Foam models of our initial concept.
Shaw Bench
A winning proposal for the ArtScape Youngplace Community Centre in the Ontario Tire Stewardship Student Design Challenge to create a product that incorporated 50% recycled tire material. The proposed design is exterior public seating that doubles as bike racks to engage the surrounding neighbourhood with its public space. Working alongside industry partners who have helped to bring our product to fruition, our design has been manufactured and a permanent installation of four benches now reside at the site.
Dimensions: 4’ x 18.5’ x 2.75’ Materials: Recycled Rubber, Steel, Wood, Hardware Team: Patrick Marchent, Michael Mofina, Neil Smith Year: 2016