Product code: ESC-CARMEL
A concrete or steel tree-pit frame with cast aluminium rings that reduce the opening and improve accessibility.
Carmel bridges the orthogonal geometry of paving and the circular pit around a tree. Its ring system was inspired by the concentric rings of early 20th-century stoves, and it was developed with the technical services of ONCE, the Spanish organisation for the blind, to improve accessibility. Award: Delta Silver 1993.
The figure in brackets is the inner opening diameter; each opening can be reduced with one (Aro) or two (Aros) cast aluminium rings.
| Material | reinforced grey concrete (two-piece frame); zinc-coated steel circular frames; cast aluminium rings |
| Surface and finish | concrete – etched, waterproofed surface in grey; steel frames and aluminium rings painted forge black for a wrought-iron look, steel with C5 anti-corrosion protection |
| Dimensions | concrete frames 100 × 100, 120 × 120 and 160 × 160 cm, height 20 cm; steel frames Ø 96 and Ø 136 cm, height 15 cm |
| Weight | from 40 to 830 kg |
| Installation | embedded flush with the paving |
| Designer | Enric Pericas |
| Manufacturer | Escofet (Barcelona, Spain) |
Tree-lined streets, squares and pavements. The concrete frame is recommended with slab or block paving, while the round steel Carmel Circular suits seamless in-situ asphalt or concrete.
A concrete or steel frame without aluminium rings is an economical option that still improves accessibility compared with conventional square tree pits. Rings can be added later when the opening needs to be reduced.
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.
