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This innovative design pursues comfort and convenience to the user. Its modern and avant-garde style was originally designed for the train station Indalecio Prieto of Bilbao; always looking for the reflection of the urban transformation of the city. After seeing the acceptance of the concept, few changes were made in order to became this concept a real product, and adapt it to any environment that is looking for an sculptural design.
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K. Borge, X. Dorronsoro, J. Lopes, A. Urbina, A. Velasco
This innovative design pursues comfort and convenience to the user. Its modern and avant-garde style was originally designed for the train station Indalecio Prieto of Bilbao; always looking for the reflection of the urban transformation of the city. After seeing the acceptance of the concept, few changes were made in order to became this concept a real product, and adapt it to any environment that is looking for an sculptural design.
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This short report shows how a design of a bench has been made, adapting it to a particular environment, in this case, the train-station of Abando Indalecio Prieto (Bilbao). During the analysis stage, the user has been observed, as the environment and the existing market, in order to identify conclusions that have helped to define the positioning. Then, in the conceptualization phase, a logical concept in all the aspects required was defined.
To conclude, Onda bench concept has been developed in sizing detail following strength and stiffness criteria. At the same time, the selection of materials and manufacturing processes were considered to achieve a competitive product in today´s market.
ANALYSIS OF THE CITY
Bilbao is a very industrial, but it is the mix between industry and modern architecture, what makes this city such a special place. The transformation that special place. The transformation that Bilbao city has suffered in last 50 years is Bilbao city has suffered in last 50 years is impresionant. As we can see in the pictures, the mix of a lot of styles in Bilbao city is very notorius. Old buildings and the newest sculptures fit perfectly creating a special atmosphere.
ANALYSIS OF THE SCENARIO
The conbination between the new and the old Bilbao can be also apreciate inside the station.
Abando train-station is an interior station so, it is safe for the cold and the rain which is very common in the Basque Country. This characteristic will be important to choose the appropriate materials for the bench.
MATERIAL SELECTION
IROKO WOOD
STEELpainted with
oxiron
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