Case Study Project: First In Flight National Monument Benches chosen for the memorial to the Wright Brothers first flight.
The Project: Benches at First In Flight National Monument to accommodate the over 500,000 visitors a year to sit comfortably while contemplating the replica of the 1903 Wright “Flyer” showcased inside during the Park Rangers’ presentations about the aviation history made here.
The Project showcased on Archello was part of an to update the visitor center’s modern design, a departure from the National Park Service’s earlier, more traditional buildings, and was built as part of its “Mission 66” modernization and expansion program.
The Visitor Center was the first major building of the Mission 66 national effort. It was a high-profile success, bringing critical notice for its modern design and launching the careers of its designers. The visitor center itself was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975 for its architecture and its importance to the Park Service’s program. This highly visited historic site was a perfect location for DeepStream’s ergonomic Modern Museum Bench.
Selection Criteria
- 13 Benches with a capacity of 4 adults, or 1200 lbs., per bench.
- Ergonomic seating for a wide range of adults and children.
- Maintenance-free or low-maintenance.
- Parts must be replaceable.
- Must be environmentally friendly, resisting coastal sea air for decades.
These custom museum benches give taxpayers great value for money, as they are backed with a Lifetime Structural Warranty, even in heavy use commercial applications in coastal conditions.
Project Outcomes
Project Date: 2018
- 13 custom benches, handcrafted in the USA with solid seats and back per National Park Service custom design.
- Ergonomic seating for 4 adults with a seat height of 17.5″, depth of 19″, a back angled back 12 degrees, arm rests.
- Maintenance-free, environmentally friendly recycled HDPE plastic lumber that helps saves tropical rain forests.
- Marine-anodized proprietary aluminum frame designed and tested to withstand coastal climates and salt air, and the ocean itself.
- The only bench with a Lifetime Structural Warranty and all parts replaceable.
- The 13 benches provided funding to the Trees for the Future to plant 650 trees in the National Park Service’s name.
As every bench is custom handcrafted in the USA of American products, there are a variety of benches to inspire solutions to your specific needs and tastes.
