Product code: NAU
An elongated, linear concrete planter for organising public spaces and separating zones.
Nau is a planter created by designer Alex Fernández Camps specifically for organising public spaces, guiding flows and separating zones. Its linear design makes urban landscape planning easier. The planter has an oval plan and a U-shaped cross-section and is made of reinforced, through-coloured concrete; the surface is acid-etched to expose fine 1–12 mm grey, white and black chippings, waterproofed and coated with an anti-graffiti finish. The edges are slightly chamfered.
| Design | Alex Fernández Camps |
| Material | high-quality reinforced concrete HA 30 B20 IIA, through-coloured; marble and granite aggregates; reinforced with welded B500 S ribbed steel mesh (UNE 3092) |
| Surface | acid-etched, exposed aggregate; waterproofing and anti-graffiti coating |
| Colour / finish | from the Durbanis standard colour chart |
| Dimensions | 1850 × 450 × 500 mm |
| Capacity | 190 l |
| Weight | 360 kg |
| Concrete properties | compressive strength 35–45 MPa, water absorption 8%, fully resistant to freeze-thaw cycles |
| Certificates | CE; production certified to ISO 9001 |
| Installation | freestanding on the base, no permanent fixing required; if required, the base has inserts for M12 rods fixed with nylon anchors |
| Handling | with long polyester lifting straps (slings) |
| Packaging | two planters per pallet, 2100 × 1200 × 500 mm, 720 kg |
| Maintenance | no maintenance required; the surface can be cleaned with hot water using a pressure washer |
Separating footpaths and cycle paths, squares, terraces, building approaches and car parks – wherever a green line that clearly guides people is needed.
Place several Nau planters one after another to create a continuous green boundary. The planter is heavy, so lifting equipment is needed to deliver and position it.
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.
