# Helpful Bee Benches This Bench Sculpture Offers Bees Rest and Encourages Interspecies Friendship By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-sculpture References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3035526/a-park-bench-designed-to-make-people-and-bees-become-friends) & [voordekunst.nl](http://voordekunst.nl/vdk/project/view/2280-buzzbench) This bench sculpture was designed to bring people and honeybees together. Currently raising finances via crowdfunding site Voordekunst, the Buzzbench helps humans get over their bee-related fears. Made from bamboo stalks and cane, the [public bench sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001) features curving boards arranged in the shape of a flower. This structure will not only attract endangered honey bees, but will also look pretty to people. Even though many fear getting stung, wild bees generally won't attack. The slots between boards give [bees a place to rest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shannan-beehive-observation-cabin) as well. According to Buzzbench's designer AnneMarie van Splunter, "Wild bees spend a large part of their lifespan looking for a suitable place to lay their eggs." The artist is hoping to get the [bench built in a park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench) in the Netherlands. She hopes it will also be used as an educational tool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interspecies Friendships:** Exploring opportunities to foster relationships between humans and other species through innovative design. - **Wildlife Conservation:** Developing sustainable solutions that protect endangered species and promote biodiversity in urban environments. - **Community Engagement:** Creating interactive public spaces that encourage social connections and environmental awareness. ### Where This Applies - **Urban Design:** Incorporating nature-inspired elements into urban landscapes to enhance well-being and ecological balance. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Integrating functional and aesthetically pleasing designs that support local ecosystems and wildlife preservation. - **Environmental Education:** Developing interactive installations and learning environments that raise awareness about conservation and natural habitats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Childhood Connection-Promoting Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-bench1.md) - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md) - [Urban pollinator architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host.md) - [Bee-Friendly Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-bricks.md) - [Seesaw-Like Playful Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bench.md) - [Artfully Crafted Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-her-him.md) - [Bold Motion Bench Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelbench-krllermller-edition.md) - [Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench.md)