at night, as well as shelf and benches for rest by utilizing existing public street sign structures. Inventor: PENSA Status: Built Patent applicant: Olivia Cho 3
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