Ribbon Straatbank by Di Hu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in Brons in Straatmeubels Ontwerp Competition Category.

BronsStraatmeubels· 2024

Ribbon Straatbank

by Di Hu

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Straatmeubels Category

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The Design

About Ribbon Straatbank

Ribbon is 'n straatbank wat ontwerp is vir openbare ruimtes soos stadspleine, gemeenskapspleine en wandelpaaie. Vyf algemene rusposisies, ingetrek, diep, regop, agteroor geleun en lê, is bestudeer en vereenvoudig tot profielkurwes. Gladde oorgange tussen die vyf kurwes skep 'n enkele meanderende vorm. Die bank is gemaak van triplekraamwerke, elk 35 millimeter breed en 50 millimeter van mekaar gespasieer, wat met skroefdraad-staalstawe, moere en houtspasieerders saamgevoeg is. Die geribbelde struktuur maak dreinering moontlik en is geskik vir sowel binne- as buiteruimtes.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Ribbon Straatbank is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Brons, 'n hoogs prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan uitstaande ontwerpe wat gekenmerk word deur kreatiwiteit, vindingrykheid en skerpsinnigheid. Wenners in Brons is ruimskoots vaardige en opvallend kreatiewe artefakte wat die groot ervaring, verbeelding en vindingrykheid van hul ontwerpers bevestig. Daar word verwag dat Ribbon Straatbank 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde voorwerp is wat merkwaardig professioneel en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Brons gewen het, inkorporeer die beste praktyke in kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie en is uitstekend vanweë sy aandag aan detail. Ribbon Straatbank bevredig behoeftes pragtig, raak aan begeertes, bekoor gevoelens en spreek die nuuskierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Five postures are studied and used to shape the bench’s profile curves. This design approach ensures the bench accommodates these postures, offering a more comfortable resting experience. Additionally, this bench not only adds aesthetic value as an urban sculpture but also blends well with street side planter.
Dimensions & Packaging: The bench wood frames material is Plywood, connected by steel rod. All wood frames are center-spaced 50mm apart, are each 35mm wide, with varying perimeter. The overall wood volume used is under 3 cubic meter.
Tags: street, bench, resting, ergonimic,
Production Technology: Individual wood frame pieces are connected by steel rods through pre-drilled holes, rods can be covered by wooden spacers; each wood piece is fasten by threaded rods and nuts.
Design Challenge: The seamless transition between the profile curves blend their differences into a singular form. The slatted design addresses drainage issues, making the bench applicable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Research: Through observation and sketching, five common resting postures were identified: tucked-in, deep, straight-up, lean back, and lounging. Simplified curves representing these postures were used to shape the bench's profile, creating a smooth, unified design. The wooden slats offer a dual visual effect—semi-transparent when viewed from the front and appearing to be smooth and uniformly patterned, giving it a tactile and visually rhythmic quality when looking from the side.
Inspiration: Ribbon draws inspiration from body posture and curves when people rest naturally. The bench is crafted based on five common outdoor resting postures. The design simplifies the interface between body and furniture to create the bench’s profile curves, using smooth transitions between these five profile curves to create a meandering, comfortable street bench.
Project Duration: The bench is flexible for installation in various settings, including city plazas, community squares, promenades, and similar locations intended for people to sit and rest for a moment.
Operation Flow: The bench features five profile curves designed to accommodate most common resting postures: tucked-in, deep, straight-up, lean back, and lounging. Unlike traditional street benches, it offers a more comfortable resting experience and seamlessly blends with street side landscaping.
Team Members: Di Hu
Yiqing Wu
Canbin Chen
Yeqing Shang
Wenjing Fang
Image Credits: Image #1 #2 #3 #4 #5, Illustrator Di Hu, 2024.