SPIKE BENCH
A Reinterpretation of Spikes

Spikes are considered one of the most brutal forms of defensive design. In this modular bench, their exclusionary function is reinterpreted and integrated as a meaningful, connective element. Challenging conventional ideas of accessibility, the seating object aims to provoke thought about the dynamics of public space – particularly regarding public seating and the marginalization of certain groups. CNC-turned, the spikes function like screws. Located in places that feel socially exclusionary, the bench questions the social dynamics embedded in urban environments.

Dimensions: 1200 × 470 × 380 mm
Material: Steel