bench V.2.0.

Submitted by admin on 2010, April 8 - 11:24

Artist:

Eleni-Ivo Thodoridou

Χώρα/Πόλη:

Greece, Zografou

Θέση / Place:

Ελληνικά

Slinky Bench

Θέση / Place: 1
4 in 1 bench

Θέση / Place: 2
eco-plan bench

Θέση / Place: 3
free bench

Θέση / Place: 4
Cube bench

Θέση / Place: 5
S.O.S-Bench...Α(._)thens calling

Θέση / Place: 6
dual bench

Θέση / Place: 7
lights

Θέση / Place: 8
The new old

Θέση / Place: 9
Suspending

Θέση / Place: 10
benchMAP

Θέση / Place: 11
APEIRON

Θέση / Place: 12

GEARING UP ATHENS FOR A CHANGE
MAKING THE CITY OVER

CREATE YOUR OWN BENCH
LEAVE YOUR MARK ON THE CITY

What a bench means to me

N. Kaklamanis, Mayor of Athens

T. Karapanagiotis, President of "The World of Athens"

K. Katsampe, President of ETOAA

Etymology

bench (a) nm, a simple structure placed in open spaces (parks, bus stops etc.) and used as a seat

<Etymology
bench (a) nm, a simple structure placed in open spaces (parks, bus stops etc.) and used as a seat

Future Bench TV Spot

Mega TV Spot Athens Benchmark

Design Specifications

The competition Athens Bench Mark is for new benches that will undergo industrial production, therefore it is neccessary to design benches with specific standards in mind.

Design aesthetics and harmony - the way it is implied by the central idea of the contest - in the relation of the relevant proposal with the urban environment.
Object ergonomics to suit not only the average user but as well the elder, disabled people ect.
Quality of materials and functionality
Innovative and sustainable design.
Environmentally friendly and other possible materials and methods of building the final product in an eco friendly or energy saving manner…”Green product”. More > >

Inspiration

The competition Future Bench has no required design specifications. Designs will be the free creation of the artist. Benches will be exhibited in a major art exhibition called Future Bench.

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