Jeffrey Ian Ross (@jeffreyianross.bsky.social)

architecturediscuss on Instagram: "The "bench with spikes," formally known as the "Pay & Sit: The Private Bench", is a provocative design by artist Fabian Brunsing. I…" The "bench with spikes," formally known as the "Pay & Sit: The Private Bench", is a provocative design by artist Fabian Brunsing. Installed as a conceptual art piece in Berlin, Germany, the bench is equipped with retractable metal spikes that discourage prolonged use without payment. To sit comfortably, users must insert coins, which temporarily retract the spikes for a limited time, after which the spikes reemerge. Brunsing’s creation serves as a critique of the growing privatization and commodification of public spaces, highlighting societal disparities and exclusion, particularly affecting vulnerable groups like the homeless. While some applaud its ingenuity in sparking discussions about urban design and social issues, others condemn it as an embodiment of dehumanizing policies. This controversial bench remains a symbol of the ethical dilemmas surrounding public space management. #architecturediscuss #nuelarchitects #architecture #bench #innovation #art #money #archlovers #architect #landscapephotography #landscapelovers #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #nuelarchitect #architecturephotography #people #architecturelovers #architectural #archdigest #architecturedesing #design #Interiordesign #homedesing #graphicdesing #landscapeView all 3,398 comments https://instagram.com/reel/DMOXEIwICOP/?igsh=NTAzaGg1OHM1Y3J4