We love this bench/planter combination designed by Argentinian Juan Pablo Sammartino. Though we wonder about the comfort level of the wooden spines, we do love the way the curvy lines offset the rigid angles of the concrete planter...

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We haven't found any information about whether or not the Cisca Urban Seat has actually been manufactured though perhaps a Spanish-speaking reader might be able to learn more from Juan's blog. This combination of concrete and wood would be a wonderful addition to the urban environment; we can see one serving as a window seat in a loft for example, or adding a much needed touch of green to the outside of an apartment complex...