Design seating cube Sócrates Cubo® acid-etched
Design: Jordi Garcés & Enric Sòria - Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 45 (45) cm - Weight: 351 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
| Brand: Escofet 1886 |
| Material type 1: Cast concrete |
| Finish: Acid-Etched |
Seating without orientation
A cube has no front. The Sócrates Cubo® offers seating from any direction — visitors choose how and from which side they approach the element. This makes it well suited for plazas where movement patterns vary, for entrance areas where multiple arrival axes converge, and for rest points along pedestrian routes travelled in multiple directions. One element is an individual seating point in public space; three side by side form an informal bench; five in a cluster define a dwell zone.
Concrete as the final material
The Sócrates Cubo® is made of a single material: cast concrete with natural stone aggregates, acid-etched and waterproofed. The acid treatment exposes the texture of the aggregates — the surface acquires a granular character that connects with unworked stone, greenery, and naturalistically managed park environments. The waterproofing treatment protects the concrete for long-term outdoor use without masking the material-honest quality of the surface.
Configuration as a design act
The cube form makes the Sócrates Cubo® a configurable element. Unlike a linear bench, the cube does not dictate direction or sequence — three elements can be placed in parallel, perpendicular, or in an open cluster. This gives the designer control over the social dynamic the arrangement encourages: intimate and defined, or open and inviting. An arrangement that later needs to adapt to changing use patterns requires no new elements — only a different position.
The concrete foundation of the dwell zone
Concrete calls for concrete. A public space that chooses the Sócrates Cubo® as its seating element gains the most when the remaining hardscape elements follow the same material logic: bollards, planters, waste bins, and bike stands in the concrete finish of the Escofet collection. Servibo supplies all these elements through a single point of contact and advises on the composition of the complete dwell zone in public space. Specification texts for the Sócrates Cubo® are available on request.
Cast concrete with natural stone aggregates - finish : acid-etched and waterproofed
2 stud bolts M16 x x140 ( Din 931)
Simple installation with maximum versatility
The Sócrates 60 is easy to install due to its compact size and relatively light weight of 361 kg. The product is designed as a self-supporting element that can be placed directly on a solid, flat surface. For areas with high pedestrian traffic or where additional stability is required, the bench can be anchored by drilling holes, filling them with resin or mortar, and securing bolts (DIN 931 M16 x 140 mm).
Safe transport and placement
During transport, polyester slings should be used to safely move the Sócrates 60. Special care is needed to avoid damage to the etched finish during lifting and placement.
Low-maintenance and robust
Maintenance is minimal thanks to the durable and water-repellent concrete surface. For regular cleaning, the bench can be cleaned with water and a soft brush. For stubborn stains, a non-aggressive cleaner is recommended. These low-maintenance characteristics make the Sócrates 60 an ideal choice for public spaces that combine durability with aesthetics.
Cube d'assise en béton avec finition décapée et hydrofugée pour espaces publics. La forme cubique n'a pas d'orientation fixe : l'élément peut être librement positionné et utilisé comme siège individuel ou en configuration groupée. La finition décapée expose la texture des granulats de pierre naturelle, donnant à l'élément un caractère organique qui s'harmonise avec les parcs et espaces verts.