Case Study 8

                  If I were to pick a furniture piece for the Salk Institute, specifically the courtyard, I would choose a piece similar to an Egyptian bench. Egyptian pieces were sometimes made of hand laid brick or stone which would match the hard but elegant look of the travertine courtyard. Egyptian pieces were not focused heavily on comfort of the seat and the seating part of the benches or chair were often very low. I think this type of bench would work well in the Salk Institute courtyard because of the stone exterior and the experience that is given off. It is not a space to sit but rather to walk around the space and have plenty of room to do walk and hold conversations with people.

                  Some Egyptian pieces have animal references, many motifs, or another specific design. I think it would fit the space best with more simplicity. The courtyard at the Salk Institute has straight symmetrical lines and does not feature much design or detail on the ground or the building. With the stone finish, the straight lines, and possibly the lack of comfort, I believe an Egyptian type bench would fit the space of the Salk Institue courtyard best.