Designed by Buro Poppinga for Escofet, the Binocular bench’s design is as iconic as it is playful. With a clear reference to a pair of binoculars, framing its view and generating a unique vantage point, the bench provides intimate refuge for its users. Cozy, rounded lines welcome people to repose in different positions as they’re comfortably sheltered from wind and weather.
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Binocular appears to “levitate" in the landscape
Crafted from ultra-durable reinforced cast stone
Offered in 4 neutral, versatile earth tones
Escofet
Founded in Barcelona in 1886, Escofet began as a manufacturer of cement tiles for architectural application and has since evolved into a world design leader in the innovation of urban elements. The group works closely with designers to create the highest quality cast concrete, wood, metal, and high-density polyethylene site furnishings. It has a long tradition of collaboration with elite architects and artists from Antoni Gaudí and Joan Miró, to Ricardo Bofill, Arata Izozaki, Jean Nouvel and Richard Rogers. Today, Escofet is at the forefront of the movement for urban transformation, developing solutions that energize, beautify and enhance the usability of public outdoor space.
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Escofet - Brochure
Brochure (PDF)
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Binocular Bench - Product Data Sheet
Product Data Sheet (PDF)
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Binocular Bench - Finishes and Materials
Finishes and Materials (PDF)
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Binocular - Installation Guide
Installation Guide (PDF)
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Binocular Bench - Sustainability
Sustainability (PDF)
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Binocular Shelter - CSI Guide Specs
Guide Specs (DOC)
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Binocular Bench - CAD Files
CAD (ZIP)
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Binocular - SketchUp Files
SketchUp (ZIP)
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