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Welcome to the collection of materials dedicated to urban installations — a unique type of art objects placed in urban spaces. If you want to learn more about such installations, you have come to the right place. Here you will find information about what an urban installation is, where and how it can be located, as well as what materials and forms can characterize this type of object.

An urban installation is a specially designed or adapted work of art, often volumetric and three-dimensional, created for placement in public urban areas. Such objects can occupy squares, streets, parks, building facades, and other elements of the urban landscape. An important feature is the installation’s interaction with the surrounding environment — architecture, infrastructure, as well as passing people — creating a new visual or spatial accent.

The materials used to create urban installations can vary from metal, wood, plastic, glass to modern composites. Sizes can range from small structures to large-scale constructions visible from afar. The forms of urban installations can be geometric and abstract, as well as realistic, stylized, or functional, taking into account the surrounding landscape and the specifics of the location.

Urban installations are often installed near transport hubs, public spaces, cultural and historical landmarks, where they become part of the everyday visual environment for city residents and visitors. They can be combined with landscaping elements, greenery, lighting, and urban furniture, complementing or transforming the existing urban environment.

Seasonal factors and climatic conditions also influence the choice of materials and constructive solutions for urban installations, ensuring their durability and preservation throughout different times of the year. The presence of an urban installation in public space contributes to place recognition and expands the cultural diversity of the urban environment.

urban installation

Factories and smokestacks against a bright sunset
Industrial Landscape Under an Autumn Sky