Abstract:
This study aims to examine how urban furniture affects citizen`s daily lives and
whether there is a need for a new approach of their design in order to create an aesthetic
and functional city for future citizens. First, we will look at the role of these outdoor
elements on a larger scale in cities. Based on different studies this research will define
first what is street furniture, what is the role and function of it in the city. Then we will
define a structure on how to project a successful street furniture in the city. All of these
studies will be helpful to narrow its focus to the city of Tirana in a specific zone to be
used as an example to help us understand the impact that these current pieces of furniture
have on the behavior of the citizens for the moment. Through these analyses, we will
determine whether or not a prior study was used to inform the furniture design and
location within the city. If so, has the quality of life for the populace increased and has
the city undergone urban development? This research will be supported by a variety of
approaches, including successful case studies, observations and surveys. Based on the
findings, new recommendations for improving outdoor areas by developing a new
method for designing street furniture will be made.
