raw edges: plaid bench
the seating unit consists of three different benches: a hardwood version, a plywood bench painted white, as well as a pine construction which has been painted in bright blues and greens. raw edges has made the three benches in such a way that they interlock into one another horizontally and vertically, creating a large rectangular platform forming a vibrant plaid pattern.
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‘plaid bench’ image © designboom
UK-based raw edges (yael mer and shay akalay) designed ‘plaid bench’ as part of the bench 10 project – organized by the lollipop shoppe – during london design week 2010. the seating unit consists of three different benches: a hardwood version, a plywood bench painted white, as well as a pine construction which has been painted in bright blues and greens. each of the designs can stand alone, however, raw edges has made the three benches in such a way that they interlock into one another horizontally and vertically, creating a large rectangular platform forming a vibrant plaid pattern.
image © designboom
designboom previously wrote about JDS architects’ ‘stair’ bench which was also presented as part of the project.
the pine benches have been painted with bold greens and blues image © designboom
profile image © designboom
interlocking detail image © designboom
profile of the three bench types and how they interlock image © designboom
here is a look at the construction process:
the three benches
arranging the benches
laying the pieces into one another
‘plaid bench’ construction in progress
shay akalay of raw-edges finishing-up the assembly
placing the last hardwood bench in place
how the ‘plaid’ bench is assembled
video courtesy of raw edes design studio
