This design conjecture offers the community a new type of bench that would be exciting to try. The push toward 3D printed furniture has so many positive assets and is extremely resourceful.
The positive aspects include opportunities to print the same piece of furniture many times, with identical outputs. The furniture pieces can be all different colors, and modern filament allows the user to choose more eco friendly options as well. If the bench piece is printed locally, the emissions needed to take it to the site would be relatively lower than ordering it overseas or across the country. This also helps stimulate the local or Ohio economy by purchasing local. If any piece becomes broken and needs replaced, the designed file would simply just need reprinted; no long wait to order furniture would be necessary.
The concrete base would be made from “green concrete” that incorporates fungi. This means that if the piece were to break, it would be slowly mended by the cells healing itself. This design drastically saves time and money on upkeep and would guarantee that the furniture lasts long term. The use of concrete also makes the design much harder to steal or carry away.
The two pieces would connect and lock in place to guarantee a secure seat to the professional using the space. These seats could be used by one professional sitting alone or multiple benches staged together around a table or workspace. The opportunity is to provide a unique seating experience that sparks creativity and innovation, just like the cycle shop did in the same location.
