Product code: ROC
A faceted concrete bench and seat whose forms can be used to define outdoor public spaces.
Roc is an urban element whose form and geometry make it possible to define different outdoor public spaces. Its design is inspired by the broken-ceramic mosaic technique used in Catalan Modernist architecture. Three-dimensional planes are used here as a fragmented mosaic in which each part has its own geometry depending on its position.
| Design | CAAS Architects, 2012 |
| Material | through-coloured high-performance self-compacting concrete (HPC); CEM I 52.5 cement, marble and granite aggregate |
| Roc Seat | 750 × 600 × 450 mm, 350 kg |
| Roc Bench | 1850 × 1800 × 750 mm, 2700 kg |
| Roc Wood | 1850 × 1800 × 750 mm, 2700 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 from polluting additives, recyclable |
| Colour | from the standard Durbanis colour palette |
| Certificates | CE, UNE-EN 12620, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Maintenance | not required; the coating prevents dirt from sticking, and the surface and graffiti are cleaned with hot water at high pressure |
| Additional finish | optionally UV-resistant epoxy-polyurethane paint in any RAL colour (Roc Seat) |
| Wood version | Roc Wood – seat in FSC certified ipe wood, treated against tannins and oiled |
| Installation | freestanding, no fixing required; the base has M12 sleeves for additional fixing to the surface with bolts and nylon anchors; a prepared base is required; lifted with long polyester straps; M12 bolts are not supplied unless ordered |
| Packaging | Roc Seat – 2 pcs per pallet, 1200 × 800 × 450 mm, 700 kg; Roc Bench and Roc Wood – 1 pc each, 2000 × 1850 × 850 mm, 2700 kg |
City squares, plazas and parks, building approaches and pedestrian zones where benches should not only provide seating but also shape the boundaries of the space.
Combine the large Roc Bench with several individual Roc Seat seats to create a cohesive composition. The elements are heavy, so lifting equipment is 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.
