Product code: ESC-ALPINE
A bench with concrete supports and an FSC® timber seat, with or without backrest, in two module lengths.
Alpine pairs robust concrete supports with warm timber – a combination that evokes the Alps, hence the name. The simple system includes a bench with and without a backrest that can be joined in straight rows or used as standalone pieces. Modules come in two lengths: 1.75 m for urban settings and 2.40 m for more landscape-oriented locations.
Award: Ecodesign Catalunya Design Prize 2019.
| Material | reinforced concrete supports (optionally recycled Eco-Grey® concrete); seat and backrest in FSC® certified Nordic pine (high-pressure treated) or tropical wood, 135 × 50 mm section; AISI 316L stainless steel structure; A2–A4 stainless steel screws |
| Surface and finish | etched, waterproofed concrete in colours from the standard Escofet colour chart; tropical wood with lasur finish; optional armrests |
| Dimensions | 175–468 cm long, 60 cm wide; seat height 48 cm, 86 cm with backrest |
| Weight | from 192 to 405 kg depending on the model |
| Installation | fixed with screws: each support has two anchoring points with recessed stainless steel threaded sleeves; supplied dismantled with assembly instructions, timber fixed with tamper-proof screws |
| Designer | Escofet Lab (2019) |
| Manufacturer | Escofet (Barcelona, Spain) |
Parks, squares, residential neighbourhoods, office and school grounds that need warm, comfortable seating and meeting places.
Combine benches with and without backrests in one row – the Banca + Banco versions allow seating on both sides. For areas used by older people, consider ordering armrests.
For seating areas, parks and courtyards, benches with a backrest are a better fit – they are more comfortable for longer stays. In transit areas, at bus stops and near schools, backless benches are usually enough; they take up less space and can be sat on from both sides. For longer sitting, models with armrests or a higher backrest are more comfortable for older people.
Concrete benches are heavy and stable, suitable for squares and busy places. Steel benches with a galvanised and painted frame are lighter, so they are fixed to the base. Wooden slats on the seat are warmer and more pleasant than metal or concrete.
Heavy concrete benches usually stand stably without anchors. In public places it is recommended to fix steel benches to the base so that they are not moved around or carried off – anchors are included for some models. When placing on sand or gravel, small concrete footings are first poured under the legs.
Seats use impregnated and painted black alder, spruce, pine or other softwood, as well as weather-resistant acacia. For some models, composite can be chosen instead of wood. Clean the wood regularly, and when the coating wears, renew it with protective paint or oil.
The frames of steel benches are powder-coated, in most cases in the RAL palette. For concrete benches you can choose stone chips in different shades, and the wood is painted or oiled. Check the available options when ordering.
Yes. Modular benches allow you to create a seating line of the desired length or shape, and curved segments a circular seating area around a tree or flower bed. There are also benches with an integrated bike rack, which suit school or office entrances.
Yes, it is worth choosing a table together with benches from the same series – the surroundings then look coherent and the dimensions match each other. Like benches, outdoor tables must be sturdy, moisture-resistant and easy to maintain. You can also choose a waste bin from the same line for the seating area.
Yes, we deliver and install throughout Lithuania – contact us on +370 652 32015, info@viskasmiestui.lt. Heavy concrete benches are delivered and positioned with lifting equipment.