Street furniture

Creating successful public spaces requires more than simply installing benches and bins. Today's street furniture plays a vital role in shaping how people interact with their surroundings, helping to create attractive, functional and welcoming environments that support communities, businesses and visitors alike.

From town centres and transport hubs to educational campuses and commercial developments, carefully selected street furniture contributes to the overall character, usability and long-term success of public realm projects. By combining durability, aesthetics and functionality, modern street furniture helps transform outdoor spaces into destinations that people want to use and enjoy.

Street furniture is often one of the most visible elements within a public realm scheme. Whether it's a contemporary seating installation, a series of architectural planters or strategically placed litter bins, every product contributes to the overall user experience.

Well-designed public spaces encourage people to spend more time outdoors, support social interaction and help create vibrant, thriving communities. By carefully considering factors such as accessibility, sustainability, durability and aesthetics, specifiers can create outdoor environments that are both practical and visually appealing.

Seating remains one of the most important elements of any public realm project. Well-positioned benches and seating areas provide opportunities for rest, relaxation and social engagement, helping to create spaces that are welcoming and inclusive for all users.

Modern outdoor seating can also serve multiple functions, from creating gathering points in urban environments to supporting active travel networks and enhancing green spaces.

3iS Transport offers a wide range of seating solutions suitable for:

• Public parks
• Streetscapes
• Retail environments
• Universities and schools
• Healthcare facilities
• Commercial landscapes
• Transport interchanges

Available in timber, steel, recycled materials and contemporary architectural finishes, our seating ranges are designed to deliver long-term performance in demanding outdoor environments.

As sustainability becomes an increasingly important consideration for public realm projects, effective waste management infrastructure is essential.

Litter bins and recycling stations help maintain cleaner environments while encouraging responsible waste disposal. Modern designs can also support local sustainability initiatives by making recycling easier and more accessible for users.

Our litter and recycling solutions are suitable for:

• Urban streetscapes
• Parks and open spaces
• Educational facilities
• Retail and hospitality environments
• Transport hubs
• Public sector developments

With a variety of capacities, styles and material options available, 3iS Transport can support projects seeking both functional performance and visual consistency across a site.

The integration of greenery within urban environments has become a key priority for planners, developers and local authorities. Planters and landscaping products provide an effective way to introduce planting into public spaces where traditional landscaping opportunities may be limited.

Beyond their visual appeal, planters can help:

• Improve biodiversity
• Support urban greening initiatives
• Enhance wellbeing
• Create natural wayfinding
• Define pedestrian spaces
• Reduce the visual impact of hard landscaping

Combined with tree protection systems, root management solutions and other landscaping products, they play an important role in creating healthier and more sustainable urban environments.

Trees are among the most valuable assets within the public realm, providing environmental, social and aesthetic benefits for communities.

Tree grilles, tree guards and protection systems help ensure newly planted and established trees remain protected from accidental damage, vehicle impacts and high levels of foot traffic.

By incorporating dedicated tree protection and landscaping products into a project, designers can preserve green infrastructure while maintaining accessibility and visual quality throughout the development.

Our range supports projects seeking to balance urban growth with environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability objectives.

Outdoor dining and social spaces continue to play an important role in creating vibrant public environments. Picnic benches and outdoor tables encourage people to gather, collaborate and spend more time outdoors, supporting both community engagement and wellbeing.

These products are widely used across:

• Parks and open spaces
• Educational campuses
• Business parks
• Visitor attractions
• Residential developments
• Leisure facilities

Available in a variety of configurations and materials, our tables and picnic benches are designed to withstand heavy use while maintaining their appearance over time.

Security considerations are becoming increasingly important within many public realm projects. However, traditional security measures can often create visual barriers that detract from the surrounding environment.

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) street furniture offers a more integrated approach by combining protective security measures with functional public realm products.

Examples include:

• Security-rated seating
• Protective planters
• Integrated barriers
• Public realm perimeter solutions

These products help safeguard people and infrastructure while maintaining an attractive and welcoming streetscape.

HVM street furniture is commonly specified for:

• City centres
• Transport hubs
• Public squares
• Government buildings
• Commercial developments
• High-footfall public spaces

Accessibility should be a fundamental consideration in every public realm project. Inclusive street furniture design helps ensure that outdoor environments can be comfortably used by people of all ages and abilities.

Thoughtful product selection can support:

• Wheelchair accessibility
• Inclusive seating provision
• Accessible pedestrian routes
• Rest points for mobility-impaired users
• Age-friendly environments
• Compliance with Equality Act considerations

By creating spaces that are accessible and welcoming, designers can help foster greater community participation and improve the overall user experience.

3iS Transport works with architects, landscape architects, contractors, developers and local authorities to deliver street furniture solutions that combine design excellence, durability and long-term value.

Our range includes:

• Seating
• Litter and recycling bins
• Planters
• Tree protection systems
• Landscaping products
• Tables and picnic benches
• HVM street furniture
• Public realm accessories