The proposals chosen by a jury at the first evaluation phase (shortlist) listed in alphabetical order

View the proposals chosen by a jury at the first evaluation phase (shortlist) listed in alphabetical order

Ελληνικά

Marla Longshore

"Con-text"
Leonidas Trampoukis, Eleni Petaloti

"EVENT"
Baptiste Robert

(UN)Wanted
Katerina Kanelopoulou

002
Metaxas Panteleimon

2CATS
Limpou Kalliopi

A sustainable bench
Adam - Arthur Martinakis

Advent
Dimitris Tsigos

alae.002 bench
Dragana Marcetic

astiko hromoswma 1
Spathis Loukas / Petrakos Konstantinos

athens wifi-tree
Macarena Banuelos

Athens' bench a peel
Michael Saplaouras

athens' flux

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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