Gallery of Winning Designs Announced for Friendship Park Competition in Armenia archdaily.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from archdaily.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Russian-Armenian SULIMAN, RAKOVSKAYA & SOFOYAN won the Urban Furniture category. Their modern bench design takes inspiration from the cultural code of Armenia with supports made of heavy stone to enable visitors to sit down next to a stranger without disturbing them. On the flat front faces of the stone, people can place art or informational graphic reliefs, telling people more about this place. At the same time, the length of the bench can vary depending on the context.
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The competition is a part of the integrated development of the park reflecting the city’s identity and conveying the idea of international collaboration. A total of 84 applications were received from 16 countries and 37 cities. An expert jury selected winners by online voting. The assessment criteria included the relevance of design principles, which were functionality, environmental friendliness, ergonomics and implementation. The jury also