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, o 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.
