City Bench by PHEIFFER™ — a white UHPC bench twisting from a solid block into a lifted curve, two people seated on it along the Vancouver seawall at sunset. Concept render.

City Bench

Furniture Design
Public Space

2026

The City Bench is a proposal for public space: a single length of white UHPC that twists along its run. At one end it is a solid block, square and grounded; by the other it has turned into a thin, lifted curve, opening a pocket of light and shade beneath the seat. The twist turns the two ends toward each other, so people sitting at either end are naturally framed face to face, inviting conversation and introductions between neighbours and strangers alike. Built for seawalls, plazas and parks, it is made to weather the city while decorating it.

  • City Bench by PHEIFFER™ — three-quarter view of the white UHPC bench, the square block twisting into a lifted curve. Concept render.

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  • City Bench by PHEIFFER™ — front elevation of the white UHPC bench, showing the twist from block to curve along its length. Concept render.

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  • City Bench by PHEIFFER™ — high view of the white UHPC bench, the seat surface turning through its full twist. Concept render.

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