Boekenbank – Neighbourhood Library

While living in a small apartment in The Hague, I was missing outside space where I could just sit in the sun or enjoy reading a book. The other thing that was lacking in my street was a social cohesion. Walking past a neighbourhood book exchange in another part of The Hague got me to the idea to combine the two into a bench that also functions as a book exchange.

The book case is integrated in the backrest which is divided in three. Each part can be lifted separately to reach the book. Being a simple construction, just consisting of three materials (wood, steel and Perspex), it is easy to assemble. The seat and book case can be separated and can be used separately.