While a simple propped up plank would conceivably serve as an effective seating solution at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona, the Meetube lends far more in terms of practicality, aesthetics and attitude in this case. Designed by Jordi Gaspar, Gabriel Rodríguez Pacheco and Manon Berlioz, the monumental bench becomes a meeting point, a place to rest and a sculpture that one can appreciate for its unique appearance.
The three creators were inspired by the properties of these corrugated tubes which includes their malleability, their strength and the bold colors in which they may come. With arc-shaped panels of wood arranged upright as a base, the Meetube designers draped, stacked, braided and bound the pipes together to make smooth and undulating surfaces. These would become ergonomic curves for the comfort of the sitters.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Twisted Corrugated Tubes
- Exploring new creative and functional uses for twisted corrugated tubes in furniture design.
- Sculptural Seating
- Incorporating sculptural elements in public seating to create visually striking and unique urban spaces.
- Ergonomic Innovation
- Developing seating solutions that prioritize ergonomics and comfort through unconventional design approaches.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Design
- Opportunity for furniture designers to experiment with unconventional materials and shapes for unique seating solutions.
- Urban Design
- Exploring innovative ways to incorporate public seating as a sculptural element in urban spaces.
- Interior Design
- Integrating ergonomic innovations into interior spaces by incorporating unconventional seating designs.
