The outdoor Union Bench heralds a revolution in traditional street furniture, combining comfortable, refined design with robust construction. Its designer strived to create a versatile solution that offers the utmost freedom: freedom of movement, choice and use, without any limitations. The simple, stylish design fits well in any setting, lending a futuristic yet at the same time classic, harmonious touch.
Reinventing the Public Bench
While most benches adhere to a traditional formula for seating arrangement, the Union Bench addresses the public’s needs by giving the public bench an entirely new physicality altogether. The advantages of this new type of seating prove to be more than a stroke of genius.
The circular design of union bench enables people to savour the surroundings without constrictions. Thanks to the unique, island-like arrangement of the seats, all individually facing outwards, the bench provides a 360 degree view of the surroundings.
The Union Solution
In the public space, the forces of individualism and desire for social contact are forced to interact. These forces are often not at harmony. The Union however, is a design approach that considers individual needs. Irrespective of where it is positioned, the Union Bench is a magnet for people, bringing a human dimension to the public bench. It gives people maximum usability of their space, and users can choose either to maintain their privacy, or to share the space with those around them.
Whether it is a street, a square or a garden, the Union Bench facilitates social encounters and interaction and offers a pleasant spot for pedestrians to take the weight off their feet.
