You are where you sit: Zurich shows us how
Zurich shows us how people thrive in places that reflect their personality and different people need different settings. Diversity of seating is a necessary amenity.
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“Benches are artifacts, the purpose of which is to punctuate architectural photos. They are not so good for seating. There are too few of them; they are too small; they are often isolated from other benches or whatever action there is on the plaza.” — William H. Whyte, The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces
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