Ginko is a seating system composed of a bench module and a planter module. These elements allow for endless configurations, integrating seating space with greenery. Its modularity makes it a flexible and adaptable system for various spaces.
Design: MCA Mario Cucinella Architects
The Ginko system is inspired by the iconic leaf of the Ginkgo Biloba.
The Ginko collection suggests a new way of using seating, allowing for informal and varied use.
- Bench: 178.5x145.5x50h cm
- Planter: 178.5x145.5x50h cm
Mario Cucinella graduated in Architecture from the University of Genoa in 1986. In 1992, he founded the Mario Cucinella Architects studio in Paris, now based in Bologna and Milan. In 2015, Mario Cucinella founded SOS - School of Sustainability, a postgraduate program focused on sustainability. His work and continuous commitment as an architect and educator on environmental and social issues have been recognized with the International Fellowship of the Royal Institute of British Architects (2016) and the Honorary Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects (2017). In 2018, he curated the Italian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2018 with the exhibition 'Arcipelago Italia'. On June 20, 2024, MCA - Mario Cucinella Architects received the Compasso d'Oro ADI Award for the 'Museo d'Arte Fondazione Luigi Rovati' project. He is the author of many publications.
- Design: MCA Mario Cucinella Architects
- Materials: concrete
- Available Colors: grey and white