Product code: ESC-GATHER
A modular UHPC concrete bench system with backrest by Foster + Partners, made of five combinable modules.
Gather is a modular bench system in UHPC-Slimconcrete designed by Foster + Partners Industrial Design. All five modules – linear, concave, convex and two end pieces – share the same profile of seat, backrest and headrest, so they can be freely combined into straight rows, enclosed pocket spaces or seating around green islands. The cantilevered seat and headrest taper to just 40 mm at the edges, so the linked modules seem to float above the ground.
The benches follow universal accessibility guidelines: a 105° angle between seat and backrest, 45 cm seat height and depth and an 8° seat tilt. Award: Architizer A+Product Award.
| Material | soft-polished UHPC concrete; armrest in matte silver anodised cast aluminium; A2–A4 stainless steel screws |
| Surface and finish | soft-polished surface; concrete colours grey, black, white and beige |
| Dimensions | modules 220 × 74–105 cm and end pieces 60 × 74 cm; seat height 45 cm (115 cm with backrest) |
| Weight | 330–954 kg (depending on module) |
| Installation | fixed to the base with screws |
| Designer | Foster + Partners Industrial Design (2024) |
| Manufacturer | Escofet (Barcelona, Spain) |
Squares, parks, public and office building forecourts and green areas that need comfortable, accessible benches with backrests in flexible configurations.
Combine concave and convex modules to wrap seating around trees or planting beds, and finish each row neatly with the end modules. The aluminium armrest is worth adding where older users are expected.
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.