Auriga

A Modern Wooden Bench for Public Realm Schemes

Auriga has been developed for high-footfall outdoor settings where longevity and clean design are essential. The contrast between the solid concrete form and the dark timber slats makes it particularly suited to:
• Town centre regeneration projects
• Transport interchanges and station forecourts
• Civic squares and waterfront promenades
• Education campuses and healthcare landscapes
• Commercial developments and mixed-use public spaces

This is a wooden bench that sits comfortably within both contemporary and heritage-sensitive environments.

Dark Timber Seating with Concrete Strength

At the heart of the design is a slatted hardwood seat, available in rich dark finishes such as Agate Grey or Walnut. The timber introduces warmth to the user experience, while the concrete base provides exceptional resistance to impact, weathering, and heavy use.

Key Material Benefits
• Reinforced concrete base for structural stability
• Dark wood slats for comfort and visual depth
• Suitable for year-round outdoor exposure
• Designed to perform in demanding public settings

Auriga is frequently specified alongside other street furniture such as Broxap’s litter bins, bollards, and coordinated seating ranges to create a consistent public realm palette.

Seating Configurations for Flexible Specification

Auriga offers two layout options, allowing designers and contractors to match seating provision to available space and user need.

Central Seat Option

A compact configuration where the timber slats are positioned centrally within the concrete form, ideal for:
• Narrow footways
• Courtyards and enclosed landscapes
• Small pocket parks

Full Length Seat Option

An extended hardwood bench format, providing increased capacity for:
• Large pedestrian routes
• Park settings and open plazas
• Public seating clusters

This flexibility makes Auriga a strong alternative to a traditional park bench wooden specification where a more architectural finish is required.

Finish Options for Architectural Integration

Auriga is available in a range of finishes to suit differing project aesthetics.

Concrete Finish Choices
• Natural-look concrete
• Polished stone effect

Additional Colour Options

Also available in standard acrylic paint finishes, including:
• Brick red
• Ivory
• Concrete tone

These options allow the bench to integrate seamlessly with surrounding paving materials, façade treatments, or wider streetscape schemes.

Practical Considerations for Contractors and Specifiers

Auriga is designed with real-world installation and long-term asset performance in mind.

Typical Specification Advantages
• Heavyweight base improves security and stability
• Timber slats provide user comfort without soft materials
• Minimal maintenance requirements once installed
• Suitable for both standalone placement and coordinated schemes

It is often specified alongside Broxap’s wider range of cycle parking, shelters, and public realm seating to support cohesive landscape delivery across larger developments.

A Durable Dark Wood Bench for Contemporary Landscapes

The Auriga range is a practical response to the need for seating that feels modern, robust, and welcoming. By combining concrete durability with the comfort of timber, it provides a distinctive solution for projects requiring more than a standard wooden bench.

For architects and local authorities seeking a long-life dark wood bench with strong design credibility, Auriga offers an understated but highly effective choice.

Options:

• Available in natural-look concrete or polished stone.
• Also available in standard acrylic paints: brick red, ivory and concrete.