transformable church benches in cathedral all photos by xavi padros
influenced by the inherent importance of churches as an architecture of shelter and protection during times of upheaval, industrial designer curro claret has created furniture to mark this historic contribution. churches in the past have remained open for 24 hours providing sanctuary for pilgrims, victims of war and the homeless. curro claret’s latest project is a bench that is able to transform into a bed. it explores to give existent church furniture a more multifunctional use while continuing to reflect the church as a place of refuge. curro claret has recently presented in the galeria H20 in barcelona.
alternate view of church benches
church bench in sitting position
church bench in transformation
church bench in sleeping position
