Product code: ESC-PALMA
Irregular two-layer concrete pavers with open joints, in two formats.
Palma is a two-layer dry-cast concrete paver made in two formats: Palma and the double-sized Palma x2, which can be combined in countless compositions. The irregular shape, with vertical faces at many different angles, gives the system excellent mechanical performance and load distribution. The pavers can form grids from 100% to 60% coverage, depending on how much rainwater needs to soak in, and the open joints allow the paving to be combined with grass or sand. Palma was created for the monumental area around the cathedral of Palma de Mallorca.
| Material | two-layer dry-cast concrete |
| Surface and finish | permeable paving – water drains through the joints |
| Dimensions | 18.1 × 14.8 × 10 cm; 36.2 × 29.6 × 10 cm |
| Weight | 3.7 kg; 15 kg |
| Installation | laid on a 4–6 cm levelled sand bed over a compacted, levelled soil base at least 20 cm thick or 15 cm of H-200 concrete; joints filled with fine sand |
| Designer | Elías Torres + J. A. Martínez-Lapeña (1987) |
| Manufacturer | Escofet (Barcelona, Spain) |
Pedestrian areas, historic town squares, parks and areas with occasional light vehicle traffic, as well as 'soft' transitions between paving and lawn.
Gradually reduce the paver density from 100% to 60% towards green areas – the paving then flows naturally into the lawn and absorbs rainwater better.