Manga
Sitting Bench for QZ Urban Furniture
Urban elements contribute to giving cities a human scale, identity, and collective meaning. The design idea for the Manga Bench starts from the maritime context, a place for which it has been designed, using technology and materials typical of nautical engineering. Inspired by marine life it is capable of awakening emotions in urban and natural environments. The purity of the lines and the roundness between planes of the Manga Bench, reinforce the brightness and textures typical of fiberglass and concrete. When the bench is not occupied, its soft undulating shapes make it a sculptural element.
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Manga Sitting Bench Press Releases
Press releases tailored for Manga are available in the languages: English.
Manga Sitting Bench Translations
Delighted to offer translations for Manga projects in a variety of languages: Sitting Bench EN, Sitbank AF, Stoli I Ulur SQ, አግዳሚ ወንበር AM, مقعد الجلوس AR, Նստարան HY, Oturacaq Dəzgahı AZ, Esertzeko Bankua EU, Лаўка Для Сядзення BE, সিটিং বেঞ্চ BN, Klupa Za Sjedenje BS, Пейката За Сядане BG, ထိုင်ခုံ MY, El Banc D'assegut CA, Ang Lingkuranan Nga Lingkuranan CEB, Kukhala Benchi NY, 坐凳 ZY, 坐凳 ZH, U Bancu Di Seduta CO, Klupa Za Sjedenje HR, Sedací Lavice CS, Siddebænk DA, Zitbank NL, Sidbenko EO, Istumispink ET, Istuinpenkki FI, Le Banc Assis FR, Th’ Ann Am Being Suidhe GD, O Banco De Estar GL, დასაჯდომი სკამი KA, Sitzbank DE, Το Καθιστικό Πάγκο EL, બેઠક બેન્ચ GU, Chita Ban HT, Zaman Benci Nau'in HA, Ka Noho ʻana HAW, ספסל ישיבה HE, सिटिंग बेंच HI, Zaum Rooj Zaum HMN, Az Ülőpad HU, Setubekkur IS, Oche Oche IG, Bangku Duduk ID, Binse Suí GA, La Panca IT, シッティングベンチ JA, Bangku Lungguh JV, ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಬೆಂಚ್ KN, Отыратын Орындық KK, កៅអីអង្គុយ KM, Intebe RW, 좌석 벤치는 KO, Rûnîşka Rûniştinê KU, Отургуч KY, ບ່ອນນັ່ງນັ່ງ LO, Scamnum Sedere LA, Sēžu Sols LV, Sėdėjimo Suolas LT, Sëtzbänk LB, Клупата За Седење MK, Ny Dabilio Mipetraka MG, Bangku Duduk MS, ഇരിക്കുന്ന ബെഞ്ച് ML, Bank Seduta MT, Te Pae Noho MI, सिटिंग बेंच MR, Сууж Буй Сандал MN, सिटिंग बेन्च NE, Sittebenk NO, ବସିବା ବେଞ୍ଚ OR, د ناستې بنچ PS, نیمکت نشستن FA, Ławka Do Siedzenia PL, Banco Sentado PT, ਬੈਠਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਬੈਂਚ PA, Banca De Șezut RO, Скамейка Для Сидения RU, Nofoa Nofoa SM, Клупа За Седење SR, Kugara Bhenji SN, بينچ بينچ SD, වාඩි වී සිටින බංකුව SI, Sedacia Lavica SK, Sedežna Klop SL, Kursiga Fadhiga SO, Setulo Sa Setulo ST, El Banco Para Sentarse ES, Bangku Linggih SU, Kukaa Benchi SW, Sittbänk SV, Ang Sitting Bench TL, Курсии Нишастӣ TG, உட்கார்ந்த பெஞ்ச் TA, Эскәмия TT, సిట్టింగ్ బెంచ్ TE, ม้านั่ง TH, Oturma Bankı TR, Oturgyç TK, Лавка Для Сидіння UK, بیٹھنے کا بینچ UR, ئورۇندۇق UG, O'tirish Skameykasi UZ, Ghế Ngồi VI, Mainc Eistedd CY, Sittende Bank FY, Ibhentshi Yokuhlala XH, זיצן באַנק YI, Ijoko Ijoko YO, Ibhentshi Ehlezi ZU.
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Unique Properties
A bench of elegant simplicity with organic shapes. The purity of the lines and the roundness between planes of the Manga Bench, reinforces the brightness and textures typical of fiberglass and concrete. When the bench is not occupied, its soft undulating shapes make it a sculptural element. Minimalist in design, its comfortable ergonomic profile and soft undulations invite contemplation and serenity.
Tags
Marine life, Sculptural, Fiberglass, Sustainability, Minimalist, Ergonomic
Production Technology
The materials used in the Manga Bench are committed to sustainability and the development of pioneering technologies (fiberglass, fiber-reinforced concrete or mechanical recycling of plastic R-PET). Environmentally friendly materials with a real component of sustainability, circularity and safety. Using technology and materials typical of nautical engineering, the Manga Bench has taken into account its environmental impact during all the stages of its existence: extraction of raw materials, production, distribution, use, reuse, recycling and waste management.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was the design of a large urban element with dynamic undulating forms. The big obstacle, given its size, was to demould the piece, so it was necessary to redraw the initial sketch. In a second phase, the thickness of the planned fiberglass layer was reduced and the upper part of the backrest was reinforced with fiberglass mesh. Today, thanks to the technology and materials used in nautical engineering, the production of fibreglass benches is very simple.
Project Duration
The project started in September 2019 and finished in June 2020 in Cartagena (Spain). It was exhibited in the port of Cartagena (2020) and Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Murcia (COAMU), Murcia, (Spain) in 2022.
Operation Flow
This piece not only fulfils the function of a seat but also provides an aesthetic value when it is placed in the urban space: seafronts, ports, squares, streets and boulevards.
Research
The research is based on the design of an urban element that contributes to giving cities a human scale, identity and collective meaning. The aim was to create a piece based on marine life and the maritime context, using nautical engineering technologies and materials, so a model and a mould were developed to obtain the designed piece. The Manga bench has been made of fiberglass. A material that is capable of awakening emotions both in urban environments and in natural areas.
Inspiration
The design idea for the Manga Bench starts from the maritime context, a place for which it has been designed, using technology and materials typical of nautical engineering. Inspired by marine life, it is capable of awakening emotions in urban and natural environments.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer David Frutos, Manga Bench, 2020. Image #2: Photographer David Frutos, Manga Bench, 2020. Image #3: Photographer David Frutos, Manga Bench, 2020. Image #4: Photographer David Frutos, Manga Bench, 2020. Image #2: Photographer David Frutos, Manga Bench, 2020.
Project Overview
Manga Sitting Bench has been a Iron winner in the Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Enrique Mínguez Ros was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Manga Sitting Bench.
Enrique Mínguez Ros Press Releases
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Manga Bench: A Sculptural Seating Inspired by Marine Life
Enrique MÃnguez Ros unveils the Manga Bench, a maritime-inspired seating solution, combining elegance and sustainability
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