'Spun Bench'
Benches by Mathias Bengttson
commissioned as part of the One SE8 public art strategy
One SE8 Deptford, London
2005
CLIENT:St James Group Ltd
Mathias Bengttson was the winner of the 2005 St James Street Furniture Award. Experimenting with industrial materials and innovative processes, combined with exquisite craftsmanship, Mathias Bengtsson produces contemporary furniture which is visually arresting and technically innovative.
Made using a revolutionary carbon fibre process, Bengtsson's 12m long segmented sculptural seating snakes through the landscaped 'Pocket Park'; a tranquil space at the heart of the development.
Spun Bench has been made using a revolutionary new process and material - spun carbon fibre. The process was partly developed by NASA to produce lightweight, strong, cylindrical pressure vehicles.
Made using a revolutionary carbon fibre process, Bengtsson's 12m long segmented sculptural seating snakes through the landscaped 'Pocket Park'; a tranquil space at the heart of the development.
Spun Bench has been made using a revolutionary new process and material - spun carbon fibre. The process was partly developed by NASA to produce lightweight, strong, cylindrical pressure vehicles.