Commissioned by Secretaria de Infraestructura y Obras Publicas under the Government of Jalisco, West 8, in collaboration with Guadalajara-based Estudio 3.14, has designed a collection of street furniture for citizens of Jalisco.
Featuring different configurations of Terrazzo and colorful steel elements, the ‘Jalisco Kit’ is intended to revitalize the streetscapes of the diverse regions and cities in the Jalisco Territory in the coming years.
The final design is informed by two elements; respect for the local craftsman tradition and trees, specifically the role they play in the general health and wellbeing “Bienestar” of the community. Physical testing of 1:1 Bench prototypes by local residents on several proposed sites was also instrumental in the design process.
The suite of furniture, which contains a whole family of furnishings is also flexible enough to furnish the rich variety of public spaces within the state of Jalisco.