Architecture and design come with a lot of creativity, innovation, and imagination. In a world where inclusivity is important, it’s truly amazing to see designs that cater to all different types of people. Animals too! From a wheelchair-accessible pool to a bench that provides shelter when it rains, these designs were made for success and to impress. Check out these photos of super cool and friendly designs built by thoughtful people.
A bus stop in Norway that looks like the inside of a persons living room.
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The most common form of public transportation in Norway is the bus. After looking at this picture, we can see why. This cool bus stop comes equipped with comfortable lounge chairs, flowers, books, and even pictures on the windows for decoration. What better way to wait for a bus with both comfort and style!
Braille on the rail in Naples, Italy to describe the view.
Italy is an incredibly popular tourist destination and being able to sight-see with the gorgeous views is an experience for everyone to enjoy. This railing on a hill-top castle in Naples, Italy is etched with braille in Italian and English. It describes the beautiful view for people who are blind. Amazing!
A public bench that folds out and creates shelter for people during the rain.
RainCity Housing is an organization that believes a home belongs to everyone. They came up with this neat concept that provides shelter on a bench during bad weather and to those experiencing homelessness.
A pool that includes a wheelchair ramp to make it wheelchair-accessible.
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Being able to take a dip in the pool whether it’s on a hot summer day, for exercise, or because you simply just love to swim, is a privilege. There are many benefits to swimming as well and it’s important to include wheelchair access to public pools. Everyone should be able to enjoy the pool equally!
A wildlife crossing over a freeway that helps reduce animal-related accidents.
How do animals cross the road? Well, this wildlife crossing of course. Being considerate of wildlife is important in architecture and design and these crossings have reduced animal related deaths by 80%. Animal lives matter, too!
This floor was designed using an optical illusion to prevent children from running in the hallway.
This design was created with an optical illusion that will change the way you see this hallway. This ‘wavy’ floor looks like it has a major dent in the middle of it is actually completely leveled. It was designed to stop children from running in the hallway. Pure genius!
A place to keep your pooch while you shop.
Many stores aren’t very dog friendly and dogs are left outside while their owners are doing their groceries. However, not in this store! Check out these cute dog dens that are available at a supermarket in Denmark that provides a warm and safe place for your dog while you shop.
Some companies have started to put an evacuation plan on the floor because that’s where we should be in case of a fire.
Placing an emergency evacuation plan on the floor might seem counter-productive since it’s not visible to the human eye. However, it’s actually designed perfectly. In case there is a fire in a big building the safest place for us is to be on the floor, that way we can read the evacuation plan and escape safely.
Attention all shoppers, let this store map guide you to the snack aisle if you’re lost.
We’ve all had those moments where we are looking for a specific item at the grocery store and have been walking up and down the aisles aimlessly trying to find it. If you’re entering this supermarket for the first time, don’t stress! There is a map on the shopping cart to help find your way around the aisles.
If you’d like assistance while shopping pick red, if you’d like to shop in peace, pick black.
Shopping should be an enjoyable experience for everyone and what a creative concept this is. In order for a shopper to look around a store without constantly being asked if they need help or if you’re a shopper who needs some assistance, this is the solution for all!
McDonald’s opens the world’s smallest restaurant exclusively for bees. This is the McHive.
This teeny tiny McDonald’s is known as the ‘McHive.’ Sorry everyone, no McFlurry’s are sold here. Honeycomb, yes. This location is a fully functioning beehive that has helped preserve the bee population.
This parking garage painted the lines on the wall to make it easier for you to park and get it right the first time.
Have you ever struggled to pull into a parking space because the parking space lines weren’t visible enough? This parking garage did some out-of-the-box thinking and painted the parking lines on the wall to make it easier to park. Maybe this is the solution to no more embarrassing parking mishaps!
A leg cast that is waterproof, breathable, and itch-free.
If you’ve ever broken your leg you know the deal. The cast needs to be protected in the water and not get wet. Well look no further because a Cast21, a startup company, created this incredible and futuristic-like design that’s waterproof enough for a swim in the ocean.
