The architects were inspired by the principle of the fan and the art of origami, and the result was a lightweight portable kiosk that is effective and easy to use. It is made of aluminum, and the interior measures 1.95m x 3m, sheathed with plywood and covered with a waterproof membrane.
When closed, the kiosk is almost unapproachable, and it is difficult for vandals to spoil it: among other things, no one will be able to paint its powder-coated surface.
The kiosk opens on a hinge and, when opened, resembles the not fully raised top of a wheelchair carriage. The resulting visor protects not only its interior from the sun and bad weather, but also the people standing in front of it.
The kiosk can be easily transported to the desired location on a truck and can be used as an information desk, a coffee and rolls stall, or even a DJ booth inside.
This kiosk is not the first one created for the British capital by prominent architects and designers: as we wrote earlier, Thomas Heatherwick designed a newspaper stand for London.
