Street Furniture News

Now part of the Bailey Street Furniture Group, Cyclepods are playing an essential role in the UK’s rapidly improving cycling infrastructure which is encouraging more people to make the move to two wheels for commuting, travel to school, college and university and many aspects of daily life.

What is the one thing the residents of virtually every UK town and city have in common? Chances are most urban-dwellers will say their hometown is simply too congested and the traffic makes getting anywhere difficult and frustrating.

The Heron Shelter by Bailey Streetscene is a simple but robust structure. Classic in design but ultimately versatile, the Heron has multiple uses. It is perfect in many settings for use as a shelter, walkway, canopy or cycle storage.

Artform Urban Furniture has an aim to inspire both landscape architects and clients to create functional outdoor spaces that enhance and benefit our everyday lives. Investing in well-designed outdoor spaces is not only important for our physical health but that of our mental well-being too.

The devastating conflict in Ukraine and the sanctions placed on Russia by the rest of the world has inevitably led to supply uncertainty and escalating material costs. Following Covid and once the news of the invasion broke, steel prices jumped and have remained high. Both Russia and Ukraine are two of the world’s largest steel exporters.

There are many innovations for concrete underway, researchers are generating possibilities for this important building material and striving to find its place within a greener manufacturing future.

Concrete is a versatile material. It can be 3D printed, cast in a factory or in slip form. Concrete can take on many forms and is highly versatile. It can be curved and textured, shaped and smooth, polished or rough. Endless design possibilities!

In the current era of ‘green construction’, many are questioning our use of materials in manufacturing and design and asking how sustainable concrete really is? Our country in particular is held together with concrete, our schools, our homes and our infrastructure, all rely heavily and sometimes solely on concrete.

The cost of living crisis is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. For those who may not be choosing between ‘heating and eating’ but do need to budget, giving up their expensive gym membership may be a necessity. So what’s the solution to maintaining a healthy life and purse?

Our Italian design partners, Metalco, have received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for two products in their eclectic and forward thinking product portfolio.