Published on 12 Jun 2025

Tête-à-Tête

A bench made of trees felled in construction of the campus, Tête-à-Tête is a bench that brings people together one conversation at a time

NTU Trees: Upcycled - Fabrizio Galli

Year: 2015

Material: Acacia Wood

Dimensions: 173.5 x 121.7

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12 solid Acacia planks form a welcoming semi-circle, the warm polished wood inviting connection with nature and each other. High backrests and open views between the slats allow for privacy without seclusion or isolation from the surrounding space. Whether you're taking a break between classes or diving into a deep discussion, Tête-à-Tête is about bringing people together, one conversation at a time.

Tête-à-Tête is part of the NTU Trees: Upcycled series, where several artists were invited to repurpose wood from trees that were felled in the building of the campus.


Artists: Fabrizio Galli

Fabrizio Galli is an Italian designer and was a visiting artist and former faculty member at the School of Art, Design and Media. He oversaw the creation of several public art sculptures in NTU like Bloom, Dandelion, Fern, Loop and Tête-à-Tête.


More info:

Tete a Tete at School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Tete a Tete at Experimental Medicine Building


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