Promotion: Czech brand Mmcité has been creating urban furniture for 30 years but continues to adapt to the "constantly evolving" needs of public space, says founder and creative director David Karásek.
Mmcité's benches, bins, bike racks and bus shelters can be found in 40 countries around the world, from Mont Blanc to the Dubai Water Canal and Google's global headquarters in California.
It is known for durable yet aesthetically pleasing products developed in collaboration with Czech and overseas designers. The output is as varied as it is prolific, with everything coming out of its design studio in the town of Uherské Hradi?t? in the south-east of the Czech Republic, close to the Slovakian border.
Mmcité's street furniture is now in 40 countries Through its contributions to public space, the brand sees itself as a leading producer of high-quality design accessible to everyone.
"For Mmcité this is nothing short of a cultural mission," explained Karásek. "We highly value our cities, so we are always pushing to make them more beautiful."
"Public spaces in a city are fascinating places where people and history meet," he told Dezeen. "I am proud that we focus Mmcité design right here ? we can influence everybody's taste, and we love that."
David Karásek founded the brand in 1994 and remains creative director
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