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Bowery Stadium’s current “refresh” includes a push of Nike’s Flyknit running shoe. Over the summer of 2012, the New York City site will host three community workshops with local architect and Cornell University researcher Jenny Sabin to explore the artistry of Flyknit products. By harnessing the bright, neon colors popular in today’s footwear, the space was reinvented to familiarize potential customers with the materials' performance aspects.
Bowery Stadium’s current “refresh” includes a push of Nike’s Flyknit running shoe. Over the summer of 2012, the New York City site will host three community workshops with local architect and Cornell University researcher Jenny Sabin to explore the artistry of Flyknit products. By harnessing the bright, neon colors popular in today’s footwear, the space was reinvented to familiarize potential customers with the materials' performance aspects.
Creative workshops allow youngsters a chance to explore art and gives Nike a way to market product. Nike allows visitors to the locations to customize products in a way not otherwise possible. By offering a different set of materials than what's available to the greater public, visitors feel they have ownership in the retail experience, as seen here in Milan.
Creative workshops allow youngsters a chance to explore art and gives Nike a way to market product. Nike allows visitors to the locations to customize products in a way not otherwise possible. By offering a different set of materials than what's available to the greater public, visitors feel they have ownership in the retail experience, as seen here in Milan.
The bare-bones framework of many of the stadium spaces, like the white- and black-clad London location, gives each “refresh” the ability to create a specific look for a specific time, without requiring major overhauls.
The bare-bones framework of many of the stadium spaces, like the white- and black-clad London location, gives each “refresh” the ability to create a specific look for a specific time, without requiring major overhauls.
For a stadium space to be successful, the community must get involved. “Rather than thinking of the stadium's store zone as a retail apparel space, we looked at typologies that spoke more to socialization,” de Cardenas says. Using a material palette of pegboard, gaffers tape, and plywood made it easy to convert the space from event to event. Bowery Stadium has taken on a variety of new permutations since de Cardenas first touched it—which was exactly the intention. Fast Company covered the space when it opened in 2010. Read their story here.
For a stadium space to be successful, the community must get involved. “Rather than thinking of the stadium's store zone as a retail apparel space, we looked at typologies that spoke more to socialization,” de Cardenas says. Using a material palette of pegboard, gaffers tape, and plywood made it easy to convert the space from event to event. Bowery Stadium has taken on a variety of new permutations since de Cardenas first touched it—which was exactly the intention. Fast Company covered the space when it opened in 2010. Read their story here.
Nike Stadium space offers a series of programming set in tandem with the sporting calendar as shown in the Milan location. Merging the idea of creating products and viewing sport, all with bolts of color, plays out well in this location.
Nike Stadium space offers a series of programming set in tandem with the sporting calendar as shown in the Milan location. Merging the idea of creating products and viewing sport, all with bolts of color, plays out well in this location.
Rafael de Cardenas says the concept of design and social interaction as a retail trend has caught on as brands try to establish “cultural relevance.” He says that retail spaces that include collaborative design and instill an attitude without “force-feeding cool,” prove the most successful. Here in Paris (not designed by de Cardenas), the ever-changing space looks much less like retail and more like a downtown experience.
Rafael de Cardenas says the concept of design and social interaction as a retail trend has caught on as brands try to establish “cultural relevance.” He says that retail spaces that include collaborative design and instill an attitude without “force-feeding cool,” prove the most successful. Here in Paris (not designed by de Cardenas), the ever-changing space looks much less like retail and more like a downtown experience.
It's common for Nike Stadium locations, such as this one in London, to invite basketball or soccer athletes to speak directly with customers. Retailers hope that providing a theater-like space for community performances or Nike-sponsored chats will engage visitors more effectively than a conventional retail space.
It's common for Nike Stadium locations, such as this one in London, to invite basketball or soccer athletes to speak directly with customers. Retailers hope that providing a theater-like space for community performances or Nike-sponsored chats will engage visitors more effectively than a conventional retail space.
Originally designed by architect Rafael de Cardenas, the Bowery Stadium location in New York City provides plenty of “DIY aesthetic,” de Cardenas tells Dwell. “We certainly looked at other stadiums, but this was thought of as a stand-alone project.” In the original design, de Cardenas says he used triangular boxes (some seen in the background) that stacked to become stadium seats, displays for shoes, or places to lounge during parties—a true example of the users making the space their own.
Originally designed by architect Rafael de Cardenas, the Bowery Stadium location in New York City provides plenty of “DIY aesthetic,” de Cardenas tells Dwell. “We certainly looked at other stadiums, but this was thought of as a stand-alone project.” In the original design, de Cardenas says he used triangular boxes (some seen in the background) that stacked to become stadium seats, displays for shoes, or places to lounge during parties—a true example of the users making the space their own.
Custom-made Pots by James Corner Field Operations To spruce up the MGM portion of the City Center Las Vegas project, these custom-made pots were designed to provide both a stable and clean way to showcase plants near the pool area of the project. Interwoven along the walking paths, the height variation and tipping sensation offers some visual respite from the Vegas glitz.
