# Snaking Modular Seating The M² Bench by Studio Segers Encourages Outdoor Gatherings By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-bench References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/get-out-m²-bench-by-studio-segers/) & [studiosegers.be](http://www.studiosegers.be/) The M² Bench features a [modular seating design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momos) that can easily accommodate various scenarios. Placed indoors or outdoors, the M² Bench can be arranged in a contained pattern for smaller spaces or in a long, continuous line for public use. Designed by [Studio Segers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongo-garden-sofa), a design firm based in Maaseik, Limburg, the M² Bench was recently put into production by WoltersMABEG and Urbastyle. It was created to "reclaim public spaces as safe meeting places and encourage gathering and conversation," according to [Design Milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardiners-sofa). The M² Bench is made out of concrete reinforced with optic fiber, which forms the seat, and a steel support frame. Sinuous and simple, the designers are working on a wooden version of the M² Bench. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 38% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Seating:** Modular seating designs that can be easily arranged in various scenarios are gaining popularity, offering opportunities for customization and flexibility. - **Reclaiming Public Spaces:** Innovative designs that encourage gathering and conversation in public spaces are emerging, addressing the need for safe and inviting meeting places. - **Optic Fiber Reinforcement:** The use of optic fiber reinforcement in seating designs is a growing trend, offering strength and durability while adding a unique visual appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore the creation of modular seating designs that cater to customization and flexibility, meeting the demand for versatile and adaptable furniture solutions. - **Urban Design and Architecture:** Urban designers and architects can integrate innovative seating designs into public spaces to create safe, inviting, and conversation-friendly environments, promoting community engagement. - **Materials Engineering and Manufacturing:** Manufacturers specializing in materials engineering can develop new techniques for incorporating optic fiber reinforcement in seating designs, providing strong and visually appealing seating options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gb-modular-bench.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further.md) - [Interaction-Promoting Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-seating.md) - [Adaptable Outdoor Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monom-seater-concept.md) - [Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench.md) - [Bold Motion Bench Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelbench-krllermller-edition.md)