Cundinamarca, Colombia

Light enough to be picked up, arranged and rearranged, the Take-Out by Rodrigo Torres, manufactured by Landscape Forms, expands the scope of the connected seat concept, bringing modern refinement, simplified lines, and—most importantly—adaptability to the category.

Take-Out has recently been awarded a 2022 Good Design Award by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

Connected-seat dining tables are beloved for their hallmark simplicity, but often lack the versatility to create dynamic, adaptable outdoor settings.

The Take-Out offers a multitude of ways for people to connect through a simple and elegant site furnishing—face-to-face or abreast, for an intimate chat or a large group gathering.

It is comprised of five different yet inter-compatible silhouettes: A single-seater, a double-seater, a triple-seater, and two triple-seaters with wheelchair access on either the left or right side.

Take-Out modules are equally suited to stand alone or work together in myriad arrangements.

Placed side-by-side, Take-Out can form a long run of seating and surface for group meals, meetings, or brainstorming sessions.

Arranged in a grid, Take-Out makes for a lively outdoor café atmosphere. Arranged face-to-face, Take-Out can form an ever-expandable communal picnic table. Standing alone or configured side-by-side, Take-Out offers an elegant way to maximize the usability of edge spaces or spaces abutting walls and dividers.

Take-Out’s minimalist form is designed to maximize its function, comfort and accessibility.

Gently curved edges eliminate pressure points on the elbows and behind the knees while also lending Take-Out a warm, welcoming gesture.

Easy entry from either side or from behind means no awkward climbing over tablemates.

All Take-Out styles feature two convenient bag hooks, while durable nylon glides on the contact points and offer enhanced mobility and durability in rearranging.

Take-Out’s square or rectangular table tops and seats are made of sheet steel, while the support frame is comprised of extruded aluminum.

All metal is finished with a hard yet flexible polyester powder coat finish that offers a lively pop of color and resists rusting, chipping, peeling, and fading.

Take-Out’s design and component materials are simple, concise, and intended to make a compelling visual statement with a strong value proposition.

Project: Take-Out
Designers: Rodrigo Torres Diseñador Industrial
Lead Designer:  Rodrigo Torres
Manufacturers: Landscape Forms Inc., Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States