Product code: ESC-ZUERA
A single-piece 2 m concrete bench with a slanted volume – available with a concrete or wooden backrest, or backless.
Zuera is a 2-metre concrete bench with a forward-leaning volume. The version with a backrest has a raised concrete section that serves as the back, while the backless bench can be fitted with a wooden backrest attached by metal plates. Modules with and without a backrest can be combined in linear layouts.
The bench was designed by architects Iñaki Alday and Margarita Jover for the regeneration of the banks of the Gállego River in Zuera, Aragon. Award: the project won the 2002 European Prize for Urban Public Space.
| Material | reinforced concrete; backrest – FSC® certified Nordic pine, high-pressure treated; supports – zinc-coated steel painted textured silver grey with C5 anti-corrosion protection; A2–A4 stainless steel screws |
| Surface and finish | etched concrete surface with waterproofing treatment; colours from Escofet's standard colour chart |
| Dimensions | with wooden backrest – 200 × 70 × 84 (42) cm; concrete with backrest – 200 × 70 × 82 (42) cm; backless – 200 × 70 × 40 cm |
| Weight | with wooden backrest – 1225 kg; concrete with backrest – 1420 kg; backless – 1200 kg |
| Installation | freestanding – the bench is self-balancing and simply placed on the paving, with no anchors required |
| Designer | AldayJover (Iñaki Alday, Margarita Jover) |
| Manufacturer | Escofet (Barcelona, Spain) |
Certificates: Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), FSC.
Riverside walks, parks, promenades and squares that need robust, long-lasting benches and the option of mixing seats with and without a backrest.
In long bench lines, alternate modules with and without a backrest – the shared slanted volume keeps the geometry consistent. As each bench weighs over a tonne, it is placed with lifting equipment, so plan site access in advance.
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.