They broke my bench...!!! 

"Imagine a world where things are repaired one more time than they are broken." That gave me goosebumps. You’re an inspiration Laura.

After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans ru-vid.comUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

"Imagine a world where things are repaired one more time than they are broken." - Laura Kampf THAT is the most inspirational quote of 2021. Thank you, Laura. You're brilliant. Also, I loved the new bench and Smudo's detective skills finding the broken one.

Laura: "it was destroyed beyond repair" also Laura: *repairs it*

I literally teared up when you said "Imagine a world where things are repaired one more time than they are broken." What a beautiful sentiment. Thank you, Laura Kampf. You're amazing.

I tell my own kids and the ones I teach "be a maker, not a breaker" as I hate seeing made stuff broken. Good on you Laura, we need more like you.

"Imagine a world where things get repaired one more time than they get broken."

I was angry that someone would be so heartless and damage a place created for all to enjoy, but then I saw Laura’s smile and bright eyes and learned once again that there are many ways to relate to events. Thank you Laura for helping me to see the world in a slightly different way. You are beautiful inside and out.

Some people are makers. Others-oddly-seem to enjoy the destruction of public-spirited accomplishments. The reasons for recreational destruction are a complete mystery to me. Laura, I'm so glad there are fearless, joyful and indomitable makers like you in our world.

As someone who no longer can walk great distances, but still likes to walk, I thank you for making a bench. The world needs more benches and less assholes.

It is citizens like you who makes the world a better place to live in.

Kids will be kids, they will break stuff, but german kids are kinder.... I love what you do Laura, if all of us made a public project that can make someone happy for a little while, the world would be a much happier place. Someone who needs to rest will find this bench and think "someone did this for others"

Will never understand why Laura doesn't have at least 2 million subscribers. Great ideas, talent, and awesome outlook 🙌

Mailing a bench out of steel so you can open beer bottles - that’s what I call attention to detail! Great work, Laura, as always!

That is all it takes: repairing one more time than breaking. This is the kind of world I want to live in. Thank you everyone that makes Laura's work possible - it is so important!

Imagine a world where the makers outnumber the destroyers by even one. Progress would be painfully incremental but assured. You are a marvelous person and I am proud to "know" you. Keep your finger on the scale Laura.

Your philosophy is beautiful. Thank you for the bench.

i love this from an engineering standpoint. you fixed the bench once, it broke, you took what you learned from the first time and made a stronger and more easily fixable bench for the future! god i love this so much!

Let’s all fix something public this week! At least we can secretly scatter some flower seeds or remove some trash.

Some of your projects make me emotional and this one was at the peak of them - 10:38 - This statement! I don't usually say stuff like this from people I don't personally know, but you seem to be a wonderful human being. Thank you for your effort in making the world a better place!!!!

"This is why we can't have nice things." You are such a good, decent person. Hope it rubs off.

I needed some inspiration today and found it here. Thank you. Be the world you want to live in.

The world needs more Laura Kampfs!! I love how you didn't let it get you down and you decided to make your bench even stronger than it was before :) True to your name, you're a fighter!

Could you be any better? This world needs more like you. Always an inspiration, thank you

Love this! You have the right spirit. That was to be expected... Sad but this is the risk of guerilla art. Had about 10 pieces around my home town. Two survived and I replaced two that also remain relatively unscathed. Remember always: Between you fixing it and 'them' breaking it are probably hundreds of thankful buts in that seat. Keep fixing. We will win this. I will go back and fix all my art too. You are an inspiration!

Laura! You are a wonderful example of who we should all aspire to be... Thank you!

Dear Laura, thank you so much to take care of this Rhine-Bench. Cologne is my city even if i live actually in Italy, but you as me know that in Cologne we are very "Lokalpatrioten". I wish long life and many visitors to that lovely bench! Greetings from Italy.

Haste schön gemacht Laura. Danke Dir. Solche Menschen wie Dich sollte es öfters geben. Du bist sehr inspirierend.

"Imagine a world where things are repaired one more time than they are broken." You just made my day! All I can say: HERO

Lori that is just a wonderful thing that you did I know a person just like you and we need more people like that a lot of people don't understand the feeling that you get when you accomplish such a thing without being without being vindictive and want to get even for these people that are so destructive so destructive thank you God-bless you

Imagine a would full of people like Laura Kampt? Now that’s a place I would like to live.

What a wonderful gesture Laura. I cannot understand the psyche of people that destroy things and enjoy it? This bench is even better than the first one and I hope it stays that way. Thank YOU for being kind. x

What a marvelous story and a beautiful answer. I love the philosophy of imagining a world where everything gets fixed one more time than it is broken. You are an inspiration to us all.

