# Giant Public Hammocks 'Bench Between Pillars' by Ryuji Nakamura Architects is Odd but Fun By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-between-pillars-by-ryuji-nakamura-architects References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/07/09/bench-between-pillars-by-ryuji-nakamura-architects/) & [ryujinakamura](http://www.ryujinakamura.com/) The days of sitting on a [regular bench in the mall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench) are over. The 'Bench Between Pillars' by Ryuji Nakamura Architects just made sitting in the mall much more fun. What is unique about this [seating design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1) is that [mimics hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo). Although you can't talk to your friends face-to -face, you can fall asleep in one of these seats if you wish. See more images of the 'Bench Between Pillars' by Ryuji Nakamura Architects above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Seating Design:** Designing seating that is interactive and brings fun to public spaces. - **Innovative Hammock Seating:** Creating hammock-inspired seating designs for public areas. - **Functional Public Art:** Using functional design to create public art installations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Innovating outdoor seating design for public spaces. - **Retail:** Creating inviting seating for malls and public shopping areas. - **Public Art:** Adding functional seating installations to public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Sculptural Seating Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin.md) - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md) - [Modular Outdoor Space Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-public-bench.md) - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Architectural Library Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-nooks.md) - [Playful Public Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating.md) - [Seesaw-Like Playful Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bench.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md)