The Plaza I is a refined light wood bench designed for public realm environments where a softer material presence is required without compromising durability. Its slim profile and continuous timber detailing give it a lighter visual footprint than heavier steel-led seating, making it particularly suitable for landscaped settings and architecturally sensitive locations.
By extending the timber language beyond the seat and into the supporting frame, the Plaza I delivers a cohesive, contemporary form that sits comfortably in both urban and semi-natural contexts.
Dimensions: Length: 1810mm, Width: 420mm, Height: 450mm, Weight: 87 kg.
The Plaza I functions as a dependable public bench for environments with regular pedestrian activity. Its proportions support short-term resting as well as informal social interaction, while the open design ensures it integrates easily into wider spatial layouts.
Typical applications include: • Urban parks and green corridors • Public squares and pedestrian routes • Residential developments and communal gardens • Education campuses and civic buildings • Waterside and heritage-led public spaces
As outdoor public seating, it offers a restrained alternative to heavier street furniture, particularly where visual openness is important.
Timber-Led Construction
Unlike benches where timber is used only as a surface finish, the Plaza I is defined by its timber structure. This approach creates continuity in material and form while maintaining the strength required for public use.
Timber specification • Iroko hardwood supplied as standard • Naturally durable and suitable for exterior environments • Douglas Fir available as an alternative timber option
The light appearance of the timber contributes to the bench’s suitability as an urban bench in schemes where steel-heavy furniture may feel overly dominant.
The Plaza I is available in a range of alternative sizes, including extended lengths of up to 3000mm. This allows designers to respond to site-specific seating requirements while maintaining a consistent design language across a project.
A coordinated group arrangement can also be specified, combining two benches with a matching table. This configuration is commonly used to form informal seating and dining areas within public spaces.
Integrated Lighting Option
An optional LED lighting strip can be incorporated into the bench to support use during evening hours. The lighting is discreetly integrated, ensuring the overall form and material quality remain the focus.
This option is often specified where: • Public spaces require improved night-time visibility • Passive surveillance and user reassurance are priorities • Seating forms part of a wider illuminated landscape scheme
Installation and Scheme Integration
The Plaza I is designed for secure surface fixing, ensuring stability in open-access environments. Its lighter visual profile makes it easy to integrate alongside other elements such as planters, tables, or cycle parking, without overwhelming the surrounding space.
It is frequently specified as part of a wider street furniture bench strategy, supporting cohesive layouts across plazas, pathways, and landscaped areas. BIM-compliant CAD and 3D files are available to assist with accurate planning and specification.
A Contemporary Light Wood Seating Solution
The Plaza I Bench offers a considered balance of visual lightness, material quality, and practical performance. Its timber-led construction, adaptable sizing, and optional lighting make it a versatile light wood bench for architects, landscape designers, and local authorities delivering well-resolved public realm schemes.
Options:
A group arrangement is available to include two benches with a table with the same design features.
Also this bench is offered in different dimension up to a length of 3000mm.
This bench also is available with a lighting fixture for night-time illumination consisting of a strip of LED lights.
Douglas Fir Wood also available
Dimensions:
Length: 1810mm
Width: 420mm
Height: 450mm
Weight: 87 kg
Features:
This bench is framed by an 10 mm thick and 100 mm wide steel plate and steel trusses.
All steel parts are hot dip galvanized and powder coated with a dark metallic grey (DB 703).
Standard Timber Finish: FSC® Iroko (Kambala) slats
Delivery Message
Broxap offer a standard carriage service for all products, this usually takes between 3-28 days as lead times vary on specific products and quantities.
