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How can I donate my "own" bench in Athens?
Today Athens Bench Mark gives you the opportunity to donate one or more benches in Athens and its people, contributing in a great and important project. Remember that there are a limited number of benches due to be placed in the program.

How can a bench become my personal mark on the city?
Each bench produced for this program has a built in "rear" of a specific surface area of 14x18 cm. A text size to 400 characters will be etched on the surface. This text is your personal mark on the city and can be your name, a message or a dedication that you would like to make to a loved one.

Tell me that I can choose the point where the bench will be installed!
Of course! We have created a map with locations of where the new benches in our city will be placed. All you need to do is look carefully at the map and select the location where you can leave your mark.

Disclaimer: The benches that can be installed at each location are limited and will be kept strictly prioritized.

How difficult is it to participate in this effort?
Not difficult at all. For now all you need to do is fill in your details in the expression of interest form. We will make sure to contact you and give you all the information and details of the program. Remember that completing and sending the form does not commit you in any way towards Athens Bench Mark.

How much can I expect to pay?
The cost to participate in this program will be circulated shortly to stakeholders as a function of construction costs and the number of benches to be produced in total for the program.

Ελληνικά

CREATE YOUR OWN BENCH
LEAVE YOUR MARK ON THE CITY

GEARING UP ATHENS FOR A CHANGE
MAKING THE CITY OVER

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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