Case Study: Retractable Seating System for Binalonan Gymnasium (Philippines)
Project Overview
Located in Binalonan, the Philippines, the local gymnasium required a flexible seating solution to accommodate varying capacities for sports (e.g., basketball) and community events. The project deployed retractable seating (also referred to as folding bleachers, folding tribune, retractable bleachers, or telescopic seating) featuring the Seven model of strip-style (bench-type) seats.
Solution Details
The telescopic seating system (branded as Seven条凳式座椅) is designed for quick deployment and retraction:
- When extended, the folding bleachers provide tiered, blue-upholstered bench seating to maximize spectator capacity.
- When retracted, the folding tribune collapses compactly, freeing up full floor space for court activities or large-scale gatherings.
- The structure integrates safety railings (visible in the installation) to ensure spectator security, aligning with venue safety standards.
Outcome
This retractable seating installation transformed Binalonan Gymnasium into a multi-functional space: it balances spectator comfort (via the Seven bench seats) with spatial efficiency, making the venue suitable for both competitive sports and community events.
