A Heavy Duty Steel Framed Bench for Public Realm Seating
The Hemstone bench combines robust engineering with high-quality natural materials, creating a street-ready seating solution with a more architectural presence than standard timber or steel benches. With hardwood slats supported by a galvanised steel frame and grounded by solid granite block legs, it provides a stable, long-life option for high-footfall public spaces.
Its clean, rectilinear form suits modern streetscapes and formal landscapes, while the granite base detail gives the bench a sense of permanence that works particularly well in civic environments.
Galvanised Steel Frame with Hardwood Slatted Seat
The seating surface is formed from hardwood timber slats mounted to a heavy-duty galvanised steel frame. This approach supports long-term outdoor performance while keeping the seat comfortable and straightforward to maintain.
Construction highlights include:
• Heavy-duty galvanised steel frame for corrosion resistance
• Hardwood timber slats as standard for a warm, practical seating surface
• Rigid assembly designed for repeated public use
• Clean detailing suited to contemporary public realm palettes
Solid Granite Block Legs for Stability and Visual Weight
Two solid granite block legs provide a strong architectural base, supporting the bench’s stability in exposed locations and bringing a premium material contrast to hard landscape schemes. As a granite bench solution, Hemstone is often selected where natural stone is already present in the surrounding palette, such as steps, walls or paving features.
Material and performance benefits include:
• Granite legs provide high mass and excellent stability
• Natural stone surface resists weathering and routine cleaning
• Suitable for projects where a more permanent street bench is required
Fixing Options and Extended Configurations
The Hemstone Bench can be specified to suit site conditions and layout requirements, supporting both secure installation and consistent detailing across longer runs.
Options include:
• Root fixed for secure, permanent installations
• Surface mounted for hard standings and retrofit locations
• Extended lengths from 2400mm to 4000mm with three granite block legs
• Curved lengths available for feature layouts and flowing pedestrian routes
This flexibility supports use as an outdoor concrete bench in both linear streetscape schemes and more sculptural landscape settings.
Ideal Applications for Public Benches and Street Bench Schemes
Hemstone is well suited to high-quality public realm environments where material specification and long service life are key. Typical applications include:
• Civic squares and town centre streetscapes
• Parks, promenades and waterfront routes
• Commercial developments and transport-adjacent public space
• Education campuses and institutional settings
It is often specified alongside complementary street furniture such as litter bins, bollards, planters and cycle parking to deliver a coordinated external environment.
Dimensions
• Length: 2000mm
• Width: 600mm
• Height: 450mm
A Durable Outdoor Steel Framed Bench with Architectural Presence
The Hemstone bench offers a dependable public seating solution combining galvanised steel, hardwood slats and granite block supports. With options for fixing method, extended lengths and curved configurations, it provides a practical, visually considered choice for architects, local authorities and contractors delivering public benches across the UK & Ireland.