# Flexible Fiber Seating The Beton Seating Units Are Made with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Concrete By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seating-units References: [venn-idc](http://www.venn-idc.com/) Turkey-based design consultancy firm [Venn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-chair-solar-series) has created a series of seating units, titled '[Beton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-seating),' that are cast in glass fiber-reinforced concrete. The designers wanted to work with a material that was not only flexible, but also enduring, ensuring that the final seating units achieved the highest level of aesthetic and functional quality. The use of GFRC (glass fiber-reinforced concrete) allowed the designers to reach these objective goals within the confines of this specific project. Those who enjoy an [industrial aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intra-side-table) will naturally gravitate to the Beton seating; the design is dynamic and fluid, yet has a strong enough presence so that it will become a decorating focal point that adds instant character to any space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 21% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flexible Seating:** Opportunity to create seating solutions that are flexible and enduring, combining aesthetics and functionality. - **Glass Fiber-reinforced Concrete:** Opportunity to explore the use of GFRC in various applications beyond seating, leveraging its flexibility and durability. - **Industrial Aesthetic:** Opportunity to design products with a dynamic and fluid industrial aesthetic, adding character to spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Opportunity to create innovative seating designs for both indoor and outdoor spaces. - **Construction:** Opportunity to explore the use of GFRC in construction materials, enhancing durability and design flexibility. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate industrial aesthetics in interior design schemes, bringing a unique and character-filled look to spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist Concrete Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brute-furniture-concept.md) - [Sleek Steel Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combchair.md) - [3D-Printed Concrete Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-none.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Bright Colorful Structural Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels.md)