Start with users and dwell time
Waiting, eating, resting, supervising and social gathering create different seating needs. Record the expected use before selecting form or material.
Public Realm & Development · Seating answer
How Do You Choose Public Seating?
The right seat depends on who will use it, how long they stay and how the product sits within the wider public space.
Planning guidance — final supplied configuration remains project-specific.
Place seating deliberately
Orientation, shade, views, pedestrian routes and proximity to activity can matter as much as the seat itself. Accessibility and final spacing remain part of the local public-space design.
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