Flexion Bench

Flexion Bench

Flexion Bench is an innovative street furniture design that reimagines the traditional public seating concept through a sculptural and reflective approach, created by designers Bülent Ünal and Elif Güneş. This contemporary urban installation, which earned the Silver A' Design Award in the Street and City Furniture Design category, represents a sophisticated fusion of form and function, characterized by its fluid, seamless design that appears to emerge through natural bending and stretching rather than conventional joinery. The bench features a distinctive metal structure covered with Corian material, chosen for its durability, hygiene properties, and ability to be finished with mirror-like reflective surfaces that symbolically capture the urban environment and its inhabitants. Measuring 300 centimeters in length, 90 centimeters in depth, and 45 centimeters in height, the bench accommodates multiple users while maintaining appropriate social distancing considerations. Its innovative design approach transforms the typically utilitarian nature of street furniture into an artistic statement that engages with its surroundings, reflecting both literally and metaphorically the dynamic nature of urban life. The bench's flowing form, achieved through careful consideration of ergonomics and aesthetic principles, creates a visual narrative that challenges traditional perceptions of public seating while maintaining functional practicality. The design's mirror-like finish serves a dual purpose: enhancing the bench's sculptural qualities while creating an interactive element that reflects the city's constant motion and the diverse lives of its inhabitants, effectively turning a simple resting place into a thought-provoking piece of urban art that received recognition for its innovative approach to street furniture design.

urban furniture design, reflective surfaces, sculptural seating, public space innovation, contemporary street furniture, sustainable urban design

— Adam Dawson