The smoking point beside the seating zone
A well-placed smoking point shapes behaviour. The Sócrates Cenicero 40® is
designed as a companion to the Sócrates bench: the height of the element
corresponds to the arm height of a seated visitor, so the ashtray point is
reachable without standing up. This makes the Cenicero 40® suited for
terraces, covered waiting zones, and outdoor spaces with a dwell function
where smoking is permitted and its infrastructure needs to be properly integrated
into the spatial design. Without a designated point, cigarette butts end up on
paving, in planting beds, and in drain grates — the Cenicero 40® routes them
into a container that can be emptied easily.
Concrete and stainless steel as a material pair
The body of the Sócrates Cenicero® is cast concrete with natural stone
aggregates, acid-etched and waterproofed. The acid treatment
exposes the granular structure of the aggregates and gives the element a
texture that connects with the surroundings of public space: paving, stone,
greenery. The internal container is AISI 316-L stainless steel
— the grade also used in marine environments for its high resistance to corrosion
from moisture, salt, and organic residues. This makes the container resistant
to cigarette residue and outdoor weather conditions without periodic retreatment.
Material consistency in the dwell zone
The Sócrates Cenicero® uses the same concrete mix, the same finishing
processes, and the same colour palette as the Sócrates seating elements and
the rest of the Escofet concrete collection. A smoking zone designed with
Sócrates benches and Sócrates Ceniceros reads as a coherent material statement —
not a patchwork of different suppliers, but a considered choice for
unity of material and form in outdoor public space.
The stainless steel container is easily accessible for the cleaning service
and can be emptied quickly without dismantling the concrete body.
The complete smoking point as part of the project
A smoking zone requires more than one element. The Sócrates Cenicero® works
best when the surroundings follow the same concrete logic: Sócrates benches at
the right height (Cenicero 40® beside benches, Cenicero 70® on pedestrian routes),
bollards and planters in matching finish and colour. Servibo supplies through the
Escofet and Urbidermis collections a complete palette of complementary elements
for the design of outdoor public space including smoking infrastructure
and coordinates delivery through a single point of contact for Belgium and Luxembourg.
Specification texts for the Sócrates Cenicero® are available on request.
Frequently asked questions
How is the stainless steel container of the Sócrates Cenicero® emptied?
The container is accessible from the top of the element. The cleaning service can remove and empty the container without dismantling the concrete body. For specific information on the cleaning procedure and container volume: contact Servibo.
Can the Sócrates Cenicero® be used outdoors in rain and frost?
Yes. The body is cast concrete with a waterproofing treatment, suitable for long-term outdoor use in all weather conditions. The stainless steel container in AISI 316-L is corrosion-resistant and withstands moisture, salt, and organic residues. Periodic cleaning of the container is recommended.
Can the Sócrates Cenicero® be combined with the Sócrates benches in the same environment?
Yes. The Sócrates Cenicero® uses the same concrete mix and colour palette as the Sócrates Banca 240®, 360®, and the Sócrates Cubo®. A zone featuring both benches and ashtrays in the same concrete finish reads as a coherent material statement — deliberately designed for a specific public space.
Specification text on request
For projects in public tender we provide specification texts that align with
the standard technical descriptions for street furniture.
Contact us at info@servibo.be.
Technical sheets and material samples for assessing finish quality are also available.