KX Seating

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Kings Cross Design District, 2021

Prototype benches in situ, Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, London

KX seating is a series of outdoor furniture made from Richlite, an FSC-certified recycled paper composite. Made from paper, KX Seating is weather resistant and durable enough for a busy public realm.

Prototyped in two different sizes, the benches are deceptively simple slatted construction made using 'off-the-shelf' sheet material. Made specifically for King's Cross, the construction method references the site's industrial history while its curved edges and exaggerated joins are reminiscent of children's construction toys. Modular and according to a formula it has the potential to roll out on a larger scale and to include tables, chairs and recliners.

Co-curated by Company, Place and Rebecca Heald
Photography by John Sturrock

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