For a client in Greece, ZEMSO developed and customized an Outdoor Smart Solar Bench designed to meet the needs of modern outdoor public spaces.
The project combines contemporary industrial design, solar energy technology, smart functions, and user-friendly charging features into one multifunctional urban furniture solution. By integrating technology into everyday public infrastructure, the project creates a more comfortable, interactive, and sustainable outdoor experience for local users.
The Smart Solar Bench was customized according to the client's requirements for both visual design and practical functionality.
LED light strips are embedded around the seating area, creating a refined lighting effect while enhancing the bench's nighttime visibility. The metal enclosure is combined with precision-engineered heat dissipation grilles, creating a modern and durable structure suitable for outdoor environments.
From the overall form to the smallest functional details, the design balances aesthetics, durability, and usability, allowing the bench to integrate naturally into modern urban spaces in Greece.
The customized bench provides convenient charging services for people using outdoor public spaces.
Users can simply place a compatible smartphone in the designated charging area to activate magnetic wireless charging. A USB charging port with a waterproof protective cover is also integrated into the side of the bench, providing an additional charging option for different devices.
These features make the bench more than a traditional seating facility. It provides practical digital services that can support people during their daily outdoor activities.
A photovoltaic panel is integrated into the top of the bench to convert sunlight into electrical energy.
The generated solar power is stored inside the bench and used to support the integrated lighting system and mobile-device charging functions. This allows the bench to provide useful services while making use of renewable energy.
For outdoor public spaces, this combination of solar power generation, energy storage, and smart functions offers a more sustainable approach to urban furniture.
The Greek customized project also integrates several additional smart functions, including:
Bluetooth speaker
Mosquito-repellent light
Smart ambient lighting
Magnetic wireless charging
USB charging
Solar power generation and energy storage
Together, these functions transform the bench from a conventional place to sit into a multifunctional smart outdoor facility.
The integrated lighting can create a more welcoming atmosphere after dark, while the charging and audio functions provide additional convenience and interaction for users. The mosquito-repellent lighting also helps improve the overall outdoor experience.
For the local Greek market, the customized Smart Solar Bench introduces a new way to combine public seating, renewable energy, digital services, and smart technology within a single urban furniture solution.
It can be applied in parks, pedestrian areas, public squares, transportation areas, commercial developments, and other outdoor spaces. By providing seating, lighting, charging, and interactive functions in one unit, the project can help make public spaces more convenient, comfortable, and engaging for residents and visitors.
More importantly, the project demonstrates how smart urban furniture can become part of the everyday infrastructure of a city—providing practical services while contributing to the development of more sustainable and technology-enabled public spaces.
The ZEMSO Solar Powered Bench has been recognized as a 2026 MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner, reflecting its integration of innovative design, smart technology, and sustainability.
For the Greek customized project, these elements are brought together into a practical solution designed around real outdoor use. Rather than simply adding technology to traditional furniture, ZEMSO focuses on integrating technology into the product design itself, creating a seamless balance between appearance and functionality.
The customized Smart Solar Bench project demonstrates how traditional urban furniture can evolve to meet the changing needs of modern cities.
By combining solar energy, smart lighting, mobile charging, audio interaction, and human-centered design, ZEMSO provides the Greek client with a multifunctional solution that brings additional value to local outdoor spaces.
This project represents ZEMSO's approach to smart urban furniture: using design and technology to make public spaces more sustainable, connected, and comfortable for people.
