Design bench Sócrates Banca 360® LED - polished
Design : Jordi Garcés & Enric Sòria - Dimensions : 360 x 60 x 45 (45) cm - Weight : 2.190 kg. - Material: cast concrete with natural stone aggregates, with integrated LED lighting - Finish: acid-etched and waterproofed - Colour: standard Escofet colour chart - Installation: free-standing element or with optional anchoring.
| Brand: Escofet 1886 |
| Material type 1: Cast concrete |
| Finish: Polished |
Anchor element on the large plaza
At 360 cm the Sócrates 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 360® is most at home where the empty space feels too large to dwell in without a clear anchor point.
The weight of concrete at large scale
At 360 cm the material is everything. The Sócrates 360® requires no visual support from other materials — the cast concrete with polished finish is sufficient in itself. The polished surface reflects ambient light subtly and gives the bench a presence that changes with the light of the day: matte under an overcast sky, lightly shimmering in sun. The waterproofing treatment protects the element for long-term outdoor use without affecting the visual quality of the concrete.
Line of light at plaza scale
The integrated LED lighting of the Sócrates 360® LED illuminates the full 360 cm of the bench from below. At this scale the illuminated bench is not a decorative accent — it is a spatial element that co-determines the evening identity of the plaza or promenade. The line of light marks the dwell zone in a way that also supports orientation and social safety in the evening. The electrical connection must be installed before the paving is laid; for larger projects Servibo coordinates the technical specifications with the contractor and electrical engineer.
Anchor for the complete project palette
Large public spaces require coherence at large scale. The Sócrates 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 360® are available on request.
2 stud bolts M16 x x140 ( Din 931)
Precise installation for stability and lighting
The installation of the Sócrates 360 with a polished finish and integrated LED lighting requires careful planning and professional tools to ensure both stability and aesthetics. The LED system is delivered with a pre-installed driver that can be easily connected to a 24V power supply.
Safe transport and accurate placement
Transport must be conducted carefully to prevent damage to the polished finish and LED components. Polyester slings and professional lifting equipment are essential for safe handling. Weighing 2230 kg, the bench requires a sturdy, flat surface. For added stability, the bench can be anchored using bolts (DIN 931 M16 x 140 mm) and resin or mortar.
Simple maintenance for long-lasting performance
Maintenance is straightforward thanks to the polished concrete finish and energy-efficient LED technology. Regular cleaning with water and a soft cloth is sufficient to keep the bench in optimal condition, while periodic checks of the LED components are recommended to ensure long-term performance.
Banc en béton de 360 cm avec finition polie et éclairage LED intégré. La nuit, le module LED éclaire toute la longueur du banc par le bas. La finition polie renforce l'interaction lumineuse : le banc reflète la lumière ambiante de jour et devient lui-même une source lumineuse le soir. Alimentation électrique souterraine requise.