by Benchmark | Sep 24, 2024
Jubilee Sports Centre – University of Southampton The successful completion of this new outdoor space at the Jubilee Sports Centre. Enhancing the overall user experience with functional, durable and contemporary street furniture The University of...
by Benchmark | Sep 20, 2024
SLB, Stonehouse Bespoke wall top benches for new external space SLB, a global leader in engineering, approached us to design and manufacture four bespoke benches for a new landscaped area that incorporated a pyramid skylight to the new plant room below. The...
by Benchmark | Jun 11, 2024
Fairchild’s Garden, London A former disused tennis court turned into a vibrant social area, seamlessly blending historical homage with contemporary design. Tucked away near the bustling junction of Hackney Road and Columbia Road in Shoreditch, East...
by Benchmark | Mar 20, 2024
The Mont, Edinburgh Formally the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, the Mont has now been transformed into a modern mixed use residential site. In 2017, Downing embarked on a mission to repurpose the former site of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in...
by Benchmark | Feb 1, 2024
Dunmail, Bristol Reclaimed timber benches for this new landscaped lane, offering a safe and welcoming community space for residents and their families to meet and gather, relax and play. Elberry way is An award-winning collection of beautifully curated homes in...
by Benchmark | Jan 16, 2024
Edinburgh House, Jersey 147 new homes created, as well as the creation of beautiful public spaces for the whole Island community to enjoy. Edinburgh House, located in the picturesque coastal setting of Jersey Is the most recent development to open its doors to...
by Benchmark | Sep 28, 2023
Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium Helping to create a tranquil and respectful environment with bespoke street furniture The New Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium, located in the serene outskirts of Rushcliffe, envisioned creating a tranquil and respectful environment for...
by Benchmark | Aug 16, 2023
University of Southampton, Cafe 28 Enhancing the externals of Cafe 28 with Contemporary Steel Street Furniture Enhancing Cafe 28 with Contemporary Steel Street Furniture The University of Southampton boasts a vibrant campus with diverse amenities, including the...
by Benchmark | Dec 9, 2022
Prestonpans War Memorial Stunning new look delivered for historic Prestonpans War Memorial East Lothian Council have undertaken the task of rejuvenating this Memorial back into a welcoming and reflective space. Rankin Fraser’s successful competition submission aims to...
by Benchmark | Oct 6, 2022
Llandaff Play Park, Cardiff Phase one revamp of this colourful Cardiff play park In late 2021 Llandaff fields play park underwent a huge revamp. Phase 1 one which was completed early 2020 is the first step in dramatically upgrading this very busy play park Cardiff...
by Benchmark | Sep 29, 2022
Maindy Park, Cardiff A cleverly thought out transformation of a busy and playful park This once neglected park has been transformed in to a new vibrant and playful family park. Cardiff Park Services working Creative Exeter solutions and Gerald Davies ground works have...
by Benchmark | Sep 21, 2022
Clarence Fountain Pocket Park Refurbishment to create a more attractive and durable Town centre focal point Cheltenham Borough Council has recently unveiled a new ‘pocket park’ at Clarence Fountain. This new Public realm in the town centre has created an attractive...
by Benchmark | Jun 1, 2022
Haringey Sixth Form College Huge refurbishment of External Courtyards In early 2021 we where approached by Brookhouse UK to supply a few stools for Haringey 6th form College. The college had two large external courtyards that where almost unused by its students. The...
by Benchmark | Dec 8, 2021
ODS – Oxford Various sites across Oxford City Suburbs ODS has been embarking on rejuvenating many of the Oxford City’s social housing external spaces. Creating areas for residents to enjoy for many years to come. Over the past 24months we have been...
by Benchmark | Jul 8, 2021
Sparrow Farm, Feltham Sparrow Farm Drive completion brings boost to affordable housing & community space in Hounslow A key regeneration project to increase the number of affordable homes and community space in London Borough Hounslow has been completed. Sparrow...
by Benchmark | Feb 24, 2021
Cumnock Bus Station New stainless steel contemporary wall mounted benches for this moderen station Earlier this year we where contacted by Clarks Contractors to deign and manufacture a number of curved stainless steel benches for the new Cumnock Bus Station. East...
