Design für den öffentlichen Raum in der zukünftigen Informationsgesellschaft
The objective of this work was to determine whether the spread of information and communication technologies (ICT) rivals urban public space as a place of encounter. Furthermore, clarification was sought as to what criteria are to be met by the design of public space in the future information society. In order to accomplish this, the relationships and interconnections between public space, people, and the digital sphere were examined and analysed from various perspectives. The thesis reaches the following conclusions: only good design can ensure that public space in both the analogue and the virtual spheres will become increasingly vibrant and, as a consequence, constantly frequented.
Tris
Tris is a concept involving the transformation of the public transport stop into a space that is integrated into city life. By repurposing street space, the stop becomes a place of connectivity: a hub of mobility connections, social exchange, and interaction between people and services. The outcome for public transport travel is that one experiences a sense of calm, comfort, and reliability.
The stop and its seating arrangement feature a 60-degree grid system. Interrupting the orthogonal street network, it represents a diversity in terms of mobility provisions, information related to the surrounding area, and the large space itself. People are intuitively guided through the space by a colour gradient on the floor tiling and the positioning of furniture.
