Inspiration

University of Illinois: swing tables for campus life

A student gathering space turned into a place people actually want to be.

University of Illinois logo on a SwingTable seat cushion
Client University of Illinois
Setting Campus student gathering space
Tables Custom SwingTables
Tops Weather-resistant Trex composite
Frame Powder-coated steel, colors matched to campus

A new kind of campus seating

The University of Illinois wanted a student space that felt playful and still worked hard. We built custom swing tables that students now use for meals, conversations and study sessions. They give the space a draw that a standard campus bench or picnic table never could.

Built for student traffic

Campus furniture takes constant use, weather and the wear of thousands of students. Every table was made to order in California with weather-resistant Trex composite and powder-coated steel. The frame colors, wood finishes and cushion options were chosen to fit the surrounding campus architecture.

Where swing tables work on campus

This project shows how swing tables fit higher education. They work in:

  • campus quads
  • dining commons
  • student union patios
  • outdoor study spaces
  • residential courtyards

The 6-Seater and 8-Seater seat a full study group. Our care instructions cover how to look after them outdoors.

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