While the benches are visually appealing, they also contribute to social interaction. Passers-by can sit down where they want and choose their own view. This gives all the shops the chance to be discovered.
The design office Stauffenegger + Partner called in BURRI for the project, as a competent interplay of wood and metal was of the utmost relevance. The ash slats were steam-bent. This is a special process that uses steam to give the wood a new geometry without tension. Finally, the slats were treated with a special oil. The substructure was made of hot-dip galvanised tubular steel.
BURRI assembled the benches itself. The asphalt anchors were glued into the holes, the thread was attached to them and the feet were screwed on. This makes the benches easy to assemble and easy to dismantle for events such as the "Chienbäse".
The needs of the town of Liestal were incorporated into BURRI's designs. A wooden model was produced to test and adapt the seat geometry. A 1:1 prototype was produced for final approval.
