These striking molded concrete seats were shown at the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2009 and are Danish design company Komplot’s answer to urban seating calls. I like the thought of placing comfy-looking sofa seats in the city center. It gives homeless people a homely place to hang in as well.
These 'Concrete Things' chairs may appear massive, but their sculptural form was actually inspired by their weightless steel grid chair, which I have featured previously. The concrete seating is designed to fit into city squares, malls, museums, parks, and streets. On a hot summer day I could just lean back and quite happily watch the world go by in one of these.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Concrete Seating
- Designing outdoor seating made from concrete material as an alternative to traditional seating that is more durable and requires less maintenance.
- Urban Seating
- Developing urban seating solutions that are both comfortable and visually appealing, enhancing the well-being of city dwellers and adding flair to public spaces.
- Sustainable City Furniture
- Creating city furniture using sustainable materials such as concrete, that can withstand weathering and promote eco-friendliness in public spaces and city centers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture
- Furniture designers can take inspiration from the use of concrete material in outdoor seating solutions, creating durable yet attractive designs.
- Architecture
- Urban planners and architects can incorporate these designs into their city planning strategies, creating more inviting and comfortable public spaces for city dwellers.
- Construction
- Construction companies can specialize in creating outdoor furniture solutions from sustainable materials like concrete, helping to promote eco-friendliness and bring sustainable infrastructure to urban environments.
