Product code: NUVOL
A concrete bench with a wide surface on a small base – you can sit and lie on it alone or in a group.
Núvol consists of two benches on which you can sit and lie, alone or in a group. The elements have a small base and a wide surface, as if challenging the properties of concrete. The curved perimeter and visual lightness of both elements contrast with their weight and the strength of the material.
| Design | Mias Architects, 2016 |
| Material | high-performance self-compacting concrete (HPC), through-coloured; CEM I 52.5 cement, marble and granite aggregate |
| Núvol 200 | 2000 × 1500 × 520 mm, 1200 kg |
| Núvol 300 | 2950 × 2250 × 520 mm, 3000 kg |
| Surface | etched, finely porous, with exposed 1–12 mm granite granules (white, black, grey shades) – a natural stone look; edges slightly chamfered |
| Protection | hydrophobic coating and anti-graffiti protection over the entire surface |
| Properties | compressive strength 35–45 MPa, resistant to bending, impact, abrasion, acid rain, ageing and vandalism; water absorption 8%, fully frost-resistant; free of polluting additives, recyclable |
| Colour | from the Durbanis standard colour palette |
| Certificates | CE, UNE-EN 12620, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Maintenance | none required; the coating prevents dirt from sticking, and the surface and graffiti are cleaned with hot water at high pressure |
| Installation | freestanding, no fixing required; the base has M12 (Núvol 300 – M16) inserts for additional fixing to the surface with bolts and nylon anchors; a prepared base is required; lifted with long polyester straps; bolts are not supplied unless ordered |
Parks, squares and promenades, university and office grounds, leisure areas by water – anywhere people want not just to sit down but also to lie down.
The larger Núvol 300 suits spacious squares, while the more compact Núvol 200 also fits narrower spaces. The benches are heavy, so lifting equipment and a firm, level base are needed to position them.
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.
