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HempSquare connects innovation with ecology. Its calm, iconic geometry and the spectacular pattern of hemp “wood” - with visible panicles embedded in the surface - make the material the main hero. Designed for both public and semi-private spaces, the bench combines durability with visual lightness, inviting use from all sides and acting as a friendly anchor in its surroundings.
As part of the ReHemptation collection, HempSquare showcases the potential of Strumber Hemp as a renewable alternative to traditional wood. The collaboration with Husarska Design Studio focused on developing functional, minimalist solutions that preserve the natural character and authenticity of the material.
Turn early beam-scale prototypes into a refined public bench that:
The bench is crafted from Strumber Hemp – a material made from renewable hemp fibers – and raw hemp straw, a byproduct of Strumber’s own production process. By combining these two material streams, the design demonstrates true ecological responsibility in practice: reducing waste, extending the life of resources, and telling a tangible story about the potential of renewable plant fibers.
A square, open, four-sided bench with softened edges. The central opening lightens the volume and lets curators play with light, plants, or signage. Semi-matte finishing highlights the fiber pattern while handling micro-scratches typical for public interiors. People first notice the form, then see the fibers, then sit and stay a moment.
Built with skilled carpenters (Paged Meble, Sędziszów Małopolski), the process focused on:
As part of the ReHemptation collection, HempSquare has been showcased at some of Europe’s most inspiring design platforms — Vienna Design Week 2023, Łódź Design Festival 2023, the Young Design Awards Exhibition at the Institute of Industrial Design (2024), and Warsaw Home 2025. Wherever it appeared, the bench naturally invited touch, photos, and conversations — drawing people in with its calm geometry, tactile hemp texture, and the story of sustainable materials it represents.
“HempSquare is not a bossy object. It should welcome people, not tell them what to do.”
“The hardest thing was to translate the first beam prototypes into details that clearly show the material structure, while keeping comfort for everybody so users feel free around the bench.”
“First you notice the square, then you see the fibers, and finally you sit. This is the order we aimed for.”
“When the finishing is right, the fibers start to speak — people touch first, ask later.”
“Corners must say: ‘I’m safe. Sit here.’ The bench should invite, not intimidate.”
~Jadwiga Husarska-Sobina
