Product code: RUDOLPH
A collection of three organically shaped concrete elements inspired by water-smoothed stones – between furniture, landscape and sculpture.
Created by designer Eva Rudolph, the Rudolph collection explores the boundaries between furniture, landscape and sculpture – its forms were inspired by stones smoothed by water erosion. Its organic, approachable language immediately creates a connection with both the body and the surrounding space. The collection consists of three closely related but differently shaped elements, conceived as a family of organic volumes. They are intended for free use and invite people to sit in a variety of positions – something between an object and topography. The elements are cast in concrete without acid etching of the surface: the smooth finish enhances their sculptural quality and is pleasant to the touch. They are freestanding elements with a rectangular base that can be left unfixed or fixed to the surface.
| Design | Eva Rudolph, 2005 |
| Material | high-strength self-compacting concrete (HPC), mass-coloured; cement CEM I 52.5, marble and granite aggregate |
| Rudolph 1 | 2400 × 1420 × 820 mm, 3850 kg |
| Rudolph 2 | 1600 × 1620 × 600 mm, 2000 kg |
| Rudolph 3 | 2100 × 2100 × 700 mm, 3850 kg |
| Surface | smooth satin, not acid-etched, with fine 1–6 mm granite granules (white, black, grey shades) |
| 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; no polluting additives, recyclable |
| Colour | from the Durbanis standard colour palette |
| Certificates | CE, UNE-EN 12620, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Installation | freestanding, no fixing required; the recessed rectangular base allows it to be placed on the surface or partly sunk into it; M12 inserts in the base for optional bolting with nylon anchors; lifted with long polyester straps |
Parks and green spaces, city squares, museum, cultural and university grounds, and landscape projects where a bench should also become a sculptural feature.
All three elements are designed as one family – arranged in a group, they create a natural landscape of "stones". The elements weigh up to 3.85 t, so lifting equipment and a solid base are needed to install 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.
