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The St James Street benches in Walthamstow, made from reclaimed Iroko, bench installed on the street.

St James

A series of dynamic, boat-built benches for Walthamstow's St James Street, made from reclaimed school worktops and inspired by fluidity and movement.

The St James Street benches in Walthamstow, made from reclaimed Iroko, alternative view of the bench in situ.
The St James Street benches in Walthamstow, made from reclaimed Iroko, detail of reclaimed Iroko material.
The St James Street benches in Walthamstow, made from reclaimed Iroko, close-up of reclaimed timber detail.
The St James Street benches in Walthamstow, made from reclaimed Iroko, bench during fabrication.
The St James Street benches in Walthamstow, made from reclaimed Iroko, workshop process shot.
The St James Street benches in Walthamstow, made from reclaimed Iroko, wide view of the bench and surrounding street.

About

Commissioned by St James Street Big Local and Waltham Forest Council, Alex was tasked with creating street furniture for the newly renovated St James Street area of Walthamstow. Situated at the gateway between the start of the High Street, the bustling area of St James Street, and the entrance to Coppermill Lane leading down to the Walthamstow Wetlands nature reserve, this project celebrates the rich history of creativity and craftsmanship in the area.

Inspired by the notion of fluidity and movement, the furniture seamlessly blends into the urban landscape. Crafted with techniques akin to boat building and using reclaimed Iroko worktops sourced from local schools, the result is a series of strikingly dynamic and contemporary benches that complement the restored Victorian shopfronts.

Specifications

Year completed: 2017
Location: Walthamstow, London
Material: Iroko, Stainless Steel.
Dimensions: 200 W, 85 D, 83 H