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VACANTE Bench
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VACANTE Bench

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Vacante bench, designed by Enric Miralles, is a robust and minimalist seating solution for both indoor and outdoor public spaces. It emphasizes durability and adaptability, suitable for various environments.

Design and Evolution
Initially created for the Huesca Sports Centre, the Vacante bench has evolved into a versatile product with multiple versions. Its structure features two tubes supporting continuous seat-back shells, which can be joined for a seamless appearance. The design has been adapted into different models like Vacante 1, RX, 00, and 0X, each serving specific needs such as short waiting areas or relaxation zones.

Technical Specifications
The bench has a modular design with options for self-standing legs, avoiding floor fixation. Seat-back shells are available in wood or perforated steel, with configurations from single to triple units. Installation options include floor fixation, wall leaning, or suspension, offering flexibility.

Models and Features
- Vacante 1 and 00: Designed for short waiting areas with upright, shallow seats.
- Vacante RX and 0X: Intended for relaxation zones with deeper seats and inclined backs.
All models can have self-standing legs.

Installation and Measurements
Benches can be installed in various configurations, including floor fixation, wall leaning, or back-to-back. They offer unlimited length starting from 1 meter, in multiples of 50 cm.

Conclusion
The Vacante bench series offers a versatile seating solution for diverse public spaces, combining functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Overview
The document is a technical catalog detailing products and installations related to furniture or structural components for public spaces or transportation hubs. It includes product descriptions, installation references, and design credits.

Product Specifications
The document lists products such as brackets for shell fixation, side tables with rear legs, tube cap ends, and double side tables. It mentions back-to-back installation with fixed distance positioning.

Installation References
A comprehensive list of installations is provided, showing widespread use in locations worldwide, including train stations, airports, hospitals, universities, and public buildings in countries like the USA, Spain, France, Portugal, and the UK.

Design and Production
The design is credited to Enric Miralles, with production by Martin & Zentol. The document was printed by IGARA and published in 2008.

Reproduction Notice
The document includes a notice prohibiting partial or full reproduction through mechanical or photographic processes without permission.
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Catalog excerpts

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Sellex Vacante Design Enric Miralles

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Vacante nació sobre el concepto de ofrecer un producto sobrio y de total robustez, que apoyándose en un número mínimo de soportes fuera capaz de disfrutar de una larga vida en espacios de utilización pública dura. Sobre esta idea original, Vacante ha ido desarrollándose como un banco de múltiples aplicaciones tanto en espacios interiores como a la intemperie. Vacante was born with the idea to offer a sober and fully strength product which supported by very few elements is able to enjoy a longlasting life in areas of hard public use. Based on this primary idea, Vacante has evolved to become nowadays...

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Sellex Vacante designed by Enric Miralles. Origen / Origin / Origine / Ursprung 04 Familia / Family / Famille / Familie 10 Datos técnicos / Technical dates / 14 Dates técniques / Technische Daten Detalles / Details / Détails / Details Instalaciones / References / Réalisations / Abmessungen 16 18 02 03

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Pabellón Polideportivo Huesca, Spain. Architect: Enric Miralles 1993-1995 08 04 08 05

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Origen / Origin / Origine / Ursprung Vacante fue originalmente diseñado como un sistema de asiento continuo para el Pabellón Polideportivo de Huesca, edificio íntegramente proyectado por el arquitecto Enric Miralles. / Vacante was originally designed as continuous seating system for the Huesca Sports Centre (North of Spain), a Building fully projected by the architect Enric Miralles. / Vacante fut à l´origine dessigné comme un sistème d´assises en continu, pour le Pavillion des Sports d´Huesca (Nord de l´Espagne), un bâtiment totalement dessigné par le architecte Enric Miralles. / Ursprüngliche...

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La estructura de Vacante consiste en dos tubos sobre los que asientan unas carcasas continuas de asiento-respaldo, a su vez sostenidos por unos soportes verticales a los que se fijan mediante tornillos, pero de forma que puedan ensamblarse con otros, dando el aspecto y la función de continuidad. Desde su origen como banco continuo para gradas, Vacante ha experimentado sucesivas modificaciones formales y funcionales. Del diseño original nacieron dos versiones: Vacante 1, para zonas de espera corta y Vacante RX para zonas de descanso. Posteriormente llegaron los modelos con patas ocultas bajo el...

