Canopy
Public Seating Proposal
Fall 2025 | 5 Weeks
Canopy is a public bench concept that encourages community interaction, provides respite & shelter, and creates local habitat.
Public Seating Proposal
Fall 2025 | 5 Weeks
Canopy is a public bench concept that encourages community interaction, provides respite & shelter, and creates local habitat.
This project was made for the City of Bellingham's request for proposals.
How might urban architecture meet the diverse needs of its users?
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How might public seating foster social connection, provide shelter from the elements, support local habitats, and celebrate communal identity?
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Canopy's form is rooted in Bellingham's culture. It references materials from the town's past and the curves of sails on the bay.
Situated at the intersection of Bellingham's districts, Canopy provides a focal point for community.
Canopy's arches provide shelter from the elements and privacy, while maintaining sightlines
The form of Canopy's base creates the conditions for local underbrush plants to thrive.
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