Bench is an innovation that meets the users’ everyday needs. It provides a solution for the following challenges related to effective and safe utilization of shared spaces:
  • Functionality requirements related to flexibility and modifiability
  • Acoustic management to enhance effective learning and working
  • Health and well-being of the users
Spaces are re-organised, refurnished and re-utilized. Today the same room might be used for an individual work task in the morning, a co-work session in the afternoon and a meeting in the evening. Bench adapts with us and our needs.

Flexibility and modifiability with easy technology integration

Bench tables are constructed around a modular frame which can be modified by the user at any time. With detachable table screens Bench can be easily converted into undisturbed individual or pair workstations enabling physical distancing, privacy and enhanced acoustics. Bench also provides the users with an inventive power supply and cable management system that supports effective use of multiple devices.  Bench provides the users with an inventive power supply and cable management system that enables effective use of multiple devices. Seamless cable management is also essential in creating visually pleasing and clean environments, as well as enhancing the safety of spaces by protecting the users from getting mixed in unorganized wires.

Antimicrobial materials maximise safety

An office, co-working space or a school is a typical environment where infections are spread. To tackle the challenge, we have innovated antimicrobial ISKU+ solution to break the infection chains on touch surfaces. Like any other product manufactured by us, Bench is available with antimicrobial materials. Also, the screens are available with antimicrobial fabrics.
The furniture board used for the Bench table tops is M1 classified, eliminating the risk for indoor air emissions. These features make Bench a safe and sustainable choice for any shared space.

New means for acoustic management

Bench is designed to attenuate noise, which is often reported as one of the factors that need more control in working and learning environments. Bench invisibly and inventively integrates three different features for acoustics management.
The sound absorbing table top dampens the disturbing noise. The structure of the table top is such that the noise absorbing material is under the high-pressure laminate (HPL) contact surface, which simultaneously ensures the durability and cleanability of the table top. Upholstered table screens effectively cut off the reverberation and thus dampen the level of noise in the space. The shaped cable tray under the table top is designed to dampen the reverberation caused by steps and moving the chairs. Also, the material of the cable tray is sound absorbing felt manufactured mainly from recycled PET bottles.

GESS Awards 2021 Finalist

Bench table family provides offices and other workspaces, schools, universities and any educational institute with a solution where several innovations integrate to one solution. Bench is the result of new identified needs and demands in the working and education environment. Multifunctionality is the buzzword of the day and spaces are used more efficiently.
ISKU was shortlisted as GESS Innovation Awards 2021 finalist with Bench. GESS Education Awards is a highly appreciated international award in its field and is referred even as the “Oscars” of the education sector. This award is given to a product or service that is ahead of current thinking and demonstrates innovation at the highest level, with a way of doing something differently or more effectively.

 

 

 

“Simple design and logic create long-lasting and beautiful products.” 

Juri Karinen, Designer