Beach canopy with bench
Saint Petersburg, Russia – Zelenogorsk, Zolotoy Beach | 2022
Description:
A modular public installation combining a steel canopy structure with an integrated wooden bench.
Designed for a beach setting, the project provides shade, seating, and spatial organization.
Its prefabricated construction ensures rapid assembly and long-term durability in outdoor environments.
Dimensions:
Canopy: 14.8 × 9.8 × 13.1 ft (W × L × H)
Bench: 39.4 × 6.6 × 3.0 ft (W × L × H)
Software:
Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk AutoCAD, CorelDraw, Solid Edge
Materials:
Square and rectangular steel tubes, round pipes, steel sheet, wood, plywood
Technologies:
Welding, tube bending, CNC laser cutting, CNC milling
My roles in this project:
• Developed the overall concept and technical design
• Created a 3D model and fabrication drawings
• Provided production-ready CNC cutting files
• Oversaw material selection for outdoor durability
Key achievements:
• Engineered a durable outdoor structure with integrated seating, combining aesthetics and function for public recreational space
• Designed with modular steel and wood elements, allowing for quick fabrication and on-site assembly
• The sculptural canopy creates shade and identity for the beach area while integrating seating and circulation in a unified solution
