Volunteer Program

Designers worldwide will ensure that a large number of benches in Athens will be replaced by new ones, resulting from the international competition Athens Bench Mark.

Old and familiar benches become a residential responsibility to maintain simply because direct and active contribution of residents bring added value to the success of any social endeavor. Thus, the World of Athens and City of Athens, invite all who love our city and believe that citizen participation is the way to an improved city life, helping to make Athens a more beautiful place to live.

City of Athens’ technician supervisors will organize teams that will bring worn benches back to life and make them look brand new again.

Benches are the property of all of us, use them, respect them….love them.

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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

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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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