One of the best parts about London is that most of its museums are free. Outside the V&A one afternoon, I noticed people sitting on a ledge leading to the museum entrance. Some talked on their phones, others ate lunch, and others merely relaxed.
Seeing this made me think about all the times I’ve sat on objects whose intended function was not seating. I started spotting examples all around me in London:
These pictures say a lot about how people interact with their environments and fulfill their basic needs–like having a place to sit–despite constraints. It’s also something to keep in mind when designing urban environments or new public spaces.
Sightings 