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Familia Vacante / Vacante Family / Famille Vacante / Vacante Familie Únicamente algo vivo es capaz de evolucionar para adaptarse al camino que previamente ha trazado. / Only something alive is able to evolve so as to adapt itself to the previously traced way. / Uniquement quelque chose qui est vivant est capable d’évoluer pour s’adapter à un chemin déjà tracé. / Nur etwas Lebendiges ist in der Lage, etwas zu entwickeln, um sich dem vorher skizzierten Weg anpassen zu können. Vacante 1 y 00 son modelos con asiento bastante recto y poco profundo, pensados para zonas de espera corta. Todos los modelos...

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Familia Vacante / Vacante Family / Famille Vacante / Vacante Familie Vacante RX y 0X, con asiento más profundo, mayor inclinación de respaldo y curvados en la zona lumbar, son bancos para zonas de descanso. Todos los modelos Vacante pueden rematarse con pata autoportante para evitar su fijación al suelo. Vacante RX and 0X have an deeper seat and a more curved and inclined back, meant for short relaxing areas. All models have the possibility of selfstanding legs in order to avoid fixing to the floor. Vacante RX et 0X ont le coque plus pronfond et un dossier plus arrondi et incliné, ils sont prevus...

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Vacante 1 / 00 Vacante RX / 0X *Autoportante / Self-standing / Autoportant / Selbsttragend *Autoportante / Self-standing / Autoportant / Selbsttragend 651 161 Tipología / Typology / Tipologie / Typologie > 445* 651 159 Recto. Poco profundo. / Straight. Short depth. / Droit. Petite profondeur. / Gerade. Geringe Sitztiefe 441* 94º 4º 418 754 511 393 511 747 Datos técnicos / Technical dates / Dates técniques / Technische Daten 350 445* 315 Inclinado. Asiento más profundo. Curva zona lumbar. / More inclination seat-baack angle. Lumbar shaped. / Angle assise / dossier plus incliné. Assise plus profonde....

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Detalles / Details / Détails / Details Suspendido de la pared (Vacante 1 y 00) / Hanging on the wall (Vacante 1 and 00) / Suspendu aur mur (Vacante 1 et 00) / Wandbefestigung (Vacante 1 y 00). Mesa terminal chapa con pie trasero / Side table with rear leg / Table terminale avec pied arrière / Endtisch aus Blech mit hinterem Bein. Terminal de tubo / Tube cap end / Tampon de tube / Ende aus Rohr. Doble conexión: bancos de longitud superior a 3,5 m / Double conection: benches over 3,5 m. long / Connexion double: bancs à longeur supérieure à 3,5 m / Doppelverbindung: Bänke länger als 3,5 m. 16 Mesa...

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Instalaciones / References / Réalisations / Abmessungen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 Portugal. Train Station. U.K. Heathrow Airport bus station. Spain. Universidad Pública de Navarra. Portugal. Train Station. U.S.A. Fresno Airport. Australia. Hervey Bay Airport. Portugal. Train Station. U.S.A. United States Air Force Zoo. U.S.A. Volkswagen Center. Portugal. Train Station. Portugal. Train Station. Portugal. Train Station. U.S.A. Union Square. Portugal. Train Station. U.S.A. (Illinois). Germany. St. James Church. U.S.A. (California). 10 12 5 Coina London Pamplona Coina Fresno...

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Instalaciones / References / Réalisations / Abmessungen Immigration House, Miami, USA Bus Station, Tulsa, USA Hervey Bay Airport, Australia Dubai Airport, UAE Aéroport Lannion, Brest, France Salle du Tribunal, Albi, France Tribunal de Grande Instance, Castel-Sarrasin, France Cinéma VGC, Argenteuil, France Hôpital Delafontaine, St. Denis, France Posbank, Singapur, India Centro Consultas Ermitagaña, Pamplona, Spain Centro Consultas Osasunbidea, Pamplona, Spain Residencia Seguridad Social, Palma de Mallorca, Spain Centro Consultas Externas, Santurce, Spain Hospital Universitario, Tenerife, Spain...

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