MVRDV Launches Barcode Modular Concrete Street Furniture for Escofet at Barcelona Pavilion
Founded in 1991 by Jacob van Rijs, Winy Maas, and Nathalie de Vries, MVRDV has created a modular concrete street furniture series named Barcode for Escofet, which van Rijs introduced at the Barcelona Pavilion. This collection features three modules: Tribune, Dune, and Desk, which can be arranged in various configurations. All modules have the same dimensions, facilitating seamless surfaces or compact setups. Additionally, Escofet offers planters in eight colors: red, green, yellow, grey, white, beige, and black. With 72 element options available, the collection allows for nearly limitless combinations. Van Rijs emphasizes the importance of fostering citizen ownership of urban environments, critiquing conventional design approaches. MVRDV's previous works include a woven mat in Bangkok and play areas in Mumbai.
Key facts
- MVRDV designed the Barcode modular concrete street furniture collection for Escofet.
- The collection was launched by MVRDV founding partner Jacob van Rijs at the Barcelona Pavilion.
- Barcode comprises three basic building blocks: steps, slopes, and a combined table and bench.
- The three modules—Tribune, Dune, and Desk—have identical height and width, enabling continuous surfaces.
- Modules can be arranged in a long line (hence Barcode) or as two-by-two islands.
- Add-ons like planters are available, and the concrete comes in eight colors from Escofet.
- MVRDV states the collection includes 72 element choices combinable into nearly infinite variations.
- Van Rijs hopes the design will encourage citizens to take ownership of urban spaces and use them unexpectedly.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- MVRDV
- Escofet
- Barcelona Pavilion
- Dezeen
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Bangkok
- Thailand
- Mumbai
- India
Sources
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