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Meta-Bench
Grouped Cluster Seating

Meta-Bench

An overall example of a grouped and overlapping Meta-Bench system hosting seating for many different peopleAn overall example of a grouped and overlapping Meta-Bench system hosting seating for many different peopleAn overall example of a grouped and overlapping Meta-Bench system hosting seating for many different peopleAn overall example of a grouped and overlapping Meta-Bench system hosting seating for many different people
An overall example of a grouped and overlapping Meta-Bench system hosting seating for many different people

Varied usage of a contiguous arrangement showing both private moments and shared experiences.

An overall example of a grouped and overlapping Meta-Bench system hosting seating for many different people

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Overall plan and elevation drawings of the Meta-Bench seating system showing possible uses and variationsOverall plan and elevation drawings of the Meta-Bench seating system showing possible uses and variationsOverall plan and elevation drawings of the Meta-Bench seating system showing possible uses and variationsOverall plan and elevation drawings of the Meta-Bench seating system showing possible uses and variations
Model photograph of the Meta-Bench system in various configurationsModel photograph of the Meta-Bench system in various configurationsModel photograph of the Meta-Bench system in various configurationsModel photograph of the Meta-Bench system in various configurations
Overall collection of the various components that makeup the Meta-Bench seating system including frame, seats, and cushionsOverall collection of the various components that makeup the Meta-Bench seating system including frame, seats, and cushionsOverall collection of the various components that makeup the Meta-Bench seating system including frame, seats, and cushionsOverall collection of the various components that makeup the Meta-Bench seating system including frame, seats, and cushions
Diagram detail of the lower Meta-Bench seating frame and the drop-in seating shellsDiagram detail of the lower Meta-Bench seating frame and the drop-in seating shellsDiagram detail of the lower Meta-Bench seating frame and the drop-in seating shellsDiagram detail of the lower Meta-Bench seating frame and the drop-in seating shells
Concept diagram of the ‘Meatball’ geometry from singular chairs to overlapping organic seating formsConcept diagram of the ‘Meatball’ geometry from singular chairs to overlapping organic seating formsConcept diagram of the ‘Meatball’ geometry from singular chairs to overlapping organic seating formsConcept diagram of the ‘Meatball’ geometry from singular chairs to overlapping organic seating forms
Example image of a person carrying and placing the lightweight seating shell into the seating frameworkExample image of a person carrying and placing the lightweight seating shell into the seating frameworkExample image of a person carrying and placing the lightweight seating shell into the seating frameworkExample image of a person carrying and placing the lightweight seating shell into the seating framework
A single example of two Meta-Bench seats inserted into a three-base frameworkA single example of two Meta-Bench seats inserted into a three-base frameworkA single example of two Meta-Bench seats inserted into a three-base frameworkA single example of two Meta-Bench seats inserted into a three-base framework
Plan and elevation drawings of an individual seat placed within the Meta-Bench frameworkPlan and elevation drawings of an individual seat placed within the Meta-Bench frameworkPlan and elevation drawings of an individual seat placed within the Meta-Bench frameworkPlan and elevation drawings of an individual seat placed within the Meta-Bench framework
Outdoor perspective of an arrangement of the Meta-Bench system with colorful seat cushions and varied layoutsOutdoor perspective of an arrangement of the Meta-Bench system with colorful seat cushions and varied layoutsOutdoor perspective of an arrangement of the Meta-Bench system with colorful seat cushions and varied layoutsOutdoor perspective of an arrangement of the Meta-Bench system with colorful seat cushions and varied layouts

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