Product code: ESC-MIRADOR
A large oval concrete planter with a bench running around it – formed from four interlocking modules.
Mirador (2015) combines seating and greenery: an oval planter with a surrounding bench formed from four juxtaposed modules. Grouping these compositions enlivens the urban environment, encourages social interaction and delivers ecosystem benefits.
| Material | moulded concrete |
| Surface and finish | etched and waterproofed; colours from the standard Escofet chart |
| Dimensions | one module – 73 × 123 × 149 cm; the composition uses 4 modules |
| Weight | 992 kg (one module) |
| Installation | freestanding on the paving, no anchors needed; sealing the joints from the inside is recommended to prevent water seepage |
| Designer | Balmori Associates |
| Manufacturer | Escofet (Barcelona, Spain) |
Certificates: Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
Shopping centres, high-rise terraces, squares and wide pavements – wherever you want trees or shrubs and seating in one place.
Plant a tree or larger shrubs in the planter to give shade to people sitting on the bench.
Concrete planters are heavy and stable, with a stone chip finish, so they also work as a natural barrier to traffic. Cor-Ten steel planters are much lighter, with modern shapes and a warm brownish tone, and go well with wood, concrete and greenery. Choose according to whether the planter needs to restrict traffic or mainly decorate the surroundings.
Concrete planters stand firmly without any fixings thanks to their weight. Cor-Ten planters are lighter, but they weigh much more when filled with soil. In locations exposed to wind, place tall, narrow planters on a level base, choose plants that are not too tall, or fix them to a wall.
Plants need drainage so that the roots do not stand in water. Put a layer of gravel at the bottom and a suitable growing medium on top. Cor-Ten planters have drainage holes in the bottom, so excess water drains away by itself.
A stable rust patina forms on the surface of Cor-Ten steel, protecting the metal and giving it a brownish tone. For the first few months, until the patina stabilises, the planter may leave brownish marks on light-coloured paving. So at first it is better to place it on darker surfacing or where such marks will not matter.
Yes, heavy concrete planters are often used to separate a pedestrian zone from the roadway and prevent cars from driving onto the pavement. Long planters are suitable for enclosing café terraces or small areas. This restricts traffic while also decorating the surroundings with greenery.
Concrete planters are heavy, so it is worth planning their location in advance – moving them later would be difficult. They are delivered and positioned with lifting equipment, and the largest models require a crane. The exact weight of each planter is stated in the product's technical data.
Yes. Concrete planters can be matched with concrete benches and waste bins in the same finish, while Cor-Ten planters go well with wooden equipment. Some planters belong to the same series as benches, so the space looks coherent.
Yes, we deliver and install throughout Lithuania – contact us on +370 652 32015, info@viskasmiestui.lt. Before delivering a heavy planter, we will discuss access and the installation location.