“It was a real feather in our cap…” Boomerang Bench

Urban Commissions was launched in recognition of Dubai’s growing design-conscious urban development; the annual competition aims to engage with the community and build a strong awareness of sustainability, while also promoting the diverse local creative and production industries. Launched by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Dubai Design District (d3), the 2014/15 Design Days Dubai initiative invited the UAE’s resident creatives to propose and design a public urban seating installation For the city of Dubai Urban Commissions, the urban design initiative helping to transform Dubai and nurture the city’s design talent, is delighted to announce its inaugural winner. Anna Szonyi’s winning design, entitled Boomerang Bench, marries form and function while reflecting the never-ending momentum and dynamism of our cities.
Szonyi’s winning design is fabricated in Dubai by Pinnacle Interiors LLC.