URBAN KATTE
reimagining indian street furniture
In today’s atomizing, fast-paced society, Bengaluru seems to be forgetting the simple act of slowing down. As we continue to build relentlessly, shrinking open spaces, the very idea of urban furniture, and the culture of shared outdoor life it once supported, has all but disappeared.
This design seeks to rekindle the collective joy and spontaneity of childhood, evoking memories of playgrounds and words like ‘see-saw’, ‘merry-go-round’, and ‘hopscotch’. The proposal reimagines urban furniture as playful, adaptable installations that invite participation. The modular elements encourage users to engage in the act of creation, configuring pieces to suit different needs and settings. Each arrangement transforms the space, infusing it with liveliness, nostalgia, and a renewed sense of community.
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Team
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Typology
Team
Year
Critics
Role
Bengaluru, India (Unbuilt)
Urban Street Furniture
Vaishnavi Chandra Kumar, Neha Harish
September 2020, Competition Entry (Top 10 selected projects)
Lina Obregon, Federico Rossi, Nishma Pandit, Dylan Horvath, Pierro Lissoni, Krisztian Toth, Rooshad Shroff
Conception, design development, design drawing and representation
Urban Street Furniture
Vaishnavi Chandra Kumar, Neha Harish
September 2020, Competition Entry (Top 10 selected projects)
Lina Obregon, Federico Rossi, Nishma Pandit, Dylan Horvath, Pierro Lissoni, Krisztian Toth, Rooshad Shroff
Conception, design development, design drawing and representation