Design: Jordi Garcés & Enric Sòria - Dimensions: 360 x 60 x 45 cm - Weight: 2.230 kg. - Material: cast concrete with natural stone aggregates - Finish: acid-etched and waterproofed - Colour: standard Escofet colour chart - Installation: free-standing element or with optional anchoring
Betonnen zitbank van 360 cm met gezuurde, waterafstotend behandelde afwerking. Op deze schaal is de Sócrates 360® een ankerelement in grote openbare ruimtes: stadspleinen, parken en promenades. De monolithische betonvorm heeft geen zichtbare verbindingen. De gezuurde afwerking legt de textuur van de granulaten bloot en sluit aan bij naturalistisch beheerde omgevingen en steen van het openbare domein.
| Brand: Escofet 1886 |
| Material type 1: Cast concrete |
| Finish: Acid-Etched |
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At 360 cm the Sócrates Banca 360® is not a bench in the conventional sense — it is a public furniture piece at architectural scale. This scale suits city squares, market places, and large park axes where visitor density requires a seating element that accommodates multiple people simultaneously, and where the horizontal mass of the bench also fulfils a spatial function: orientation point, windbreak, demarcation of the dwell zone. The Sócrates Banca 360® is most at home where the empty space feels too large to dwell in without a clear anchor point.
At 360 cm the material is everything. The Sócrates Banca 360® requires no visual support from other materials — the cast concrete with acid-etched finish is sufficient in itself. The acid treatment reveals the granular structure of the aggregates and gives the bench a texture that resonates with bluestone, granite, and the grey tones of the urban landscape. The waterproofing treatment protects the element for long-term outdoor use without masking the material-honest quality of the surface.
A concrete bench of 360 cm is an architectural statement. The length creates a social attractor: large enough to sit on as a group, to sit on sideways, to lean against. That multi-directionality distinguishes the Sócrates Banca 360® from shorter benches that only encourage linear use. For plazas with a high throughput rate, that multi-directionality also makes the bench usable for passers-by who pause briefly, not only for visitors who stay longer. The bench fits the standard Escofet colour palette; project-specific colours are available on request.
Large public spaces require coherence at large scale. The Sócrates Banca 360® as anchor element works best combined with other Escofet elements that follow the same concrete logic: planters in the same colour and finish, bollards that do not interrupt the bench profile, waste bins that do not break the material state. Servibo coordinates the delivery of the complete hardscape design of the outdoor public space through a single point of contact for Belgium and Luxembourg. Specification texts for the Sócrates Banca 360® are available on request.
Does the Sócrates Banca 360® have a backrest or armrests?
No. The Sócrates Banca 360® is a monolithic concrete element without backrest or armrests. At 360 cm the bench offers ample space for groups — the length also allows sideways seating and leaning, encouraging multiple use patterns without breaking the spatial simplicity of the design.
Is a LED version of the Sócrates Banca 360® available?
Yes. The Sócrates Banca 360® is available in two finishes (polished and acid-etched), both also available with integrated LED lighting. The LED module illuminates the bench from below along the full 360 cm. Power supply must be installed before paving is laid. Servibo advises on the electrical connection per project.
Can the Sócrates Banca 360® be used on large city squares and marketplaces?
Yes. At 360 cm the Sócrates Banca 360® is specifically designed for large-scale public spaces. The horizontal mass of the bench plays a spatial role: it serves as an orientation point, windbreak, and demarcation of the dwell zone on plazas where the scale would otherwise feel too large to dwell in.
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.
Cast concrete with natural stone aggregates - finish : acid-etched and waterproofed
2 stud bolts M16 x x140 ( Din 931)
The installation of the Sócrates 360 with an etched finish requires precision to ensure stability and functionality. Weighing 2230 kg, the bench must be moved and placed using professional lifting equipment such as polyester slings. Care must be taken to avoid damage to the etched finish during transport and installation.
The bench can be placed as a self-supporting element directly on a flat, solid surface. For added stability, especially in high-traffic or open environments, anchoring is recommended. This involves drilling holes into the surface, filling them with strong resin or mortar, and securely fastening bolts (DIN 931 M16 x 140 mm).
Maintenance of the Sócrates 360 is minimal thanks to its durable and water-repellent concrete surface. Regular cleaning can be performed using water and a soft brush. For stubborn stains, a non-abrasive cleaner is recommended. These low-maintenance features ensure the bench retains its aesthetics and functionality, even with intensive use.
Betonnen zitbank van 360 cm met gezuurde, waterafstotend behandelde afwerking. Op deze schaal is de Sócrates Banca 360® een ankerelement in grote openbare ruimtes: stadspleinen, parken en promenades. De monolithische betonvorm heeft geen zichtbare verbindingen. De gezuurde afwerking legt de textuur van de granulaten bloot en sluit aan bij naturalistisch beheerde omgevingen en steen van het openbare domein.
Working on a specification for a project with monolithic street furniture? Servibo provides ready-to-use specification texts for the Sócrates collection.
Request specification text for this modelEscofet 1886 SA uses high-quality raw materials. Polished or acid-washed concrete with natural stone aggregates ages gracefully without coatings. Five-year warranty on all concrete elements. AISI 316 stainless steel for Cenicero inserts.
At 360 cm, the Banca 360 is a landscape element: it structures space as a wall does, but invites use. At the scale of a wide square or large promenade, it defines the ratio between resting and movement.
Yes. All Sócrates elements share the same height and depth. A seating line of any length can be composed by placing Banca 360, Banca 240 and Cubo freely side by side.
Polished or acid-washed concrete ages gracefully and requires no periodic maintenance.
