Product code: ESC-JULES-ET-JIM
Two UHPC concrete planters of different heights that double as benches around a tree.
Jules et Jim are two versatile UHPC-Slimconcrete planters – one taller, one lower – that share the same base design and create a bench in the shade of a tree. Jules is more open and free-flowing, while Jim is more structured and rational. Each holds around 2400 l of soil, ideal for medium-sized species. The name comes from the François Truffaut film.
| Material | UHPC concrete in two interlocking pieces; breathable, flexible waterproof inner lining and drainage sheet |
| Surface and finish | etched and waterproofed surface |
| Dimensions | Jim – 205 × 224 × 140 cm; Jules – 205 × 224 × 80 cm |
| Capacity | 2455 l (Jim); 2435 l (Jules) |
| Weight | 1364 kg (Jim); 1123 kg (Jules) |
| Installation | freestanding on the paving, no anchoring; drains through a hidden opening in the base, no other drain needed |
| Designer | Javier Mariscal (2017) |
| Manufacturer | Escofet (Barcelona, Spain) |
Shopping centre forecourts, squares, parks and courtyards where a tree is to be planted with seating around it.
Jules and Jim can stand alone or side by side – the different heights create an interesting rhythm and shaded resting spots. Placing them requires lifting equipment.
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.