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Project\/Projecte<\/em>\/Proyecto: BeeBench
Author\/Autor<\/em>: Christian Bolognini, Samantha Culicchi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This project reimagines the typical urban planter as a micro-habitat for pollinators, a circular design object, and a tool for public engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aquest projecte reimagina la jardinera urbana t\u00edpica com un microh\u00e0bitat per als pol\u00b7linitzadors, un objecte de disseny circular i una eina per a la participaci\u00f3 p\u00fablica.<\/em>
Este proyecto reimagina la jardinera urbana t\u00edpica como un microh\u00e1bitat para los polinizadores, un objeto de dise\u00f1o circular y una herramienta para la participaci\u00f3n p\u00fablica.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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While aesthetically pleasing and contextualized in Milan\u2019s urban fabric, BeeBench is primarily ecological in function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BeeBench is a modular planter system designed to support urban nature by creating small habitats for bees and other pollinators. Developed within the YouRban project, it combines sustainability, craftsmanship, and floral expertise to help make cities more welcoming to biodiversity. Using recycled materials and pollinator-friendly planting, it transforms everyday urban spaces into living ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project was created by Christian, a carpenter, and Samantha, a florist, who joined forces through the YouRban open call. Motivated by the theme of sustainable living, they combined their skills to design a solution that protects essential pollinators in a dense urban context like Milan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than a planter, BeeBench functions as a small urban ecosystem with ecological, social, and educational value. Intended for both municipalities and citizens, it offers a visible way to reintroduce biodiversity into daily life. Made from recycled fibre-reinforced polymers and resin, it highlights the potential of second-life materials as a resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The design resulted in two planter sizes that balance durability, functionality, and craftsmanship. The prototypes are water-resistant, handmade, and practical: a lightweight small version and a medium one with integrated handles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond its form, BeeBench aims to improve urban environments\u2014especially for pollinators\u2014by offering safe places to feed and rest. It encourages awareness of their importance and fosters a closer relationship between people and nature, while demonstrating how design can inspire care and engagement in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BeeBench \u00e9s un sistema modular de jardineres dissenyat per afavorir la natura urbana creant petits h\u00e0bitats per a abelles i altres pol\u00b7linitzadors. Desenvolupat dins del projecte YouRban, combina sostenibilitat, artesania i coneixement floral per fer les ciutats m\u00e9s acollidores per a la biodiversitat. Mitjan\u00e7ant materials reciclats i plantaci\u00f3 adaptada als pol\u00b7linitzadors, transforma espais urbans quotidians en ecosistemes vius.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

El projecte va ser creat per Christian, fuster, i Samantha, florista, que van unir esfor\u00e7os arran de la convocat\u00f2ria oberta de YouRban. Inspirats pel tema de la vida sostenible, van combinar les seves habilitats per protegir pol\u00b7linitzadors essencials en un context urb\u00e0 dens com Mil\u00e0.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M\u00e9s que una jardinera, BeeBench funciona com un petit ecosistema urb\u00e0 amb valor ecol\u00f2gic, social i educatiu. Pensat tant per a municipis com per a ciutadans, ofereix una manera visible de reintroduir la biodiversitat en la vida quotidiana. Fabricat amb pol\u00edmers refor\u00e7ats amb fibra reciclada i resina, posa en valor el potencial dels materials de segona vida.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

El disseny ha donat lloc a dues mides que equilibren durabilitat, funcionalitat i artesania. Els prototips s\u00f3n resistents a l\u2019aigua, fets a m\u00e0 i pr\u00e0ctics: una versi\u00f3 petita i lleugera i una de mitjana amb nanses integrades.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M\u00e9s enll\u00e0 de la seva forma, BeeBench busca millorar l\u2019entorn urb\u00e0\u2014especialment per als pol\u00b7linitzadors\u2014oferint espais segurs per alimentar-se i descansar. Promou la consci\u00e8ncia sobre la seva import\u00e0ncia i fomenta una relaci\u00f3 m\u00e9s propera entre persones i natura, mostrant com el disseny pot inspirar cura i implicaci\u00f3 a la ciutat.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BeeBench es un sistema modular de jardineras dise\u00f1ado para apoyar la naturaleza urbana creando peque\u00f1os h\u00e1bitats para abejas y otros polinizadores. Desarrollado dentro del proyecto YouRban, combina sostenibilidad, artesan\u00eda y conocimiento floral para hacer las ciudades m\u00e1s acogedoras para la biodiversidad. Mediante materiales reciclados y plantaci\u00f3n adaptada a polinizadores, transforma espacios urbanos cotidianos en ecosistemas vivos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El proyecto fue creado por Christian, carpintero, y Samantha, florista, quienes unieron esfuerzos tras la convocatoria abierta de YouRban. Inspirados por la vida sostenible, combinaron sus habilidades para proteger polinizadores esenciales en un entorno urbano denso como Mil\u00e1n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M\u00e1s que una jardinera, BeeBench funciona como un peque\u00f1o ecosistema urbano con valor ecol\u00f3gico, social y educativo. Pensado para municipios y ciudadanos, ofrece una forma visible de reintroducir la biodiversidad en la vida cotidiana. Fabricado con pol\u00edmeros reforzados con fibra reciclada y resina, demuestra el potencial de los materiales de segunda vida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El dise\u00f1o dio lugar a dos tama\u00f1os que equilibran durabilidad, funcionalidad y artesan\u00eda. Los prototipos son resistentes al agua, hechos a mano y pr\u00e1cticos: una versi\u00f3n peque\u00f1a y ligera y otra mediana con asas integradas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M\u00e1s all\u00e1 de su forma, BeeBench busca mejorar el entorno urbano\u2014especialmente para los polinizadores\u2014ofreciendo espacios seguros para alimentarse y descansar. Promueve la conciencia sobre su importancia y fomenta una relaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s cercana entre las personas y la naturaleza, mostrando c\u00f3mo el dise\u00f1o puede inspirar cuidado e implicaci\u00f3n en la ciudad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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