interstice architects reflects san francisco’s topography with sunset parklet
situated in the city's outer sunset district, the versatile, public amenity undulates to form a bike parking platform, lounge chairs, tables, planters and a place for social gathering.
interstice architects reflects san francisco’s topography with sunset parklet
photography by cesar rubio
composed completely of timber, interstice architects developed the ‘sunset parklet’- a flexible, outdoor furniture situated in san francisco’s outer sunset district. unique from the other parklets within the city, the sculptural form derives from the topography of san francisco- mainly its famous uphill and downhill streets. measuring at 50 feet, the timber strips form ‘4 streets’ which undulate to become a bike parking platform, lounge chairs, tables, planters and accessible areas of ground. receiving special recognition in the urban design award, the public amenity encourages social gathering and its adaptability engages people from diverse constituencies.
the parklet is constructed using sustainable and reclaimed materials
offering a warm complex wood environment as a refuge from the concrete sidewalk
a bike parking platform has also been integrated
the parklet serves as a community gathering space
from some angles it resembles a large barge, or freighter carrying its passengers to the nearby beach
at 50 feet, the site was conceptually divided into 4 equal 18” parallel strips
initial drawing
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