Entry #87

Urban Shelter

James Gomez

A small, foldable shelter that provides seating while protecting people from heat or weather. The shelters are intended to be placed in parks. When not in use, the shelters can be folded down and stacked into a compact form factor. Multiple shelters can be combined to create larger structures.

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