The Mona Hussein and SODIC joint collaboration launched their second symposium event in October 2012, only this time it was presented in a progressively innovative manner while maintaining the original initiative of the previous symposium. The driving force behind the second symposium is functional art which is manifest in creating sculptures in the form of outdoor seating units from original Egyptian marble. These seating units add to the aesthetic value of SODIC properties and inspire contemplation and the appreciation of beauty.