Bar Stools for University Student Village

Bar Stools for University Student Village

We recently supplied a number of stainless steel bar stools to the University of Loughborough. The new 50million pound state of the art Student village incorporates a communal outdoor cooking area featuring a large organic concrete table. We modified our standard...
Bath Spa University – External furniture

Bath Spa University – External furniture

The Estates department at Bath Spa University recently embarked upon a landscaping project adjacent to the refectory. Being a well-used area of the University a resilient but sympathetic approach was needed.  
 With the introduction of green areas including tree...
New Waverley, Edinburgh

New Waverley, Edinburgh

In April 2020 the HMRC will move in to the new flagship building to be named Queen Elizabeth House. Located in Edinburghs most anticipated new district “New Waverley” this exciting 7.5m acre site on the Royal Mile is tipped to be one of the most important...
Street furniture for The River Cafe –  London

Street furniture for The River Cafe – London

The prestigious river cafe in Hammersmith had an outdoor seating area that was in need of a revamp. The existing tables and benches had been damaged and rust had started to take hold. Benchmark was approached to design and manufacture some 316 stainless steel picnic...
Further street furniture for New Town, Cranbrook

Further street furniture for New Town, Cranbrook

With further phases being completed in New Town, Cranbrook we have asked to supply more items from our Shoreline street furniture range. The ever-popular Shoreline SL003, is manufactured from FSC Iroko Hardwood with a 316 stainless steel frame. It is an easy choice,...
Curved Furniture for Beautiful Memorial Garden

Curved Furniture for Beautiful Memorial Garden

We supplied a number of curved stainless steel benches to a beautifully created memorial garden for a busy college in the North of England. Due to the space created the College wanted benches that could match the radius of the paving and planting beds. The natural...
Standard, yet not Standard street furniture

Standard, yet not Standard street furniture

Preston City Council recently undertook the regeneration of the graded 2 listed Moor park. As part of the project a revamp of the skate park was undertaken to include a curved bench built into a low railing that formed the perimeter of the park. Although this is...
The New Seven Range

The New Seven Range

The new beginnings of the Seven range We endeavour to keep our designs simple and we think our new Seven bench embodies this principle. Manufactured from 10mm steel plate and substantial timber sections this bench will easily cope with the demands of external...
Simple yet Stylish

Simple yet Stylish

Nothing to complicated here but with simple curves a standard boring bench is transferred in to something a little more interesting. With all of our street furniture made to order we can easily create any length, curved, width or height. For more items from our...
The New Exeter EX005L

The New Exeter EX005L

This version of our Exeter bench uses the same method of construction but spins the timbers 90 degrees to make them longitudinal. Due to the way our street furniture is manufactured, everything can be easily adapted to create the exact item required. This particular...
Centerline CL0035 Composite Seat

Centerline CL0035 Composite Seat

A variation of our most popular seat the CL003. This alternative is framed by a 50mm top and bottom tube. It also allows the designer to incorporate a composite colour scheme with the central tubes being easily finished in alternate colours to the rest of the...
Campus Bespoke Aluminium Planter

Campus Bespoke Aluminium Planter

We supplied a large bespoke planter from our Campus range of street furniture to this new refurbishment in the heart of Glasgow. With a subterranean courtyard the aim was to add a large planter with a mature tree to give a tranquil and relaxing vibe. Even with a very...
A friendly bike stand

A friendly bike stand

A number of us at Benchmark street furniture are keen cyclists, we even spend our weekends doing it. Whilst trying to find an adequate hydration stop at the end of a ride we where faced with some very rough, trendy, Corten steel cycle stands, we had no choice but to...
How Long…… Stainless steel?

How Long…… Stainless steel?

Its great to be walking around an unknown city to then happen across an item of street furniture that was installed over 15 years ago. Yes its not as shiny as when is first left the factory but even still its pretty good for something that has been sitting outside for...
New SL001 Shoreline Seat

New SL001 Shoreline Seat

The SL001 is an adaptation of our Centerline CL001 seat, street furniture range. Its uses the same 316 stainless steel frame work to give the seat a robust feel yet softened with Iroko timber slats. This seat is often specified for both public and private projects...
Stainless steel picnic sets

Stainless steel picnic sets

With the development of the West Lothian Council offices and surrounding busy green spaces, we where asked to design up some bespoke stainless steel picnic tables and benches. It was decided to use a perforated steel top to aid with drainage and create a level surface...
Bespoke tables and benches for Falmouth University

Bespoke tables and benches for Falmouth University

Late last summer we where contacted by 2020 Projects to help with the refurbishment of the Fox cafe at Falmouth University. The brief was to create circular tables to surround potted trees with bench’s to seat up to 8 people. With the space often being used for a...
Bar stools for the University of Nottingham

Bar stools for the University of Nottingham

Having previously supplied the University of Nottingham with a number of 316 stainless steel picnic tables and stools, we were asked to create a new design for the renovated Mooch Bar terraced area. Collaborating with an interior designer at CPMG Architects we came up...
New Baseline picnic set

New Baseline picnic set

The Baseline 316 stainless steel range is continuously expanding, due to its great value and simple design. One new item to the range is a circular picnic. Its tube design allows for great flexibility and lends it self to working in any space. It can come with a fully...
Park Street, Bristol

Park Street, Bristol

With a proposal for the introduction of new street furniture on the busiest street in Bristol, space was at a premium. With this in mind, we were asked to modify our most popular seat, the Centerline CL003, to a shortened version. All of our street furniture is made...
Railings and benching for Wednesbury leisure centre

Railings and benching for Wednesbury leisure centre

Wednesbury has recently opened a new leisure centre in the heart of the town. At a cost of 8 million pounds, this new centre includes a 25m pool, two dance studios and 100 fitness stations. Part of the external works package required curved railings and bench seating,...
New Campus range – Street furniture

New Campus range – Street furniture

Benchmark Design Ltd has just launched its new Campus range, a combination of aluminium and Iroko timber street furniture. The range is aimed towards the educational sector creating flexible and social areas for both students and staff. The Campus range is a...
Recent project for the Plimsol Building, London

Recent project for the Plimsol Building, London

The CL010 is from the Centerline range and can be made to any length and curved to any radius. There are a number of material and finish options, including powder coated galvanised mild steel in 316 marine grade stainless steel, allowing you to create a product unique...
Bespoke Litter bin for Trinity Square, London

Bespoke Litter bin for Trinity Square, London

Trinity Square which is adjacent to the Tower of London required a number of new litter bins that would fit in with the other street furniture elements in this iconic location. Having worked with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on a number of projects we were...
Hayes Square Exeter  –  Shoreline street furniture

Hayes Square Exeter – Shoreline street furniture

Benchmark design are pleased to have supplied Blakedown landscapes with items from our Shoreline range of street furniture. At short notice we where able to provide a number of seats and benches manufactured from Iroko and 316 stainless steel. Our shoreline range...
New Baseline 100 bench

New Baseline 100 bench

The Baseline 100 has been designed with cost effectiveness in mind. Its simple manufacturing process gives the 100 a modern look yet manages to keep the cost down thus creating a 316 stainless steel bench at £345.00
New Plaza range

New Plaza range

Introducing our new Plaza range, a modular solution to fit any space. Today’s public realm spaces often require unique solutions. We have developed an external furniture range that can be configured to suit your needs. The modern granite acts as a pillar between the...

New benchmark design website

Welcome to our new site. Along with a number of new features and many more products we have also introduced two new ranges. Please feel free to browse and should you require any further information please do get in touch directly.