When it comes to outdoor public spaces, functionality and durability take on a greater importance for hardscaping elements due to their high traffic use during the warm months and incessant exposure to the elements, rain or shine. This selection of products combines subtle design elements that don’t overwhelm a space, while boasting the use of resilient materials that help keep them serviceable all year round.
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Better by Mmcité
The high-performance concrete trash bin provides public spaces with a minimalist aesthetic that can pack in a high volume of waste.
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Neck by Lab23
This irregularly shaped steel planter features an affixed bench, which can be made from Iroko or Okoume wood.
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LP Capsule by Louis Poulsen
This outdoor fixture was designed by Carsten Fischer, lead design architect at Danish firm Henning Larsen.
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Cann Benches by Metalco
This cantilevered bench was inspired by the shape of old cannons.
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Port Shelter C by UAP Supply
The structure owes its industrial aesthetic to the Port of Brisbane's shipping industry, and specifically, its shipping containers.
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Bike Rack 166 by ETE
This snake-like fiber-reinforced concrete bike rack can accommodate up to seven bicycles
