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Public seats in different shapes

2021-08-09 09:42:39
Author: OSHUJIAN PUBLIC SEAT
 in different shapes
 
Do you know how to set up seats in public spaces? When placing a group of seats in an urban space, there are mainly the following directions that need to be grasped. 
 
Starting from the set location, it is necessary to grasp the "corner mentality".
A very interesting phenomenon, for people who take a bus or subway, in the case of alternatives, the first occupied position in a group of bench seats must be located on both sides; in a public place, Most of the first occupied positions are near walls, corners, etc. From a personal psychological point of view, this kind of position can often give people a more sense of security because of occlusion or a sense of reliance. Therefore, setting the seat can start from the "corner mentality" and rationally arrange it.
 
 
Seats in recesses in the public environment tend to be more popular
Starting from the orientation of the setting, the public vision needs to be considered. When people choose to stop and relax in a public space, they always hope to appreciate the various advantages of the place, such as special terrain, space, climate or landscape. The opportunity to watch various activities is a key factor in the public's seat selection. Seats that can enjoy the surrounding crowd activities or beautiful scenery tend to be used a bit higher.
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public seats
public seats
 
 
Orientation of seats in general public spaces
It is not difficult to find that among the seats with backrests in urban public spaces, chairs facing the road or crowds are more popular. Therefore, when setting the seat, fully consider the orientation and the public's field of vision.
 
 
Orientation of seats in general public spaces
Public seats are often set in a certain functional space, and the spatial function positioning is different, and the layout of the seats should also be adjusted to the time and local conditions. In the rest space, the setting of the seat should be close to the sidewalk and walking path, which is convenient for the public to use. This type of seat is often large in number and concentrated in layout, and it can also be combined with public facilities such as trees, flowers, bicycle racks and so on. Seats combined with other facilities often involve personal privacy in the communication area. At this time, the seats should be far away from the walking path or the activity space. The seats should be arranged for 2 to 3 people in a scattered manner.
 
 
Seat settings suitable for conversation
The public space used for thinking or reading requires a quieter environment, and semi-enclosed 1-2 seats should be used to avoid mutual disturbance.
 
 
Seat settings suitable for thinking
 
 
When designing a seat, how to grasp the appropriate scale?
 
Earlier we have talked about the "humanization principle" in public facilities. As a rest facility for people, seats should also put people's needs as the first priority to meet the comfort of use. Then the design should be based on the human body so that its height and width conform to the basic physiological dimensions of the human body. Generally speaking, a person's lower limbs are used as a reference. The seat width of a general single-seat stool is 40~45cm, which is equivalent to the width of a person's shoulder; the height of the seat surface is about 38~40cm, which is equivalent to the distance from the bottom of the human foot to the knee joint. When setting the backrest for the seat, the length of the backrest is 35~40cm. For the seat that rests for a long time, the inclination of the backrest should be larger, and the inclination to the seat surface should be within 5°. With the design of a rest stool without backrest, the width and depth of the stool can be freely measured, 33~40cm, which can be adjusted according to the situation of the environment.
 
 
Airport seats
The seat width of the grandstand is about 25cm, the seat surface is 40cm high, and the back length is about 20cm; the rest seats in squares and amusement parks are generally smaller in size, 30~60cm in height, 20cm~30cm in width, and 15~25cm in depth. .
 
 
Square seat
According to the behavioral psychology of people in the environment, people will unconsciously maintain personal distance or social distance from unfamiliar people. Usually, there are situations where only three people sit in six-person seats or only one person sits in two-person seats. On the whole, a three-person seat with a length of about 200cm is the most practical. It can be seen that the seats in subway stations are mostly three-person seats.

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public seats
 
 
 
Get to know the seats of different materials and get a deep understanding of the world of seats
The shape of the seats in the public environment is varied, and the materials are also diverse. The environment and the emotions conveyed by different materials are also different. Generally speaking, it can be roughly divided into the following categories.
 
 
Wooden seat
Refers to chairs made mainly of wood. Wooden seats have clear texture, natural beauty and easy processing. They are commonly used materials for street seats and are very popular in the north. However, wood has poor corrosion resistance and is easily damaged when exposed to outdoor environments for a long time. Therefore, this kind of seat needs anti-corrosion treatment before processing, and more maintenance is required in the later stage.
 
 
Stone seat
The main materials are granite, marble and ordinary stone. This material is hard, corrosion-resistant, impact-resistant, and has a unique style. However, limited by processing technology, the shape of the stone seat is relatively monotonous, and the seat surface is cold, without a backrest, and the comfort is not as good as other materials.

 
Metal seat
Commonly used material is pig iron, and there are also a large number of stainless steel and aluminum alloy seats. This kind of material has good physical and mechanical properties, low price and easy processing. However, due to the high thermal conductivity of metal, the temperature of the seat is difficult to adapt to the requirements of the seat surface in winter and summer, and it is often used with wooden materials.
 
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public seats
 
Plastic seat
Plastic is a polymer material, including synthetic fiber, synthetic rubber, etc. This material has strong plasticity, light weight, firmness, corrosion resistance, and rich colors. It is very common in street seats. In order to change the properties of materials, many composite materials have appeared and used, such as flat composite materials, metal glass steel materials and so on. These materials have good physical and chemical properties, which expand the possibilities of seats.
 
 
 
With the development of society, the public has also put forward more demands for smart seats. In terms of appearance design, the landscape of the seat is getting stronger and stronger, and some seat design settings can become separate landscape sketches. In terms of functional design, intelligence and intelligence have become a new development direction, which is in line with the current smart city that is being vigorously developed. At present, many companies have developed solutions for smart seats and put them into practical applications.