The world sure could use more people like you for sure. Thanks for sharing. Very much enjoyed your video.

"Imagine a world where things are repaired one more time than they are broken." - Laura Kampf simply brilliant

Absolutely great work and I do admire your persistence!! You have a good heart!

Beautiful young lady had to subscribed you saying "Imagine a world where things are repaired one more time than they are broken." touched this old woman's heart. Love you inspiring words and your positive outlook. May you go really far in this life. Wishing you all the Best life has to offer. Thank you for being you. Love your work also.

You didn't just repair the bench, but created a different design. I so enjoy your videos, thank you

Einfach wundervoll! Man merkt, dass Du mit so viel Liebe und Herzblut bei der Sache bist und nichts Aufgesetztes, sondern tief Ehrliches präsentierst. ❤️🏳️‍🌈💪🏼

How is it that a video about a broken bench got us all so inspired to repair? To care about what could be trash? I've followed you for a few years now. But this got to be my favorite project. Excellently executed, with a profound meaning and sentent. Respect

One of the things that impresses me about Laura (in addition to her kindness!) is her mastery of the grinder. Her cuts are so straight and smooth. Although there are so many creative and wonderful things in these videos, this one “simple” skill blows me away every time.

Das ich deinen Kanal dieses Jahr gefunden habe, ist eine echte Bereicherung! Du bist echt inspirierend!

Thank you Laura. Just the tonic I needed after a day of the people of the world grinding me down. Your cheer and optimism, not to mention the cool tunes were just what I needed. More power to you, beautiful Lady! I hope Köln realizes how lucky she(Köln) is !

I admire your patience and willingness to contribute to the community you live in. Keep on. :)

Great build!! Love both these messages, "Be more kind.' "Imagine an world where things are repaired one more time than they are broken.' The world needs more Laura.

Es hat einen großen Sinn den Menschen zu zeigen, dass es auch anders geht. Danke für das Video ❤️

Laura, you made me cry, FFS. Thank you for being awesome and for honestly making the world a better place. You are and will always be one of my favourite makers on RU-vid.

Laura, I love your message! And it can apply not only for things, but for people, too :)

"Imagine a world where things are repaired one more time than they are broken." This is awesome and should be the preview for this video. what an inspiration. Keep making! (oh and a bottle opener installed on the side of the seat (not just using the steel) would be a way to help make sure it's even more appreciated. Did you anchor it on that spot or did you leave it movable?

I have the utmost respect for you and your beliefs,thank you.

A nice combination of a tougher design and a beautiful aesthetic. I love, and live that philosophy you espouse. Thank you for articulating it so well.

You are absolutely an angel....that bench is gonna stand the test of all 4 seasons....

The only thing I would do differently would be to anchor the bench to the concrete base so it will not "walk away". A great job and a excellent example for other people hopefully to follow.

You are a Inspiration, Laura! With so many vandalising public equipmente if we have one person on each neighborhood repairing them, definitely the world gonna be better.

"Search Dog Smudo" sounds like a great idea for a TV action-adventure series.

What a profound statement. Love it. Imagine a world where things are repaired one more time than they are broken.

...and you fixed it again! Guerilla Artists Unite... 👍

The world need more people like you Laura. Thank you for putting good out there keep loving the world you live in and doing good.

It’s was a beautiful repair the first time around, such mindless vandalism. Your amazing gesture speaks volumes and to repair it again so lovely 🥰

Love projects like this! By repairing the bench you bring people together again. We need that more. Here in our city they placed 7 public bbq pits for people to to use. Amazing to see people use them and be happy.

You have way more optimism than I, Laura! It’s this kind of mindless vandalism that makes me dislike the general public. I’m glad you and your positive mental attitude are in the world to combat my cynicism! 👍🏼

"Imagine a world where things are repaired one more time than they are broken." Much respect!

Damn. The idea of rebuilding this bench to this level is beautiful and seeing you reach out to fellow people with usable art just makes me happy. They way this came together and the way that it looks is quality furniture made for people who deserve it, which is everyone. These are the kinds of installations that make people proud of their home cities and towns. It is an inspiration to continue this playing about by making beautiful works that people can use. I love it. I'm a lil drunk, so chill on the hate, okay?

