As part of the London Architecture Biennale 04, Islington Council commissioned the design of engaging public seating to encourage the increased use of local parks by the community and workforce.
The project was sponsored by Bloomberg and initiated by Scarlet Projects.

Uscreates collaborated with designers And Made to design and install three benches in two of Islington’s parks that comment on our current society’s use of social spaces.

OutcomesPress coverage in 3 international design magazines.

40% increase in usage of the green spaces since the installation of the benches.

“I come to spend my lunch break in this park because I now have somewhere to read, or eat my lunch in peace.” – Local business employee on the Peeping Benches.