The City of Luxembourg has brought back its 2014 'Chaises dans l'Espace Public' initiative which provides chairs in parks and other public places in the country for visitors to move around and relax in.
The project was reportedly inspired by major cities such as Paris and New York, where the concept of 'Moveable Seating' encountered great success. 100 chairs will be provided in Luxembourg again this year, free of charge, in several areas around the city, including the Kinnekswiss, near the 'Pirateschëff' playground, in 'Rousegäertchen', and in the Merl and Tony Neuman parks. In each site, a panel has been set up to explain the chair concept and how to use them. The chairs can be moved anywhere within the designated zone and must be returned to their original location after use.
A new factor in the chair project for this year was the idea to recover the chairs from 'Nei Aarbescht' and the recycling centre of the City and have them decorated by children, under the guidance of artists Muriel Moritz, Kamil Iwaszczyszyn and Angèle Tanson during the 'Aktioun Bambësch' of the Centre d'Animation Pédagogique et de Loisirs (CAPEL). Other chairs have also been decorated by children and their parents during the 'Spillfest' which was organised on Luxembourg's National Day.
The City of Luxembourg stated that it aimed to offer Luxembourg's citizens and visitors a chance to reappropriate public spaces. The chairs can be placed in any desired location in the area, and provide the user with sun or shade depending on personal preference. The chairs also present a more social dynamic than standard park benches and can be used alone, in groups, or placed in a circle to facilitate group chats. The chairs are also said to be comfortabel for young and elderly people, and their clearly visible design contributes to the brightening of the City.
Photo by Ville de Luxembourg
