DRIFT CONCRETE Amanda Levete

The idea of drifting a line complex curves, angles and has been translating her backwards initiated the design subtracted spaces. organic, highly sensual for the Drift benchThe naturally The Drift bench is an extremely architectural language into formed fluid lines of that found sculptural design whose a condensed form. This cast object function, as a seating concrete version of the bench provided inspiration for object, is clear although the is suitable for permanent Amanda Levete’s exercises in primary concern for Levete outdoor use. Drift Concrete Amanda Levete/AL_A

Design 2006 Description Bench Dimensions L2880mm x D870mm x H420mm, seat depth 420mm Notes Suitable for permanent outdoor use, crated weight 400kg, incrated weight 325kg Materials Cement and crushed white limestone with sealer Colour Natural

Amanda Levete

Nationality British founder of architecture luxury shopping mall and hotel and Selfriges department Born 1955 studio AL_A, has established in Bankok. Levete trained at store in Birmingham. She is a Biography a particularly impressive the Architectural Association visiting professor at the Royal Celebrated for her creation reputation as one of Britain’s and worked for Richard Rogers College of Art and a trustee of of innovative structures leading creatives. Recent before joining Future Systems Artangel, the Young Foundation and unique application of commissions include the highly as a partner in 1989, where and the Arts Foundation. construction materials and anticipated expansion of the she realised ground-breaking Levete is a regular TV and radio courageous architectural Victoria and Albert Museum in buildings including the Media broadcaster and has written for schemes, Amanda Levete, London, and a 1.5 million soft Centre at Lords Cricket Ground a number of magazines.