Benches often have a seat and a backrest that make people sit on the same side, next to each other. The main point of Nichetto’s inspiration was to create an object that would establish a connection among those using it, a sort of small urban living room: this is where the idea of having not one but two backrests originated from. Thus people can sit and still face each other. The choice of aluminum honeycomb as a material for this project stemmed from the desire to create a lightweight object that could live in any environment. Earhart is composed of sheets of aluminum honeycomb – two for the backrest and the legs, the third for the seat that creates a linear and harmonious whole without superfluous elements. The slender shapes of this bench are reminiscent of the long wings of a plane. As a matter of fact, the name Earhart refers to the famous Amelia Earhart, who in the 30s would fly a red Lockheed Vega made of aluminium.
Earhart
- Product Name
- Earhart
- Designer
- Nichetto Studio
More products by Nichetto Studio
Products Behind Projects
News
Introducing Partner Geopietra
Geopietra® is an international brand and an Italian company founded in 1996, specialized in the... More
Shigeru Ban’s Paper Log House at Philip Johnson’s Glass House
In New Canaan, Connecticut, Shigeru Ban: The Paper Log House has opened as part of the 75th annivers... More
10 commercial buildings that benefit from planted facades
The integration of nature into architecture marks a proactive urban response to the climate emergenc... More
Hudson Valley Residence by HGX Design draws inspiration from local agricultural vernacular
New York City-based creative studio HGX Design has completed the Hudson Valley Residence, a modern,... More
Key projects by Perkins&Will
Perkins&Will, a global interdisciplinary design practice, places architecture at its core. With... More
Archello Awards 2024 – Early Bird submissions ending April 30th
The Archello Awards is an exhilarating and affordable global awards program celebrating the best arc... More
Albion Stone creates stone bricks from “unloved” stone
A stone brick is a sustainable building material made using stone blocks and slabs that do not meet... More
25 best engineered wood flooring manufacturers
Engineered wood flooring is a versatile building product that offers several advantages over traditi... More