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Project\/Projecte<\/em>\/Proyecto: Seeding Stillness<\/strong>
Author\/Autor<\/em>: Dana Dreimane and Una Stahovska<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Seeding Stillness<\/strong> is a modular, rotatable shading and seating installation, reclaiming constrained urban spaces for rest, quiet gathering, and sun relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeding Stillness \u00e9s una instal\u00b7laci\u00f3 modular i girat\u00f2ria d\u2019ombra i seient que recupera espais urbans limitats per al descans, la trobada tranquil\u00b7la i el refugi del sol.<\/em>
Seeding Stillness es una instalaci\u00f3n modular y giratoria de sombra y asiento que recupera espacios urbanos reducidos para el descanso, la reuni\u00f3n tranquila y el alivio del sol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Project addresses urban overheating in Barcelona with a site-specific seating and shading installation inspired by a poppy flower, combining practical function with a poetic invitation to slow down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ENG<\/strong>
\u201cSeeding Stillness\u201d is a modular urban intervention inspired by the poppy flower, designed for overheated, low-greenery urban areas. It responds to the need for rest and mental stillness in environments dominated by movement, noise, and sensory overload.

The poppy is chosen for its associations with sleep, restoration, and renewal, becoming a metaphor for well-being, comfort, and emotional accessibility. The design introduces emotional placemaking, bringing function together with symbolism, slowness, and reflection in fast-paced urban contexts.

The object combines seating with a rotating shading element that follows the sun, providing continuous shade. Its compact footprint suits dense environments lacking natural shade or contemplative spaces.

Its hybrid nature merges seating, shading infrastructure, and a visual marker that softens urban rigidity through organic form and color.

Fully modular, the system adapts to different spatial conditions, pedestrian flows, and community needs. Made from recycled plastic, it supports circular material use without compromising design quality.

Unlike conventional urban furniture focused on function alone, \u201cSeeding Stillness\u201d integrates narrative, ecological responsibility, and community experience. It addresses both physical needs\u2014shade and rest\u2014and psychological ones: to pause, connect, and be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CAT<\/strong>
\u201cSeeding Stillness\u201d \u00e9s una intervenci\u00f3 urbana modular inspirada en la flor de la rosella, dissenyada per a zones urbanes sobreescalfades i amb poca vegetaci\u00f3. Respon a la necessitat de descans i calma mental en entorns dominats pel moviment, el soroll i la sobrec\u00e0rrega sensorial.

La rosella s\u2019escull per les seves associacions amb el son, la restauraci\u00f3 i la renovaci\u00f3, convertint-se en una met\u00e0fora del benestar, el confort i l\u2019accessibilitat emocional. El disseny introdueix una creaci\u00f3 de llocs emocional, combinant funci\u00f3 amb simbolisme, lentitud i reflexi\u00f3 en contextos urbans accelerats.

L\u2019objecte combina seient amb un element d\u2019ombra giratori que segueix el sol, proporcionant ombra cont\u00ednua. La seva petita empremta permet adaptar-se a entorns densos sense ombra natural ni espais de contemplaci\u00f3.

La seva naturalesa h\u00edbrida integra seient, infraestructura d\u2019ombra i un element visual que suavitza la rigidesa urbana amb formes i colors org\u00e0nics.

Totalment modular, el sistema s\u2019adapta a diferents condicions espacials, fluxos de vianants i necessitats comunit\u00e0ries. Fabricat amb pl\u00e0stic reciclat, promou l\u2019\u00fas de materials circulars sense comprometre la qualitat del disseny.

A difer\u00e8ncia del mobiliari urb\u00e0 convencional centrat nom\u00e9s en la funci\u00f3, \u201cSeeding Stillness\u201d integra narrativa, responsabilitat ecol\u00f2gica i experi\u00e8ncia comunit\u00e0ria. Respon tant a necessitats f\u00edsiques \u2014ombra i descans\u2014 com psicol\u00f2giques: aturar-se, connectar i simplement ser.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ESP<\/strong>
\u201cSeeding Stillness\u201d es una intervenci\u00f3n urbana modular inspirada en la flor de la amapola, dise\u00f1ada para zonas urbanas sobrecalentadas y con poca vegetaci\u00f3n. Responde a la necesidad de descanso y calma mental en entornos dominados por el movimiento, el ruido y la sobrecarga sensorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La amapola se elige por sus asociaciones con el sue\u00f1o, la restauraci\u00f3n y la renovaci\u00f3n, convirti\u00e9ndose en una met\u00e1fora del bienestar, el confort y la accesibilidad emocional. El dise\u00f1o introduce un \u201cemotional placemaking\u201d, combinando funci\u00f3n con simbolismo, lentitud y reflexi\u00f3n en contextos urbanos acelerados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El objeto combina asiento con un elemento de sombra giratorio que sigue el sol, proporcionando sombra continua. Su huella compacta permite adaptarse a entornos densos sin sombra natural ni espacios de contemplaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Su naturaleza h\u00edbrida integra asiento, infraestructura de sombra y un elemento visual que suaviza la rigidez urbana mediante formas y colores org\u00e1nicos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Totalmente modular, el sistema se adapta a distintas condiciones espaciales, flujos peatonales y necesidades comunitarias. Fabricado con pl\u00e1stico reciclado, promueve el uso de materiales circulares sin comprometer la calidad del dise\u00f1o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A diferencia del mobiliario urbano convencional centrado solo en la funci\u00f3n, \u201cSeeding Stillness\u201d integra narrativa, responsabilidad ecol\u00f3gica y experiencia comunitaria. Responde tanto a necesidades f\u00edsicas \u2014sombra y descanso\u2014 como psicol\u00f3gicas: detenerse, conectar y simplemente ser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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