An Architect In France Has Designed A Concrete Pool Table For Public Spaces

September 2, 2015

Gwendal Le Bihan Designs Urban Pool Table For Public Games

 

French architect Gwendal Le Bihan, has designed Urban Pool, a concrete pool table for public spaces.

 

Gwendal Le Bihan Designs Urban Pool Table For Public Games

The designer’s objective with Urban Pool, was to promote new interactions between people in a public space. Not only can people play the game, but there is also entertainment for people watching the game.

Gwendal Le Bihan Designs Urban Pool Table For Public Games

The table seen here is made from concrete, and was temporarily installed in Nantes, France, but the designer would like to see it in other cities as well.

Gwendal Le Bihan Designs Urban Pool Table For Public Games

The billiard table can be used to play blackball or eight ball, however players are encouraged to invent their own rules: urban pool rules.

Gwendal Le Bihan Designs Urban Pool Table For Public Games

Gwendal Le Bihan Designs Urban Pool Table For Public Games

Gwendal Le Bihan Designs Urban Pool Table For Public Games