Size:
240 m2

Location:
Fedje, Norway

Status:
Completed 2021

The nine benches symbolize future and optimism for Fedje. They create reflections in the water, reach upwards and invite people to gather together; friends and strangers alike. That is the real purpose of the benches: to be a place where everybody on the island can meet casually, coffee in hand, Thermos flask at their feet. Chat and connect. Cry on a shoulder. Sit and reflect. Admire the view. Watch the boats coming in. Think. Relax and just be; alone or with someone. And the benches help to fill people’s dreams, visions and expectations with down-to-earth, tangible significance, reflecting the beating heart of everyday island life in the here and now.

Credits:
Todd Saunders with Ryan Jorgensen and Éva Baráth

Photographer:
Jan Lillebø

Awards and Recognition:
Architizer A+ Awards, Finalist, 2022