Skystation
Skystation is an interactive sculpture that also provides some public seating. The contours of the work are designed to fit the reclining human form and encourage contemplation of the sky. The seating it provides is similar to what NASA calls Neutral Body Posture, which is the shape the body returns to when free from the influence of gravity. Skystation creates an opportunity for pause, reflection and interaction within the public realm. It is inspired by the modernist idea of form follows function. It has the incidental effect of making conversations between strangers almost inevitable.
Skystation Sculptural Bench by Peter Newman was featured as an outstanding example of industrial design by the A' Design Award. Skystation Sculptural Bench earned the Silver A' Design Award in Street Furniture Design in 2023. The A' Street and City Furniture Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design recognition program that honors excellent design of benches, bollards, bus shelters, bicycle racks, litter bins, planters, signage, lighting fixtures and more.