You are far more charitable than I could ever hope to be. Not in the making of the bench, because I do appreciate the sentiment of what you are doing, but for not having anger in your heart towards those who would destroy something that's not theirs and was freely given out of a generous spirit. I was a police officer for 20 years and always felt (and still do) those who would steal, rob, or destroy another's property deserve a special kind of retribution. I do not (cannot?) feel as generous towards them as you apparently do, which truly makes you a far better person than me. Cheers, and good luck with this latest iteration.

"Imagine a world where things are repaired one more time than they are broken." Der richtige Spirit in dieser kranken Welt! Toll!

Love the philosophy behind this. Keep fixing the bench. :-)

"be more kind" ... hope at least 1 person takes that to heart when sitting on your bench :) great work Laura

the all teak looking one was nice... but this mix of metal and wood with a drink shelf is so much better.... thank you so much for taking the time to repair this little bench.

As a local resident, I have to say that the area attracts party people. This is what it looks like after a nice weekend: garbage everywhere. We only loose against them if we stop trying to get things right.

This is just powerful. You fixed a bench and now it's broken again and you decided to fix it again. I'm sure if it breaks again, you'll just fix it again

I loved the first video, love this one even more. It speaks volumes about the person you want to be, and the energy you put back into the world. The bench ended up being even more beautiful and functional (love the small table you added in). Even more importantly, doing the right thing should always win over doing the wrong thing, I love your determination to make that happen. Thank you for an inspiring video. WELL DONE!!

You’re a bench mensch! Thank you for putting in the time to make the world a better place in little ways. Those little ways add up.

Now I really want to travel to Köln and sit on that bench. Love all the detail and care you bring to every project you do. Really inspiring. Thank you.

Your inspiration makes me push myself to be a better maker. Thank you for being a wonderful example of what a decent human being should be😁

Just imagine a world with so many more Lauras fixing what's broken than those poor fellows that think there's high fun in destroying. Today, madam, you are my one and only hero.

I'm so glad you fixed it again, I hope no one tries to break it again. I see you made it perhaps a bit more robust this time.... It's sad that people feel the need to be destructive for no good reason.

SO GREAT that your doing this project (again)!!! I loved this video, your energy is amazing. Got tears in my eyes both from your quote, and from the lovely views of Cologne! Missing my home town, hope to finally see the bench in action during my next visit!

Inspirational work. The world could use more people like you.

I love this project, I love that it was different than the first repair and I love the message this sends to the whole world. Keep up the awesome work!

👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻 Kudos to you for finding and repairing the bench again! It’s beautiful!! 🥰

Absolutely brilliant video. Love how people feel truly blessed at the end to sit on the bench. Such a simple thing can be so heartwarming!

Oh Laura, you're such a good egg! This world needs more of your kind!

Things are never really broken, they just haven't been fixed yet. 😍

for me this video is so much about what I love about being European! being kind, recycling, making stuff... love it!

Love your projects!!! And this sentence: "imagine a world where things get repaired one more time than they get broken"

Laura out here spreading love is certainly the highlight of my week

I love the good vibes you put out into the world! Always uplifting to watch one of your videos! How far the saw blade sticks up above the top of the wood always makes me nervous - please be careful!

Dog walking brings profound wisdom. Yoda and Smudo have provided the needed guidance. I bow to you, Master Maker Laura. May the force be with you.

Jeder: Wutanfall Laura Kampf: "lets fix this."

Die Bank ist voll cool geworden! Hoffentlich hält sie lange!

I wonder what the people that did this would think if we walked into their homes and started breaking their stuff? Thank you for being someone that builds things rather than tearing them down Laura. If everyone took this kind of attitude to their surroundings the world would be a happier place. Keep doing what you're doing!

Wow, what a beautiful bench!!! Congrats on the result, and attitude!!! But man oh man, was I drooling over your workshop or what! All those awesome tools, the multicar and even the nice and straight pallet wood and scrap metal.

Thanks for being a great inspiration! I’m impressed by what you are able to achieve without spending a lot of money, for this and other projects. A big applause to you 👏

Watching because someone just broke the bench I built for my city’s beach volleyball courts... Your replacement is an inspiration!

I love this version. I loved the all wood version but this one more. 😁 Here's hoping this one lasts a long time. 🤞 Really enjoyed seeing everyone using it too. Great work, Laura. Until next time.

I am glad, Laura, there are people like you in this world!

"Be more kind, my friend. Try to be more kind." Love it!!

Much appreciate the the little flash of rainbow there! I love the project and hope they leave it whole for a long time.

That was fun to watch! You're amazing Laura! Love that ''be more kind'' message, we need more people like you in this world!

Love that you didn't once get mad. Also love the bench. Looks super sturdy and attractive.