by Benchmark | Oct 21, 2020
Vita Student Accommodation – Leeds Bespoke timber seat manufactured for a bustling public realm in Leeds city centre Portland Crescent, Leeds has recently seen the doors open to a new student accommodation. The 312 room building offers students high quality...
by Benchmark | Aug 5, 2020
UNMC and the Nebraska Medical Center Bespoke stainless steel street furniture for the Kaneko designed Medical Center, Nebraska. Benchmark street furniture where contacted by the Olsson group Omaha, to help deliver some bespoke cantilever benches to this truly...
by Benchmark | Oct 7, 2019
Brandon Yard, Bristol Benchmark was appointed to manufacture street furniture for Brandon Yard, as part of one of the biggest regenerations on Bristol harbourside for many years Brandon Yard, formerly a gasworks, has undergone one of the biggest regenerations on...
by Benchmark | Aug 7, 2019
St James Street, Taunton Large Corten Steel Planters for the pedestrianisation of a busy rat run. The Council of Taunton has taken the bold step to remove traffic from a popular cobbled street located off the main high street. Benchmark were approached to help with... by Benchmark | May 20, 2019
Piries Place, Horsham We provided Bespoke benches for the redevelopment of the Public Realm space at Piries Place, Horsham Benchmark has supplied bespoke benches as part of a project to regenerate Piries Place in Horsham. The major redevelopment includes a number of...
by Benchmark | Apr 18, 2019
Spike Design, Bristol Contemporary picnic tables for international exhibition space. The international exhibition space, Spike Design, required updated external furniture for the front of its iconic building in Bristol. With over 200 people working and visiting the...
by Benchmark | Feb 13, 2019
Ikea, Greenwich London External furniture for the impressive rooftop garden of IKEA’s iconic new Greenwich store. Benchmark were asked to design up a number of pieces of external furniture for the impressive rooftop garden of IKEA’s iconic new Greenwich...
by Benchmark | Nov 1, 2018
Charles Kennedy Building, Fort William The development of a once neglected School building to create a wonderful modern community complex. In May 2018 the Highland Council relocated to a former secondary school that had been transformed and renamed the Charles Kennedy...
by Benchmark | Aug 7, 2018
Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham Curved street furniture for £30m Brewery Quarter makeover The Brewery Quarter is set to become Cheltenham’s premier retail and leisure destination, where customers can shop, dine, stay and play! NFU Mutual, the owner of the Brewery...
by Benchmark | Apr 9, 2018
Roof top Garden, Central London Modified Exeter benches to help create an integrated and calming roof top garden. The design of a new private rooftop garden in the heart of the Capital with far reaching views required integrated benches within areas of raised...
by Benchmark | Jun 27, 2017
Bespoke benches for ACS International School, Cobham Curved Shoreline bespoke benches for large central focal point at busy International School. ACS International School, Cobham approached us due to our flexibility in being able to curve street furniture to exact...
by Benchmark | Jun 20, 2017
St Brendan’s 6th Form College, Bristol Modern brightly coloured street furniture for an amphitheatre-like courtyard. NVB Landscape Architects wanted modern brightly coloured street furniture for the amphitheatre-like courtyard makeover of a busy sixth form college....
by Benchmark | May 11, 2017
St Mary’s College, Hull Bespoke Curved Street furniture for busy College. Having previously supplied a number of Schools, Colleges and Universities with our curved Centerline street furniture, we where approached by St Mary’s College, Hull to provide bespoke...
by Benchmark | Nov 25, 2016
City Alpha – River Thames, London Major refit for busy Thames cruise boat In early 2016 Benchmark was approached by Island Marine with a unique opportunity to design seating for the total refit of a Thames tourist vessel operated by City Cruises. Our Centreline...
by Benchmark | Nov 8, 2016
Bespoke products for Dragon School, Oxford During the summer break the renowned Dragon School in Oxford began improvements to a large central playground Dragon school, Oxford were looking for some bespoke products for a new playground scheme. After visiting the site... by Benchmark | Oct 6, 2016
Living Systems Institute, The University of Exeter New Exeter timber benches for this new roof top terrace. The latest building to be completed at the University of Exeter is the impressive 7-storey Living Systems Institute. We were asked to supply our new timber...
