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Simon Daniel-Brown's Coathanger seating wins 2007 RSA Wired Award

By squirrelbait - September 19, 2007

in Object Culture

Recent Northumbria University graduate Simon Daniel-Brown has received the 2007 RSA Wired Award for his Coathanger seating design that references the classic wire clothes hanger. The driving factor behind Brown's design is selective sociability in public places, attracting all types of users to a communal resting point. People can choose to interact or not be disturbed depending on exactly where on the structure they sit. The design is modular, comprised of straight, short curve, and long curve segments that can be joined and arranged in adaptable formations to fit a wide range of environments. The chrome-plated wire components are set in an undulating pattern which discourages people from sleeping on them and they allow dirt and rain to pass through, keeping the bench clean and inviting for all passersby.

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M J Farnham

17 years ago

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I think that this beautiful and well designed for different environments and stakeholders needs. I can't help to wonder how it would feel to sit on it. Especially on the angled sections I can't help but to think that it would be uncomfortable.
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mike

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seating that is anti sleeping
is bad design in my book - like airport seating
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zippyflounder

17 years ago

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blah just anouther drawing, too bad it wont work as drawn.
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Ellie

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It will serve as an interesting study in social behavior. I wonder if it helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.
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