HPC Terrazzo concrete bench with wooden seat BS-185 | Urban Premium Collection

BS-185 HPC Terrazzo Concrete Bench with Wooden Seat | Urban Premium Collection

Architectural concrete form, the natural warmth of wood and thoughtful engineering for contemporary urban spaces.

BS-185 is an HPC Terrazzo concrete bench designed for open urban and landscape environments. Its elegant concrete structure is combined with a natural wooden seat, bringing warmth and a more human character to the strong mineral expression of the concrete.

The model is an elegant evolution of the BS-157 concrete bench, enhanced with a wooden seating surface. Refined geometry, natural stone texture and wood allow BS-185 to integrate naturally into contemporary public spaces where functionality and architectural coherence are equally important.

HPC Terrazzo and the Character of Natural Stone

The bench structure is made from fibre-reinforced High Performance Concrete (HPC) with natural marble or granite aggregates. Different combinations of concrete colours and natural stone aggregates allow the bench to be coordinated with paving, façades, landscaping and the overall material palette of the project.

The concrete surfaces are ground, polished and finished with a protective lacquer. This treatment reveals the natural stone structure while helping to protect the surface from moisture, dirt and weather exposure.

Wooden Seating Surface

The wooden seat visually softens the solid concrete structure and provides a warmer, more comfortable contact surface. The BS-185 seating area is specifically engineered to prevent water from accumulating beneath the wooden elements.

Combined with the protective finish applied to the wooden slats, this construction detail helps reduce prolonged moisture exposure and contributes to a longer service life of the wood in outdoor conditions.

Refined Form for Contemporary Architecture

BS-185 is designed for spaces where urban furniture should complement the architecture rather than compete with it. Clear concrete geometry, natural stone texture and the rhythm of the wooden seating surface create a balanced composition suitable both as an individual outdoor bench and as part of a coordinated urban furniture system.

A selection of HPC Terrazzo colours and natural stone aggregate combinations gives architects and landscape architects the flexibility to integrate BS-185 into the individual material and design concept of each project.

Application in Architecture and Landscape Projects

BS-185 is suitable for urban squares, parks, public gardens, promenades, waterfronts, pedestrian areas, residential developments, business and hotel environments, educational campuses and other contemporary public and private outdoor spaces.

It is a practical architectural concrete bench for projects seeking the durability of HPC concrete, the natural stone character of Terrazzo and the warmth of a wooden seating surface in one coherent design.

Urban Premium Collection

BS-185 is an HPC Terrazzo urban bench where architectural concrete, natural wood and thoughtful engineering come together as one integrated design. Created for contemporary public spaces where material quality, function and refined design are expected to work as a unified whole.

Product Dimensions

• Height: 450 mm
• Seat height: 450 mm
• Seat width: 360 mm
• Length / width / diameter (Ø): 2100 x 360 mm
• Weight: 215 kg

HPC Concrete

Fibre-reinforced High Performance Concrete (HPC) – architectural concrete designed for intensively used urban furniture and architectural elements.

• Concrete compressive strength class: C40/50
• Standard: EN 206
• Colours: White (#31) • Scater (#34) • Grey (#35) • Brown (#22)

HPC Terrazzo

Natural marble or granite aggregate in a 2–5 mm fraction is integrated directly into the concrete mass during production. It is not a decorative layer applied to the surface – finishing the concrete reveals the natural stone structure, giving the surface its individual character.

Surface Finish

• Polished Terrazzo – ground and polished surface that highlights the natural marble or granite structure.
• Exposed Aggregate – textured surface with exposed natural stone aggregate.

The concrete surface is additionally treated with a hydrophobic protection system and protective lacquer to reduce water absorption and dirt accumulation and to help protect the surface from weather exposure.

Depending on the selected finish, a “Wet Look” effect is available. Surface finish options depend on the specific product model.

Seating Materials

Depending on the product model and the architectural concept of the project, different materials may be used:

• Softwood – pine or spruce
• Ash wood
• Iroko wood
• Bamboo
• Resysta® composite material

Wooden elements intended for outdoor use are protected with oil or lacquer according to the manufacturer’s specified finishing system. Manufacturer-selected wood shades are available.

The materials and finish options available for each product model are specified in the relevant technical specification.

Metal

Depending on the product construction, the following materials may be used:

• AISI 304 stainless steel
• Hot-dip galvanised steel
• Powder-coated hot-dip galvanised steel – colours selected from the manufacturer’s available RAL palette

The exact metal type, colour and surface finish are specified in the technical specification for each product model.

Bolts and Connecting Elements

Depending on the product model and construction, galvanised or stainless-steel connecting elements are used. The exact solution is specified in the technical documentation for the individual product.

Fixing / Installation

Depending on the product model and project requirements, the following installation methods may be used:

• Anchored to a prepared solid substrate
• Embedded in concrete foundations in the ground
• Free-standing installation on a suitably prepared solid surface

The specific installation method is selected according to the product construction, weight, substrate and technical requirements of the project.

Production and Warranty

• Production lead time: 4–6 weeks
• Warranty: 2 years
• Products are made to order and are not held in stock
• Delivery costs are calculated individually according to order volume and delivery location
• Urban furniture and architectural products are not sold online

For product selection, technical specifications, colours, materials, custom solutions, pricing and delivery: info@monarda-group.com

Information for Architects, Specifiers and Contractors

During project planning, the technical documentation for the specific model should be consulted to verify product dimensions and weight • HPC concrete colour and surface finish • seating material • material and finish of metal components • installation and fixing method.

The project specification should state the specific product model, dimensions, HPC concrete colour and surface finish, seating material, metal finish and installation method.

Copyright

Product designs and construction solutions are protected by intellectual property and copyright law. Products may not be copied, manufactured or modified without the author’s written consent.