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”
  • Capability of using the modern present industrial machinery and realistic, cost efficient, mass production methods… “smart design”
  • Compact design, resistance to vandalism, endurance in time under all environmental conditions, and ease of installation.