ENESS Launches a Spinning Whimsical Bench Installation
Amy Duong — August 17, 2023 — Art & Design
References: redirect.viglink & design-milk
Art and technology studio based in Melbourne, ENESS presents a look at its latest permanent installation in the form of the Solar-Powered Bench 'That Spins Ever So Slowly.' The whimsical structure is able to store sunlight from the custom solar panels and slowly rotate the furniture to allow those who sit on the design to have a slow-paced perspective of what surrounds them. The bench also interacts with the sun as it is able to spin faster on sunnier days and slower when it is cloudy.
Niros Weis, artist and founder of ENESS speaks about the design, stating that “The intention was to create a work that innovates within the area of [the] public realm by being functional, sustainable, and one that inspires a different way of interacting. By harvesting sunlight, the benches move under their own steam – without intervention. This intention makes a statement about the future of public infrastructure and what energy sources are being used for light, movement, and animation.”
Image Credit: ENESS
Niros Weis, artist and founder of ENESS speaks about the design, stating that “The intention was to create a work that innovates within the area of [the] public realm by being functional, sustainable, and one that inspires a different way of interacting. By harvesting sunlight, the benches move under their own steam – without intervention. This intention makes a statement about the future of public infrastructure and what energy sources are being used for light, movement, and animation.”
Image Credit: ENESS
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Benches - The integration of solar panels into public benches is a trend that combines sustainability with functional design.
2. Slow-paced Perspective - Creating furniture that slowly rotates to offer a unique perspective of the surrounding environment is a trend that enhances the user experience.
3. Interactive Sunlight - Designing benches that interact with sunlight, spinning faster or slower based on the weather conditions, is a trend that adds an element of dynamism to public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Technology - The art and technology industry can leverage the trend of solar-powered benches to create innovative outdoor installations.
2. Sustainable Design - The sustainable design industry can capitalize on the trend of slow-paced perspective furniture to offer eco-friendly and visually captivating products.
3. Public Infrastructure - The public infrastructure industry can explore the trend of interactive sunlight benches to enhance the experience of public spaces and promote renewable energy sources.
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