{"id":37192,"date":"2017-12-11T14:11:53","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T14:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=37192"},"modified":"2017-12-11T14:11:53","modified_gmt":"2017-12-11T14:11:53","slug":"the-story-behind-stratic-landscape-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/the-story-behind-stratic-landscape-furniture\/37192\/","title":{"rendered":"The story behind Stratic landscape furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marshalls has announced the launch of a new collection of landscape furniture \u2013 Stratic is a fully coordinated collection, which consists of a seat, bench, litter bin, mixed recycle litter bin, planter, cycle stand and LED Marker<\/h2>\n

The initial design concept for the range was created by De Monfort University<\/a> student Agnete Linikaite as part of a design competition run in collaboration between Marshalls and the university\u2019s School of Design. Through fostering relationships with designers of the future, this competition has enabled Marshalls<\/a> to develop new talent within the industry, as well as bring exclusive new designs to the landscape furniture market which aren\u2019t available anywhere else.<\/p>\n

The brief<\/h3>\n

Looking for a fresh approach to landscape furniture, Marshalls asked design students from De Montfort University to put on their thinking caps.<\/p>\n

They tasked them to come up with designs for furniture that would not only inspire the people using it on a daily basis, but also meet the challenges facing architects by creating long-lasting products that fully bring social spaces to life.<\/p>\n

The resulting designs form part of the new\u00a0Stratic Collection\u00a0\u2013 landscape furniture inspired by the smooth lines and contours seen in the world of automotive design.<\/p>\n

The competition<\/h3>\n

This is the second year Marshalls<\/a> has linked up with De Montfort to get a fresh take on landscape furniture from the next generation of designers \u2013 and just like last year, there\u2019s been a lot to get excited about.<\/p>\n

With cash prizes, paid design work and a placement at our HQ on the line, the students showed plenty of design insight in their bid to scoop the award.<\/p>\n

The winning design was by Agnete Linikaite \u2013 and she says it came with a view to both innovation and philosophy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was interested in doing this as it goes into a lot of detail about examining how people react around landscape furniture in public places<\/a> such as train stations, and I wanted to be able to bring something new to the market,\u201d Agnete said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPublic spaces are constantly changing and I loved that I was able to push the concept, find innovation and search for new things to design while still sticking to Marshalls\u2019 philosophy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stratic age<\/h3>\n

These designs now form part of the new Stratic Collection \u2013 products built with durability and versatility in mind.<\/p>\n

The fully coordinated range incorporates a seat, bench, planter, litter bin, cycle stand and LED marker. The collection is made from Accoya timber, cast aluminium and stainless steel with a choice of metallic powder coat options.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the designer\u2019s work placement with a leading automotive company, Stratic\u2019s contemporary angular design shares characteristics with the latest automotive designs \u2013 its smooth contours mirroring the sleek lines seen in modern motoring.<\/p>\n

But while such vehicles take their dynamic design cues on the road, the Stratic Collection brings that same statement to the UK\u2019s public spaces.<\/p>\n

This is achieved through the combination of materials used to build each product, as well as the unique choice of powdered metallic finish which can be applied.<\/p>\n

Accoya timber is extremely durable, less prone to swelling and shrinkage, and will require less maintenance over the product\u2019s lifetime.<\/p>\n

The combination of stainless steel and cast aluminium in each product further enhances its durability and versatility. It\u2019s the mix of these materials which gives Stratic its own unique identity.<\/p>\n

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