Bench It

“Bench It- Designing for a Pause” is an open call for all students and emerging architects and designers to reimagine the bench as more than a seating. Organized by the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, this competition invites its participants to design a bench that emphasizes “slowness- a place to rest, watch and listen” for one of the island’s most beloved cultural institutions: the Geoffrey Bawa space, Colombo 07.

Pre-registration is required for entering this competition.

• Submission guidelines and registration link: https://geoffreybawa.com/bench-it
• Submission deadline: 18th June 2025