Furnitubes helps to pedestrianise The Strand, Aldwych with seating and planter solutions

Project details:

The Strand Aldwych is a busy well-known public area between Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral. Historically plagued by traffic and pollution, people were reluctant to dwell for long periods of time. A series of ambitious plans by Westminster Council were designed to transform the area into a thriving, traffic-free public space and provide a boost to the local economy.

Furnitubes' design team worked collaboratively to develop a custom version of their popular, modular RailRoad seating range. A RailRoad wall-top solution was created with a custom curve to match the stone walls, and the platforms featured removable hatches for access when needed

Project Solution:

The RailRoad seating range is manufactured from triple processed recycled steel (their recommended finish system for steel products) and powder coated in a distinct metallic copper finish - while the iroko timbers were coated with UV protective finish in teak to maintain their natural look. This project focused on improving air quality, and the AKRI retaining planters were ideal for bringing green into the space. Their flexibility also allowed for matching of the geometry of the adjacent stone benches and roads. In order to prevent damage, welded anti skates were incorporated into the solution.The project not only provides health and well-being benefits, it will preserve its historic character and for the first time allow people to stop and appreciate the nearby listed buildings.

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