transformable church benches in cathedral all photos by xavi padros

influenced by the inherent importance of churches as an architecture of shelter and protection during times of upheaval, industrial designer curro claret has created furniture to mark this historic contribution. churches in the past have remained open for 24 hours providing sanctuary for pilgrims, victims of war and the homeless. curro claret’s latest project is a bench that is able to transform into a bed. it explores to give existent church furniture a more multifunctional use while continuing to reflect the church as a place of refuge. curro claret has recently presented in the galeria H20 in barcelona.

curro claret: church bench/bed alternate view of church benches

curro claret: church bench/bedchurch bench in sitting position

curro claret: church bench/bedchurch bench in transformation

curro claret: church bench/bedchurch bench in sleeping position