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Seating & Benches

Sun Drums

MODEL #SUNDRUMS
Specifier pricingReferencevaries by finish & options

Sun Drums are inspired by universal drum forms found throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia. Single frame drums are mounted at an easy angle for playing. For over 40 years, artist/musician team, Bill and Mary Buchen, have designed public art installations and interactive sound sculptures for parks, schools, science centers, transit stations, children’s museums and playgrounds around the world. Their artworks invite active play and group participation; whether tapping rhythms on percussion instruments inspired by global music cultures or investigating environmental phenomena. Designed to engage all ages and skill levels in communal music making and sonic explorations, their innovative sound sculptures are available either individually or as an integrated ensemble for any outdoor recreational or educational setting. All are precision fabricated in the USA of powder–coated or stainless steel and designed for ultimate durability, low maintenance and easy bolt-down installation.

Finish — Powder Coat

Documents

Specification sheetPendingCAD / Revit familyPendingEnvironmental Product DeclarationPending

Specifications

SeriesSonic Architecture
Model numberModel #sundrums

Description

Sun Drums are inspired by universal drum forms found throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia. Single frame drums are mounted at an easy angle for playing. For over 40 years, artist/musician team, Bill and Mary Buchen, have designed public art installations and interactive sound sculptures for parks, schools, science centers, transit stations, children’s museums and playgrounds around the world. Their artworks invite active play and group participation; whether tapping rhythms on percussion instruments inspired by global music cultures or investigating environmental phenomena. Designed to engage all ages and skill levels in communal music making and sonic explorations, their innovative sound sculptures are available either individually or as an integrated ensemble for any outdoor recreational or educational setting. All are precision fabricated in the USA of powder–coated or stainless steel and designed for ultimate durability, low maintenance and easy bolt-down installation.

Sustainability

Environmental Product Declaration
EPD pending. Reach out to the manufacturer for life-cycle data.
Material content
Up to 100% recycled-content steel frame; FSC-certified hardwood slats from responsibly managed forests where applicable.
Green building credits
Contributes to LEED v4 Materials & Resources credits and SITES v2 materials & human-health credits.
LEED v4SITES v2BIFMA