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BARRIER BENCH

by , 07/31/06

safe: design takes on risk, barrier, philippe million, steel, MOMA

When societies undergo jarring events, fresh cultural expression emerges. For example, in a post-9/11 climate, our heightened awareness of security – both personal and national – has redefined the way we draw boundaries and deal with fear.

For the MOMA’s recent exhibition, SAFE: Design Takes on Risk, French born designer Philippe Million created this galvanized steel utility barrier to be a little more inviting than the standard variety; it may prevent passage, but it also offers a place to rest.

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4 Responses to “BARRIER BENCH”

  1. Nick Nick says:

    It is a bench but it could also be used as a step to easily get over the barrier.

  2. mahalie mahalie says:

    True that. But I’d still love to have one in my living room…plus you can park bikes on it!

  3. jimmy jimmy says:

    a place to rest…and a place to lock our bikes!

  4. mani mani says:

    i want total figure of solar bollon

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