‘rope bench’ image © designboom

‘rope bench’ by yoav reches is a plywood bench constructed and assembled using only rope tension. the system which features the rope embedded directly in the plywood, can either lie flat or be realized into a complete seating unit.

video showcasing the assembly of ‘rope bench’

yoav reches: rope bench image © designboom

‘rope bench’ is one of many designs being showcased as part of  the hotel RCA exhibition, hosted by the royal college of art which presents the work of students and recent graduates of MA course. the exhibition is currently happening at venture lambrate for milan design week 2010

yoav reches: rope bench ‘rope bench’ composed of individual plywood pieces is fastened together and supported using a thick canvas rope image © designboom

yoav reches has also previously participated in designboom’s handled with care exhibition. more on his work can be seen here.