Custom-made Pots by James Corner Field Operations To spruce up the MGM portion of the City Center Las Vegas project, these custom-made pots were designed to provide both a stable and clean way to showcase plants near the pool area of the project. Interwoven along the walking paths, the height variation and tipping sensation offers some visual respite from the Vegas glitz.
Melbourne Bench by Igor Solovyov Simple, with a clear silhouette, the cast aluminum and pine wood bench by Belarusian designer Igor Solovyov pops up in urban boasts a modern, yet classical, feel.
Melbourne Bench by Igor Solovyov Simple, with a clear silhouette, the cast aluminum and pine wood bench by Belarusian designer Igor Solovyov pops up in urban boasts a modern, yet classical, feel.
t3 by omos The streets of Ireland come alive with color and texture with the t3 bench by omos. The brightly colored furniture helps bring a splash of life to a gray area and entice folks to visit the street and stay for a while.
t3 by omos The streets of Ireland come alive with color and texture with the t3 bench by omos. The brightly colored furniture helps bring a splash of life to a gray area and entice folks to visit the street and stay for a while.
Nu Line Bench by Landscape Forms Race Street Pier in Philadelphia utilizes off-the-shelf benches and furnishings from Landscape Forms’ Nu Line to give visitors a way to experience the views on the newly created waterfront park. The wide benches encourage lounging and the wooden viewing stands nearby offer the chance to lean back and relax while looking out towards the water. There’s a little something for everyone, it seems.
Nu Line Bench by Landscape Forms Race Street Pier in Philadelphia utilizes off-the-shelf benches and furnishings from Landscape Forms’ Nu Line to give visitors a way to experience the views on the newly created waterfront park. The wide benches encourage lounging and the wooden viewing stands nearby offer the chance to lean back and relax while looking out towards the water. There’s a little something for everyone, it seems.
Granville Bench by PWL By mixing native materials (the wood) with urban flair (the metal), PWL Partnership’s Derek Lee led the in-house design of new street furniture for Granville Street in downtown Vancouver. The benches’ raised arm rests provide resistance from skateboarders, but also a provide a variety of gathering options. All-metal chairs in the same form as the bench provide smaller options that can tuck in where the benches might not fit.
Granville Bench by PWL By mixing native materials (the wood) with urban flair (the metal), PWL Partnership’s Derek Lee led the in-house design of new street furniture for Granville Street in downtown Vancouver. The benches’ raised arm rests provide resistance from skateboarders, but also a provide a variety of gathering options. All-metal chairs in the same form as the bench provide smaller options that can tuck in where the benches might not fit.
Pink Umbrellas by Claude Cormier Canada’s Sugar Beach, located in downtown Toronto, offers a whimsical way to experience sand and water in an urban environment. To ratchet up the fun, Montreal designer Claude Cormier dreamed up these pink umbrellas to shade visitors in an area also featuring a colorful fountain display. The hues at Sugar Beach fit the name and contrasts the downtown core.
Pink Umbrellas by Claude Cormier Canada’s Sugar Beach, located in downtown Toronto, offers a whimsical way to experience sand and water in an urban environment. To ratchet up the fun, Montreal designer Claude Cormier dreamed up these pink umbrellas to shade visitors in an area also featuring a colorful fountain display. The hues at Sugar Beach fit the name and contrasts the downtown core.
Railings by West 8 + DTAH Sure, there are cool benches, but what about rapturous railings? The Rees WaveDeck by West 8 in downtown Toronto offers a modern take on separating visitors from the water: a sleek, yet rounded, railing that doesn’t limit the views of the water and compliments the wood-heavy decks.
Railings by West 8 + DTAH Sure, there are cool benches, but what about rapturous railings? The Rees WaveDeck by West 8 in downtown Toronto offers a modern take on separating visitors from the water: a sleek, yet rounded, railing that doesn’t limit the views of the water and compliments the wood-heavy decks.
West 26th Street Viewing Spur Bench designed by James Corner Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro Your city might not be able to replicate New York’s High Line , but what about the wooden benches that accompany the uber trendy spot? Designed in-house by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and James Corner Field Operations specifically for the project, a variety of benches provide context for the elevated park at the West 26th Street viewing space.
West 26th Street Viewing Spur Bench designed by James Corner Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro Your city might not be able to replicate New York’s High Line , but what about the wooden benches that accompany the uber trendy spot? Designed in-house by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and James Corner Field Operations specifically for the project, a variety of benches provide context for the elevated park at the West 26th Street viewing space.
Maggie Bench by Gustafson Guthrie Nichol Originally designed by Seattle landscape architectural firm Gustafson Guthrie Nichol for Chicago’s Millennium Park, this sleek bench with a hint of colorful life combines “contemporary and historic elements” in one piece.
Maggie Bench by Gustafson Guthrie Nichol Originally designed by Seattle landscape architectural firm Gustafson Guthrie Nichol for Chicago’s Millennium Park, this sleek bench with a hint of colorful life combines “contemporary and historic elements” in one piece.
Kajen Bench by Thomas Bernstrand Swedish designer Thomas Bernstrand has a variety of street furniture choices in his back pocket, but his “Kajen” bench—now on display throughout Sweden—comes complete with a matching footrest, not the norm in street benches. Known for his high backs (other benches of his design have even greater verticality), Bernstrand offers a different shape for the street.
