Re Form Urban Furniture System by Bulent Unal |
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| DESIGN NAME: Re Form PRIMARY FUNCTION: Urban Furniture System INSPIRATION: Project was inspired by the need for adaptable and long-lasting urban furniture that responds to evolving public space dynamics. The concept stems from modularity in architecture and urban design, allowing flexible configurations to suit various spatial and functional needs. Research on durable, cost-effective materials led to the use of concrete, ensuring weather resistance and ease of production. The design encourages interaction and engagement by enabling reconfigurable layouts over time. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Crafted from durable concrete, offers adaptable solutions for various urban spaces. Each module can be arranged in multiple configurations to serve different functions, ensuring flexibility and long-term usability. The design integrates optional wooden or concrete seating surfaces, enhancing comfort and aesthetics. Easily produced, cost-effective, and weather-resistant, these modules encourage social interaction and can be repositioned over time, keeping public spaces dynamic and engaging. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The modular system allows flexible arrangements, adapting to various urban needs. Modules can be repositioned over time, creating dynamic public spaces that evolve with user demands. Their weight ensures stability, while forklift-assisted placement allows easy reconfiguration. Optional wooden surfaces enhance comfort, encouraging social interaction. This adaptability fosters renewed engagement, making urban spaces more versatile, inviting, and sustainable over time. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in December 2024 in Ankara and finished in February 2025 in Ankara |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The design utilizes high-strength, weather-resistant concrete for durability and cost-efficiency. Modules are cast using precision molds, ensuring consistency and ease of mass production. Optional wooden seating surfaces add warmth and user comfort. The modular units are designed for transportation via forklift, enabling quick and flexible installation. This approach minimizes construction complexity while allowing for reconfiguration to adapt to changing urban needs. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The design consists of four modular units, two of which have two sub-variations. All units have a uniform seating height of 450 mm for ergonomic comfort. Three units fit precisely within a 2000 mm x 2000 mm footprint, optimizing spatial efficiency. The leaf-shaped unit measures approximately 2800 mm in length. Made from durable concrete with optional wooden surfaces, the modules are designed for forklift-assisted placement and flexible reconfiguration. TAGS: Modular Urban Furniture, Adaptive Public Spaces, Concrete Durability, Flexible Configuration, Social Interaction RESEARCH ABSTRACT: This project explores modular urban design, emphasizing adaptability, durability, and social engagement. The goal was to create a reconfigurable public seating system that supports various spatial layouts and social interactions. Research involved ergonomic studies, and modular arrangement analysis. Findings demonstrated that different configurations foster diverse social dynamics, encouraging interaction, inclusivity, and flexible public space utilization. CHALLENGE: This design is based on applied research in modular urban furniture and material durability. The objective was to develop a cost-effective, flexible, and weather-resistant solution for public spaces. The methodology included material testing, user interaction studies, and modular configuration analysis. Data was gathered through observational research and prototyping. Findings revealed that reconfigurable layouts enhance public engagement and spatial efficiency. This research contributes to urban design by offering adaptable, long-lasting, and interactive solutions for evolving city environments. ADDED DATE: 2025-02-28 01:37:00 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Designer: Bulent Unal IMAGE CREDITS: Main Image #1: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025 Opt. Image #1: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025 Opt. Image #2: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025 Opt. Image #3: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025 Opt. Image #4: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025 |
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NAME: Bulent Unal PROFILE: Bülent Ünal graduated from Middle East Technical University, Department of Industrial Design between 1989-1993. After his military service, he started his career as co-founder, general manager and art director of a company specialized in design and advertising in Ankara between 1996-2011. In 2011, his expertise in 3D architectural visualization enabled him to be involved in projects for 5 months at an international ECOU company in Libya. In 2013, he received his master's degree in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design from Atılım University. In 2017, he received his PhD degree on architectural design in the Department of Architecture. Since 2017, he has been working as the head of the department of Industrial Design at Atılım University Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture and as the vice dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture. He is married and has one child. |
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Re Form Urban Furniture System by Bulent Unal is Winner in Street Furniture Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Bulent Unal for design Re Form here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Bulent Unal. · Click here to view the profile and other works by Bulent Unal. |
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