by Benchmark | Sep 22, 2016
Curved Street furniture for Alexandra Park, Windsor The continued upgrade of Alexandra park, using centerline curved street furniture.. The Royal borough of Windsor and Maidenhead have gradually been replacing and installing additional seating at Alexandra Gardens and...
by Benchmark | Mar 2, 2016
University of Nottingham With the continuing development of Nottingham University Campus a small courtyard adjacent to the historic Portland Building required some bespoke furniture. With the continuing development of Nottingham University Campus a small courtyard...
by Benchmark | Dec 11, 2015
Co-ordinated street furniture for the University of Birmingham The transformation and landscaping of a rooftop courtyard located at the historic Aston Webb Great Hall, using our new Campus range. The University of Birmingham is in the midst of one of the most exciting...
by Benchmark | Nov 10, 2015
P1 Kings Cross , London Benchmark, design and produce three large curved seats for a rooftop garden in central London. Willerby Landscapes contacted Benchmark Design to design and produce three large curved seats for a rooftop garden in central London. The...
by Benchmark | Oct 30, 2015
The Tramlink, Beeston Centerline co-ordinated street furniture for Beeston Tramlink. In 2011 Nottingham City Council was awarded a Tramlink contract to create a world class tram system linking the city centre to the surrounding regions, a huge undertaking that has...
by Benchmark | Oct 16, 2015
West Bromwich Metro Plaza – seating and railing The transformation of the area surrounding the Central Metro Link West Bromwich town centre has recently undergone a programme of improvements to attract more shoppers and investors into the area. The latest phase...
by Benchmark | Aug 12, 2015
Cowick Street, Exeter Shoreline Custom SL007s. Having previously supplied Exeter City Council with items from our Shoreline range, we were delighted when asked to help with the design of some bespoke seating for the planned improvements to Cowick Street. The aim of...
by Benchmark | Aug 12, 2015
Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Benchmark Design provided a unique and practical seating solution to a large area in Queensberry Way, Kensington. The Borough of Kensington and Chelsea asked Benchmark Design to provide a seating solution for a large area in...
by Benchmark | Aug 12, 2015
Norton Canes services M6 Our manufacturing process combined with our use of top quality grade stainless steel makes for very cost effective external furniture solutions Whilst recently visiting a client, we stopped for a coffee break at the Norton Canes services on...
by Benchmark | Aug 12, 2015
Baldwin Street, Bristol Curved bench and matching bin for a busy road in the heart of Bristol. Bristol City Council has been carrying out improvements to Baldwin Street. Part of these works included the creation of a small pedestrianised area, dominated by an existing...
by Benchmark | Aug 5, 2015
Interior seating with a spicy twist. A modern market-style eatery setting for the versatile Benchmark curved Centerline CL011 seat. Specified by Softroom Architects Soho, we were asked to produce a large curved seat for a Mexican restaurant soon to be opened in...
by Benchmark | Jul 21, 2015
Bracknell Enterprise & Innovation Hub A landscape makeover creating a series of carefully designed planted spaces. Bracknell Enterprise & Innovation Hub has undergone a landscape makeover, creating a series of carefully designed planted spaces that help soften...
by Benchmark | Jul 21, 2015
Rookes Heath College Stylish curved furniture for a refectory area, including functional tables and stools. Our brief was to provide an external seating area to complement a new curved extension at Rookes Heath College, incorporating a stylish refectory opening out...
by Benchmark | Jul 17, 2015
St Pauls Place – Birmingham St Paul’s Place is a prestige development located in the Jewellery quarter of Birmingham. The old Thomas Walker building is one of the most historic and recognised in Birmingham. This statement building, which covers one block...
by Benchmark | Jun 28, 2015
West Street, Horsham Regeneration plans for the town centre have taken another step forward with the updating of West Street, the town’s primary shopping area. Horsham means ‘place of horses’ and as such, this has been used as a theme to link the... 