Kajen Bench by Thomas Bernstrand Swedish designer Thomas Bernstrand has a variety of street furniture choices in his back pocket, but his “Kajen” bench—now on display throughout Sweden—comes complete with a matching footrest, not the norm in street benches. Known for his high backs (other benches of his design have even greater verticality), Bernstrand offers a different shape for the street.
Key Bike Rack by Santa & Cole Nothing says locking up your bike like a “key” rack, created by Spanish designers Santa & Cole. This brightly colored design—yellow and red are just a couple of the options—provides some flair to any sidewalk, offering a powerful security tool and admirable aesthetics at the same time (as seen in this photo from Fort Lauderdale, Florida).
Key Bike Rack by Santa & Cole Nothing says locking up your bike like a “key” rack, created by Spanish designers Santa & Cole. This brightly colored design—yellow and red are just a couple of the options—provides some flair to any sidewalk, offering a powerful security tool and admirable aesthetics at the same time (as seen in this photo from Fort Lauderdale, Florida).
Olympic Village by PWL A mix of street furniture designed for the Olympic Village in Vancouver offers swiveled chairs (all comforts of home right on the waterfront!) with oversized white loungers. Both get plenty of use by people looking to either relax or take in the urban waterfront sites on the newly designed boardwalk.
Olympic Village by PWL A mix of street furniture designed for the Olympic Village in Vancouver offers swiveled chairs (all comforts of home right on the waterfront!) with oversized white loungers. Both get plenty of use by people looking to either relax or take in the urban waterfront sites on the newly designed boardwalk.
Canoe Bridge Vancouver, British Columbia PWL Partnership 131 feet Vancouver’s Olympic Village melds a modern, urban vibe with a working edge, reminiscent of the site’s past. The Canoe Bridge meshes too, its true-to-life canoe form offering a modernly smooth yet ruggedly distinct design that both contrasts with and complements the seawall walking path.
Canoe Bridge Vancouver, British Columbia PWL Partnership 131 feet Vancouver’s Olympic Village melds a modern, urban vibe with a working edge, reminiscent of the site’s past. The Canoe Bridge meshes too, its true-to-life canoe form offering a modernly smooth yet ruggedly distinct design that both contrasts with and complements the seawall walking path.
Harbor Drive San Diego, California Safdie Rabines Architects 550 feet This skeletal, sculptural structure in downtown San Diego connects trolley tracks to Petco Park. Visitors are enticed to the walkway by a glass elevator tower, which showcases the elevator’s inner workings as it ascends to the steel-and-concrete bridge. The curve of the crossing, along with the bridge’s iconic spear, ensures varying visual interest from all sides—even from below.
Harbor Drive San Diego, California Safdie Rabines Architects 550 feet This skeletal, sculptural structure in downtown San Diego connects trolley tracks to Petco Park. Visitors are enticed to the walkway by a glass elevator tower, which showcases the elevator’s inner workings as it ascends to the steel-and-concrete bridge. The curve of the crossing, along with the bridge’s iconic spear, ensures varying visual interest from all sides—even from below.
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge New Plymouth, New Zealand Novare Design 285 feet The graceful Te Rewa Rewa span over the Waiwhakaiho River presents visitors with a sense of transformation as they cross through the gateway to the sacred land of the local Maori tribe. The white steel ribs form an arch, artistically symbolizing the path of the wind while also framing Mount Taranaki.
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge New Plymouth, New Zealand Novare Design 285 feet The graceful Te Rewa Rewa span over the Waiwhakaiho River presents visitors with a sense of transformation as they cross through the gateway to the sacred land of the local Maori tribe. The white steel ribs form an arch, artistically symbolizing the path of the wind while also framing Mount Taranaki.
Kurilpa Bridge Brisbane, Australia Arup 1,541 feet The slew of cables and tubes isn’t just a seemingly random array of mastlike visuals, but instead it functions as the tension-supported cable-stay system hoisting the steel bridge over the Brisbane River. The bridge features viewing platforms, all-weather canopies, and ever-changing LED mood lighting. A purple bridge, anyone?
Kurilpa Bridge Brisbane, Australia Arup 1,541 feet The slew of cables and tubes isn’t just a seemingly random array of mastlike visuals, but instead it functions as the tension-supported cable-stay system hoisting the steel bridge over the Brisbane River. The bridge features viewing platforms, all-weather canopies, and ever-changing LED mood lighting. A purple bridge, anyone?
Linked Hybrid Beijing, China Steven Holl Architects Eight bridges totaling 1,004 feet The Linked Hybrid bridges harness color and under-lighting to animate and reflect off the pool below. The eight enclosed bridges connect eight buildings at slightly differing levels and with varying interactions—including a swimming pool, auditorium, and cafe.
Linked Hybrid Beijing, China Steven Holl Architects Eight bridges totaling 1,004 feet The Linked Hybrid bridges harness color and under-lighting to animate and reflect off the pool below. The eight enclosed bridges connect eight buildings at slightly differing levels and with varying interactions—including a swimming pool, auditorium, and cafe.