Conscious Design WΞCITY® Award 2027 — Medellín, Colombia
Living Solar Bench WΞCITY®
Smart Modular Solar Bench with Integrated Photovoltaic Roof
A smart, modular solar bench: its photovoltaic roof generates clean energy while protecting users from sun and rain. Connectivity, charging and lighting, in a single self-sufficient piece of street furniture.
Modular architecture 1/3
Three configurations, one design
Model A
1 seat
Single-user configuration.
Model B
2 seats
Two-user configuration.
Model C
3 seats
Full configuration — main reference model.
Everything integrated into a single piece of street furniture
Premium design, energy self-sufficient
Solar power and battery
- High-efficiency monocrystalline photovoltaic roof, Full Black finish — the roof itself generates the energy.
- LiFePO4 battery with integrated BMS — target autonomy of 48 hours without solar generation.
- Hidden battery compartment, weatherproof and lockable.
Charging and connectivity
- 2 USB-A ports and 2 USB-C ports (up to ~65W PD).
- 2 protected 110V AC outlets.
- 2 Qi/Qi2 wireless charging points, one on each outer seat.
- Integrated public WiFi, discreet and weatherproof.
Lighting
- Continuous perimeter LED frame on the roof, with RGB capability (warm white ~2700K as the standard mode).
- Hidden ambient lighting under the seat, with no strips exposed at floor level.
- Automatic nighttime on via photocell/light sensor.
Structure and materials
- Galvanized steel structure, anti-corrosion electrostatic coating, UV-resistant.
- Graphite Black structure finish and Satin Copper Bronze seats and backrests.
- Individual perforated-metal seats (or high-strength WPC), with integrated backrest and dividers.
Sustainability
- Rainwater harvesting through internal channels hidden in the columns, with filtering.
- Optional, independent planters — the bench works with or without them.
10-year design lifespan
Designed for tropical mountain climate, intensive public use and vandal resistance (IP65 in electrical compartments, IK10 on exposed elements). Download the full datasheet or write to us to define the ideal configuration for your project.