Family
Family blurs the line between public art and park furniture. The Family Sculptural Bench by moveart Park Furniture boasts continuous, wave-like geometry that invites people to climb, balance, sit, and stretch out, creating a shared place to gather across ages. Inspired by a double-helix form, Family brings movement and calm to plazas, promenades, campuses, and waterfronts. Crafted from 100% ecological, long-life Accoya® wood, it’s low-maintenance and vandal-resistant for heavy public use.
The Family Sculptural Bench by moveart Park Furniture, known as Family Sculptural Bench | moveart Park Furniture, features integrated gentle slides that keep young children playing near caregivers while others relax along the wide contours. Install as a stand-alone placemaker or within a larger play or streetscape scheme; when placed in playgrounds, the design can be assessed for compliance with ASTM F1487, the CPSC Handbook, and CSA Z614. (This product is not available in Quebec)
Highlights
- Sculptural bench + play object in one flowing form.
- Double-helix design language energizes and harmonizes spaces.
- Accoya® wood: sustainable, low-maintenance, vandal-resistant; 25-year outdoor life.
- Welcomes climb, balance, sit, rest and gentle sliding play near caregivers.
- Suitable for parks, campuses, waterfronts, courtyards, and streetscapes.
- Freestanding option available; rapid install.
- When installed in playgrounds, can be specified to comply with ASTM F1487, CPSC, and CSA Z614 safety frameworks.
Technical Specs (typical module)
- Materials: 100% Accoya® wood slats; steel substructure/hardware.
- Dimensions (module): L 300 cm × W 139 cm × H 93 cm (approx. 118″ × 55″ × 36.6″).
- Weight (module): ~200 kg.
- Critical fall height: 93 cm (36.6″).
- Foundations: 3 (freestanding available).
- Install time: ~2 people × 2 hours (typical module).
- Playground compliance (when required):
- ASTM/CPSC typical use zone guidance: 72″ independent; 108″ when adjacent components share surfacing.
- CSA Z614 protective surfacing zone: 1.8 m; overlapping permitted.










