[Type] Bench
[Dimensions] W115 x D35 x H60 cm
[Materials] Birch, Upholstery
[Remarks] Gold Award for Yilan Chair Design Competition 2016
This bench called “Happy with Mountain”, which can provide a resting and playing space for kids. In order to present the element of beautiful mountain and majestic forest in Yilan, I placed three cone (mountain)-shaped upholsteries on the top of the bench. These upholsteries can divide the seating area and become a backrest for children. In addition, this bench also is a game platform when children try to throw the colorful plastic rings into the cone-shaped upholsteries.
Beautiful mountains and forests are everywhere in Yilan, and this is a key concept of this work. I designed that cone (mountain)-shaped upholsteries symbolize the mountains; the bench legs present the plentiful forest in Yilan and it can also store the plastic rings underneath the bench. “Happy with Mountain”, this work is to signify that our happy children are playing on the beautiful mountains and landscapes, and growing with Yilan together.