wooden stair-like public furniture by sebastian marbacher
all images courtesy sebastian marbacher

 

 

 

observation and research  brought swiss designer sebastian marbacher to the design of the communal plywood bench. conceived as a celebration of sitting together in a public space, the stair-like stepped furniture piece encourages social interaction by providing diverse ways of sitting. the arrangement leaves room for interpretation, allowing visitors and users to do as they wish in the given space.

 

wooden stair public furniture by sebastian marbacher
installation view

 

wooden stair public furniture by sebastian marbacher
the range of configurations of the surfaces permits various kinds of engagement

 

wooden stair public furniture by sebastian marbacher
closer view

 

wooden stair public furniture by sebastian marbacher
impressions from the degree show

 

wooden stair public furniture by sebastian marbacher
installation view

 

wooden stair public furniture by sebastian marbacher
mock up 1:10

 

wooden stair public furniture by sebastian marbacher
individual objects

 

wooden stair public furniture by sebastian marbacher
first sketch