Made for Shade
Public-space Benches 1 Ribs Bench Outdoor
The latest iteration of Sydney-based designer Stefan Lie’s bench is robust enough for exterior use. A flexible metal spine allows the piece to be moved into different positions; a fixed-spine version is available for high-traffic environments.
Materials Powder-coated aluminum in four colours Dimensions 45 H × 165.6 W × 80.1 D (when straight) Manufacturer Designbythem, designbythem.com
2 Vancouver Bench
A collaboration among Green Theory Design, LM Studio and Studio Block, this perforated design nods to the seasonal weather of the city it’s named for, allowing for both water and snow drainage.
Materials Recycled powder-coated marine-grade aluminum in matte off-white, black or custom
Dimensions 45.7 H × 150.4 W × 55.8 D
Manufacturer Green Theory Design, greentheorydesign.com
3 Iconic
Offered with or without a back, Iconic can be further customized to feature centre, side or no arms and is delivered pre-assembled for easy installation.
Materials Ipê or thermally modified ash, powdercoated solid cast aluminum in 14 colourways Dimensions Multiple from 45.7 H × 121.6 W × 51 D Manufacturer Maglin, maglin.com
4 Parallel 42
New components for this benching system include modules angled at 45 degrees (left, right, straight and wedge-shaped), backs (straight, angled and chamfered) and skate-deterrent centre arms. Materials Ipê, jarrah or thermally modified ash, powder-coated metal in multiple colourways Dimensions Multiple
Manufacturer Landscape Forms, landscapeforms.com