Product code: ESC-GRASSHOPPER-TABLE
A cantilevered UHPC concrete table and bench – light-looking yet extremely durable outdoor set.
The Grasshopper collection comprises a cantilevered table and bench that push UHPC-Slimconcrete technology to its limits, expressing freedom of movement and lightness of material. The name comes from an analogy with fragile, flexible grasshoppers. Award: Delta Opinión 2014.
| Material | monobloc UHPC-Slimconcrete reinforced with stainless steel |
| Surface and finish | etched and waterproofed or soft-polished surface; top face soft-polished; colours from the standard Escofet chart |
| Dimensions | table 190 × 90 × 73 cm; bench 160 × 45 × 45 cm |
| Weight | table 670 kg; bench 230 kg |
| Installation | table free-standing on the paving; benches are best screw-fixed; lifted with slings |
| Designer | Makoto Fukuda |
| Manufacturer | Escofet (Barcelona, Spain) |
Office and corporate grounds, winery and café courtyards, parks and rest areas where a sculptural, light-looking table set is wanted.
A table and bench together form a 2 m set; placing two groups facing opposite ways gives a 4 m table or bench. Durable UHPC concrete needs virtually no maintenance.
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.
