Kita Bench
Kita Bench
Designer: Stéphane Chapelet
Clean Design, Practical Construction
Kita is a contemporary commercial bench created for architects and landscape designers seeking a refined, versatile seating solution for public and commercial outdoor spaces.
Its design is based on clean proportions, precisely formed steel components, and evenly spaced wood slats. The understated profile allows Kita to complement both modern architecture and more traditional landscape settings without visually overwhelming the surrounding environment.
Kita is designed to provide an elegant appearance while remaining practical to transport, assemble, maintain, and repair.
Designed for Efficient Project Delivery
The bench is manufactured using standard steel tubes and plates, joined with discreet welds to create a clean and visually continuous structure.
Kita can be supplied in a flat-pack configuration, helping reduce transportation volume and simplifying handling before installation. This approach can be particularly valuable for projects requiring multiple units or long-distance delivery.
The individual wood slats are identical and removable. If one slat becomes damaged, it can be replaced independently rather than requiring replacement of the complete seating surface.
Recommended Applications
Kita is suitable for:
- Public parks
- University campuses
- Corporate campuses
- Hospitality projects
- Mixed-use developments
- Shopping centers
- Residential communities
- Building entrances
- Pedestrian areas
- Outdoor work and gathering spaces
Materials and Finishes
The bench combines a steel supporting structure with a wood seating surface and backrest.
Available steel finishes and wood species must be selected according to the project location, exposure conditions, architectural palette, and maintenance requirements.
Custom powder-coated colors may be available to coordinate Kita with other LAB23 site furnishings.
Installation
Kita is intended for permanent commercial installations. Final mounting details, anchoring requirements, and substrate conditions must be confirmed through the approved technical drawing.
Specification Text
Provide LAB23 Kita commercial outdoor bench consisting of a formed steel supporting structure with removable wood slats. Bench shall be suitable for permanent exterior installation and supplied in the manufacturer’s approved finish, wood species, configuration, and mounting system. Final dimensions, anchoring, and finish shall be coordinated with approved shop drawings.