Philip Brunner, Head of Sales, did not want to settle for this. He came up with the idea of designing a completely new product precisely tailored to the requirements of the university library. It should be modular, durable and easy to clean. Though there was barely any time for the development. Nevertheless, the basic concept for the banc lounge furniture system was born. It was a great challenge that offered a huge opportunity.

A good system – thanks to banc.

The perfect working conditions for the designer duo jehs+laub. The objective of the multiple-award-winning designers was to develop a system that would stand the test of time. "We knew straight away that we had to develop very versatile furniture to make use of the various locations in the library with their different functions," says Jürgen Laub, looking back.* "The starting point for us was the old-fashioned bench that also gives the product its name," adds Markus Jehs. "Everyone knows and recognises it. With appropriate modules, the concept can then be adapted to a wide variety of requirements."

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