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Harvard University Benches

Cambridge, MA

Sculptural benches in Alaskan yellow cedar, stainless steel, and galvanizedĀ steel supports; the individual ribs were assembled by hand and attached to the steel superstructure hidden within. The benches were first modeled in the computer, then each unique part was machined in wood on a five-axis CNC router.This woodworking project is one of most recognized project.

Stoss Landscape Urbanism

Landscape Architect

Shawmut Design and Construction

General Contractor

The "ribs" of these beautiful benches were modeled on the computer before they were cut. The Harvard University benches was one of our most challenging woodworking projects but the results were worth it!

The "ribs" of these beautiful benches were modeled on the computer before they were cut. The Harvard University benches was one of our most challenging woodworking projects but the results were worth it!(C) Barrett Doherty

Relaxing on these beautifully crafted Harvard University benches. The wood makes them comfortable and the unique design make these benches the centerpiece of Harvard University Plaza.

Relaxing on these beautifully crafted Harvard University benches. The wood makes them comfortable and the unique design make these benches the centerpiece of Harvard University Plaza.(C) Barrett Doherty

Evening sets on the Harvard benches. One of the best shots of the benches. Each unique piece of the bench is logged in our computer system so in case any part of the bench were to get damaged we would be able to repair just that piece to a tee.

Evening sets on the Harvard benches. One of the best shots of the benches. Each unique piece of the bench is logged in our computer system so in case any part of the bench were to get damaged we would be able to repair just that piece to a tee.(C) Charles Mayer

Courtesy of Stoss

We built many of these wooden benches for Harvard University. The Plaza has grown into a real meeting area. We are proud to have our wood benches be the centerpiece of the Harvard University Plaza.

We built many of these wooden benches for Harvard University. The Plaza has grown into a real meeting area. We are proud to have our wood benches be the centerpiece of the Harvard University Plaza.Courtesy of Stoss

The new benches fit right into the historical landscape of Harvard University.

The new benches fit right into the historical landscape of Harvard University.Courtesy of Stoss

Harvard University, students, children, food trucks and our wood benches.

Harvard University, students, children, food trucks and our wood benches.Courtesy of Stoss