Plaza III S Bench

A Strong Presence in Public Spaces

With its symmetrical footprint and low-profile height, the Plaza Bench is designed to anchor space rather than disappear into it. This makes it an effective choice for open civic environments where furniture needs to guide movement, encourage dwell time, or subtly zone an area without physical barriers.

Typical applications include:
• Town centres and civic squares
• Transport interchanges and forecourts
• Commercial courtyards and office campuses
• Education settings and public institutions
• Regenerated high streets and waterfronts

Its format allows it to sit comfortably alongside elements such as planters, lighting columns, or a street furniture table to create informal gathering points.

Materials and Manufacturing Detail

The Plaza Bench is manufactured using a carefully considered combination of timber and steel, chosen for durability, appearance, and long-term outdoor performance.

Timber seating surface
• Hardwood slats provide a warm, tactile finish
• Designed to withstand frequent public use
• Douglas Fir timber available as an alternative option

Steel structure
• Precision-fabricated steel frame
• Provides excellent load-bearing strength
• Clean detailing reinforces the contemporary aesthetic

The balance between materials ensures the bench retains visual quality over time, even in exposed or high-footfall locations.

Dimensions and Practical Specification

Standard dimensions:
• Length: 1200mm
• Width: 1200mm
• Height: 450mm
• Weight: 145.5kg

The generous footprint allows the bench to be used from multiple sides, supporting flexible seating arrangements and informal social interaction. Its weight contributes to stability, making it suitable for unsupervised public environments.

The Plaza Bench is often specified alongside complementary items such as a public space table or outdoor plaza table, allowing designers to create cohesive seating and picnic-style zones without introducing multiple furniture styles.

Integrated Lighting Option

An optional LED lighting strip can be incorporated into the Plaza Bench, providing subtle illumination after dark. This feature is particularly valuable in urban environments where safety, wayfinding, and extended evening use are key considerations.

Benefits of the lighting option include:
• Improved visibility in low-light conditions
• Enhanced presence within night-time streetscapes
• Discreet integration that does not compromise the bench’s form

This option is frequently specified in town centres and mixed-use developments where public realm furniture must perform both day and night.

Installation and Wider Scheme Integration

The Plaza Bench is designed for secure surface fixing, supporting long-term installation in exposed locations. Its form and materials allow it to integrate seamlessly with other Broxap products, including seating, tables, cycle parking, and litter bins, helping specifiers maintain consistency across larger schemes.

It can also be paired with larger-format items such as an urban picnic table to support varied patterns of use, from short rest stops to longer social interactions.

BIM-compliant CAD and 3D files are available to assist with planning, coordination, and specification.

A Contemporary Bench for Demanding Environments

Designed with public use firmly in mind, the Plaza Bench offers a dependable, visually confident seating solution for modern outdoor spaces. Its solid construction, optional lighting, and compatibility with wider street furniture ranges make it a practical choice for local authorities, architects, and landscape designers delivering high-quality public realm projects.

Options:

• Lighting fixture for night-time illumination consisting of a strip of LED lights.
• Douglas Fir Wood also available - POA