Design
JCDecaux använder sig av över 50 designers från hela världen. Från Sverige
kan nämnas Olle Anderson och bolaget White Design AB. Läs mer whitedesign.com
Andra
internationella, stora namn är Bellini, Starck
, Cox, Szekely,
Foster, Wilmotte,
Holscher, Mackintosh
School och Porsche Design.
I
USA tilldelades JCDeaux 1996 ett prestigefyllt pris för utmärkt
design för en offentlig handikapptoalett, modell San Fransisco, tillika
ett väderskydd med integrerad telefon, design Norman Foster och slutligen
en gatubeslysning, som formgivits av Philippe Starck. Samma år fick
JCDecaux ytterligare ett pris för sin offentliga handikapptalett, modell
San Fransisco, utdelat av Images Universal Design Excellence Project i
Washington i samarbete med the National Endowment for the Arts.
Mario
Bellini
"To design something new - a large architectural
structure, a piece of furniture or a small object - has always been a
rewarding experience for me, a rare privilege which should not be taken
lightly. It requires a very detailed line of research which must be
carried out with the very best associates. Design new street furniture?
... only with the number one, with JCDecaux. Just imagine what it is to
design a little of the mechanics, a part of the street furniture which
contributes to the architecture of the "Eternal City". Looking at the
technical and functional aspects in a disciplined way, which is easy to do
with JCDecaux, we focused all our attention on the City (Rome and all the
other cities), and designed street furniture, which is minimalist and
easily identifiable. This furniture in no way strives to compete with the
monuments of this historical city but, on the contrary, endeavors to blend
with and enhance even the simplest landscapes of the outskirts of the
newly built cities." Läs mer bellini.it
Philippe
Starck
"I do not know if the third millennium will be mystical,
but I do know that it will be Human. This is a certainty. With Jean-Claude
Decaux we are working towards this in our everyday lives - in the city, in
the street." Läs mer philippe-starck.com
Philip
Cox
"In 1997 JCDecaux sought the assistance of local architects
in preparing their bid to design a series of street furniture for the
Sydney Council and a number of councils from the Sydney region. Philip Cox
was delighted to be part of this team and traveled to Paris to meet
representatives of JCDecaux and to investigate street furniture design in
France and England. The high standard of the JCDecaux-designed street
furniture confirmed Philip Cox's admiration for the company and his
enthusiasm for the Sydney City project. That the bid was ultimately
successful was due in no small measure to JCDecaux's understanding of the
need to incorporate into the design, the essential qualities of life in
Sydney, its openness, light and spontaneity. The project continues with a
completion date in the year 2000."
Läs mer cox.com.au
Martin
Szekely
"Street furniture is regarded by all of its users as
belonging to them, both in a visual and a true sense; and thus my focus
has, above all, been cultural. My work for JCDecaux was an overview of
what had been realised within the company since the 60's. It was not a
question of making a new, more cleverly designed range, but of finding a
new method of application, the true roots of street furniture - from the
world of plants to all kinds of arborescent forms; from those painted by
Guimard to those photographed by Blossfeldt; or from working along
vertical lines as in the "Unending Kiosk" by Brancusi to those of gothic
cathedrals. To stir the memories of those for whom the projects are
intended is in itself a way of reaching them. In this sense, design takes
on a new meaning; it is a gesture to others."
Läs mer martin.szekely.com
Norman
Foster
"JCDecaux has created the right combination of
appropriate design, economic viability and a high level of maintenance
that is essential if street furniture is to be successful. We have found
that JCDecaux, more than any other company, understands the realities of
designing, manufacturing and installing equipment. It was therefore with
great pleasure and respect that we accepted the invitation of JCDecaux to
design for them. The work we have undertaken for JCDecaux has extended our
design awareness into new areas and working methods, and the experience
gained continues to enrich many other areas of our work." Läs mer fosterandpartners.com
Jean-Michel
Wilmotte
"Whereas citizens, like local councillors, have always
been aware of the uses of street furniture, they have today become
appreciative of its attractive design, its comfort, and the role it can
adopt. It is a way of giving a city its identity and of improving daily
life. JCDecaux has fully understood this, combining aesthetically pleasing
designs with excellent services. One must also think in terms of
permanency. With regard to design, every stroke of the pencil is
important. If the result is a success, a piece of street furniture can
become a sign of an era. It is in this very spirit that we realised
together the new furniture for the Champs-Elysées, the tramway stations of
Rouen, Strasbourg and Cologne."
Knud
Holscher
"Working with JCDecaux has been an exciting experience.
It has allowed me to discover a company with a unique approach to matters
concerning the environment. JCDecaux attaches great importance to the
quality of design, which it fully adapts to the character of each city,
and also to its scrupulous street furniture maintenance program. Public
design is all too often an inharmonious piecing together of cheap
solutions. One hopes that first-class companies such as JCDecaux will
elevate our work to enjoy a wider public recognition and regard. In
Denmark, where the urban landscape is of great importance, I wanted a line
of furniture which was discreet and suited to the lifestyle but at the
same time original and imposing. In doing so, I believe I have managed to
capture the essence of the distinctive Nordic style."
Läs mer knudholscher.dk
Mackintosh
School
"JCDecaux have exacting standards, which is how it should
be. They know how to work with designers. Their technical backup is
superb. Their administration is meticulous. They have been totally
professional throughout our relationship. They want the best, but they
make it easy to produce it. That makes them a rare pleasure to work with
Professor Charles MacCallum, Head of the Mackintosh School of
Architecture."
Professeur Charles MacCallum, Head of the
Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow.
Läs mer gsa.ac.uk
Porsche
Design
"Style Porsche is by no means confined to building cars.
The design department of the famous sports car manufacturer has been
designing products for customers all over the world for more than 25
years. The emphasis lies on vehicle projects -on water, on land and in the
air. The range covers fork-lift trucks to large-capacity aircraft. Of
course, Porsche has a particular affinity for the streets of the world.
Thus, the fact that street furniture has been part of Style Porsche's
focus for some time now is not surprising."
Läs mer porsche-design.com
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