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External seating for rejuvenated war memorial - Prestonpans
Benchmark adapted its Exeter seating range to aid East Lothian Council in the rejuvenation of a war memorial at Prestonpans to create a welcoming and reflective space. Due to the manufacturing flexibility in its Exeter street furniture range, Benchmark was able to provide a number of FSC hardwood benches and seats that satisfied the client's remit
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Benchmark external seating - Prestonpans war memorial, Scotland
East Lothian Council rejuvenated the war memorial at Prestonpans to create a welcoming and reflective space.
Rankin Fraser’s successful competition submission improved the setting of the memorial by repairing the surrounding walls, renewing paving and improving seating, providing new space for commemoration and local heritage interpretation.
The proposals also included the removal of the 1950's viewing platform in favour of new openings in the existing walls allowing access to views of the River Forth.
Work undertaken
Benchmark produced Exeter FSC hardwood benches and seats that satisfied the client's remit.
Exeter seating
The Exeter range has been designed so it can be adapted easily to client needs. For this project, alterations were made to:
Key dimensions
Fixing details to suit the constraints of the site
Include backrests and arms at specific points
The durable FSC hardwood with the hidden internal steel frameworks gives a timeless and robust finish.
Bespoke street furniture
With the large majority of its clients wanting something more bespoke, Benchmark is able to manufacture most elements to meet individual project needs.
