by Benchmark | Jul 9, 2024 | Latest News
A new flagship hotel has opened in Sheffield city centre as part of a wider regeneration scheme. Working with the Architects HLM we provided a number of bespoke items of street furniture. Corten edging manufactured to the exact require dimensions, bespoke picnic sets...
by Benchmark | Jun 18, 2024 | Latest News
The CL003 stainless seat was one of the first products brought to market back in 1995. This item of street furniture has been the backbone of Benchmark ever since, offering a robust yet aesthetically pleasing design. This new variant offers a more contemporary design,...
by Benchmark | Sep 28, 2023 | Latest News
Ecclesfield Park in Sheffield is set to become even more welcoming and inclusive as it undergoes a significant refurbishment, with the installation of two new accessible picnic tables manufactured in robust stainless steel. This major upgrade aims to make the park a...
by Benchmark | Feb 12, 2020 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Dec 2, 2019 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Nov 14, 2019 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Mar 7, 2019 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Dec 6, 2018 | Latest News
With the continued development of Leigh Road Industrial Estate Slough, funds were raised to help create a small green space in this busy commercial district. Benchmark Street Furniture worked closely with the landscape architect to help design a scheme that achieved...
by Benchmark | Jul 20, 2018 | Latest News
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,...
by Benchmark | Jun 19, 2018 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Jan 17, 2018 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Nov 13, 2017 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Aug 22, 2017 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Aug 11, 2017 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Aug 4, 2017 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Aug 3, 2017 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Aug 2, 2017 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Jul 31, 2017 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Jul 10, 2017 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Jun 8, 2017 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Mar 13, 2017 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Feb 21, 2017 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Jan 16, 2017 | Latest News
The historic no74 Martello tower in Seaford, built as part of the defences during the Napoleonic wars, is an important and prominent landmark in this busy seaside town. In 2004 it was restored to become a museum for the town’s records, as well as hosting a...
by Benchmark | Sep 29, 2016 | Latest News
In the recent months East Sussex CC have been carrying out a variety of improvements to Uckfield High Street. This consisted of widening the pavements with York stone and the addition of new seats and benches. Part of the design concept was for S-benches and due to...
by Benchmark | Aug 25, 2016 | Latest News
The Queen inspects Benchmark street furniture at Alexandra park, Windsor. Curved to any radius our CL010 seat can run to any length and be finished in a number of ways.
by Benchmark | Jun 6, 2016 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Feb 18, 2016 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Dec 16, 2015 | Latest News
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,...
by Benchmark | Nov 27, 2015 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Nov 10, 2015 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Oct 30, 2015 | Latest News
With a new Tram line coming to the heart of Beeston, Benchmark where asked to supply a co-ordinated range of street furniture. Our Centerline stainless steel range was selected due to its robust nature yet timeless design. The majority of products where designed to...
by Benchmark | Oct 19, 2015 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Oct 14, 2015 | Latest News
Our newest Baseline litterbin the BL052. Manufactured from 316 stainless steel this smartly designed litterbin offers a 80L capacity with a removable galvanised liner. This waste bin is perfect for any high street or public space and coordinates well with all items...
by Benchmark | Oct 6, 2015 | Latest News
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...
by Benchmark | Sep 28, 2015 | Latest News
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
by Benchmark | Aug 19, 2015 | Latest News
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... by Benchmark | Jun 3, 2015 | Latest News
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