Overview

Benchmark Design manufactured curved benches for the roof terrace of HMRC's new flagship building, Queen Elizabeth House, located in New Waverley, Edinburgh's most anticipated new district. This 7.5m-acre site on the Royal Mile is one of the most important developments in the city for many years.

This impressive building will house over 3000 civil servants, serving multiple departments. Outdoor space for the employees was at a premium so multiple rooftop gardens have been incorporated into the design. As part of these green spaces, curved pathways were incorporated to link the different areas. With this in mind, Benchmark's remit was to design seating that would match the flowing, curved nature of the design.

Product supplied

Benchmark's unique way of producing the Exeter range of street furniture enabled them to match the radius of the curved paths and manufacture the benches to the lengths required with seamless junctions.

This relatively small project will make a very large impression on this historic capital with the newly created elevated green spaces offering an exciting new skyline.