# Rock-Inspired Concrete Seats This Concrete Seating Structure Allows Foliage to Grow Within it By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seating-structure References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/12/02/designed-to-look-undesigned/) This concrete seating structure is designed with a weathered, rugged aesthetic in order to allow it to look like a true piece of natural material that has been shaped by time. However, the design of the seat is actually the work of designers Anthony Iwaz, Joseph Sciascia and Joey Doherty in an effort to create a piece of outdoor seating that will blend seamlessly with the outdoor world. The concrete seat features a design that has a series of chambers and holes throughout it that enables it to let foliage and shrubs grow in it to make it truly a part of nature. This enables the concrete seating structure to look completely as part of the scenery in just a matter of months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Weathered Aesthetic:** Embracing a weathered, rugged aesthetic in designs can create a natural and timeless appeal. - **Integration of Nature:** Designing structures with chambers and holes that allow foliage to grow within can seamlessly blend outdoor furniture with the natural environment. - **Scenic Seating:** Creating concrete seats that resemble natural material and incorporate shrubs and foliage can enhance the beauty of outdoor spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Furniture:** Outdoor furniture manufacturers can explore designs that mimic natural elements and enable the integration of plants to enhance the appeal of their products. - **Landscape Architecture:** Landscape architects can incorporate weathered and rugged designs in their outdoor seating structures to create a more natural and harmonious environment. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can consider the use of scenic seating structures in public spaces to add beauty and provide a connection with nature for the community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Outdoor Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monom-seater-concept.md) - [Naturalistic Public Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-ark-outdoor-seat.md) - [3D-Printed Concrete Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-none.md) - [Nature-Inspired Structured Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twig-seating.md) - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Contrasting Element Concrete Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conecto-modular-stool.md) - [Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench.md)