Street Furniture News
Optimising the outdoor environment on retail and commercial sites
The design of outdoor spaces surrounding retail and commercial buildings is crucially important to the site’s long term economic, social and environmental sustainability. This article explains the multiple benefits that can be realised by property owners and developers when external spaces are well-conceived, innovatively designed and constructed using class-leading quality products.
Street furniture trends to look out for in 2024
Our towns and cities are constantly evolving to cope with changes in social, technological, and environmental needs. But how is street furniture set to evolve in 2024?
Wrapping up a busy 2023 with a positive outlook for 2024
Birthday celebrations for Artform Urban, a charity trek in the Peak District and the launch of a new HVM-compliant seat were just three of the highlights of a busy 2023 for the Bailey Street Furniture Group (BSFG).
Case Study: Soho Wharf - Street Furniture Direct supply seating to all new neighbourhood in Birmingham
Street Furniture Direct worked closely with Kilhan Construction to understand the specific requirements and delivered a robust range of Cruise benches
The importance of urban green spaces and how street furniture is influencing such areas
As our cities grow and more people move into already populated urban spaces, the importance of green spaces and natural wildlife increases.
How sustainability is influencing street furniture specification
With the UK Government's Net Zero policy as a guiding framework and the emphasis on reducing carbon footprint for projects, the criteria for selecting street furniture now includes more than just design and durability.
Understanding the impact of vandalism on street furniture, and how to reduce its effect
Street furniture is increasingly influencing our urban environments, adding aesthetic value and functional improvements with well thought out seating, litter bins, tree protection, planters, bollards, cycle parking and shelters. However, there's a lurking challenge that many in the industry face - vandalism.
How street furniture is becoming more inclusive
In recent years, the focus on inclusivity and accessibility has transformed many aspects of our society, including how towns and cities are designed. As expert suppliers of high-quality street furniture, Street Furniture Direct is aware of these evolving needs and we work closely with sub-contractors to meet them.
The increasingly modular nature of street furniture in specification
Specifying street furniture for outdoor areas can be a complex process. There are many factors to consider during specification to find the right design and functionality to enhance the local area. These include material selection, aesthetic appeal, availability, function (so what street furniture products are needed for the space), transportation to site, and ease of installation.
Tikehau Capital signs agreement to acquire a majority stake in CROWD to support its growth
Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, 20 July 2023 - Tikehau Capital, the global alternative asset management group, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in CReators of the Outside WorlD (“CROWD”, or “the Company”), a panEuropean leading provider of cycling infrastructure and sustainable street furniture, based in the Netherlands, with a strong presence in the DACH Region, from Convent Capital, an investment company based in Amsterdam.