Roller Seating

A Modern Urban Bench for Public Realm Projects

Roller has been developed for architects and specifiers seeking an urban bench that feels both functional and visually intentional. Its circular form encourages informal use and supports social interaction, making it well suited to:
• Town centre regeneration schemes
• Pedestrianised retail streets
• Public squares and transport forecourts
• Park settings and landscaped promenades
• Commercial developments and mixed-use plazas

Unlike a traditional linear park bench, Roller introduces a sculptural seating element that helps define space and guide movement.

Reinforced Concrete Construction for Long-Term Performance

Manufactured from robust reinforced concrete, the Roller Bench is designed to withstand demanding outdoor conditions and high footfall. It offers a dependable seating asset for local authorities and contractors prioritising longevity and minimal maintenance.

Key Material Benefits
• Reinforced concrete body for structural strength
• Resistant to impact, weathering, and daily public use
• Suitable for year-round installation in exposed environments
• Stable, heavyweight form ideal for open public locations

Roller is often specified alongside Broxap’s wider range of street furniture bench solutions, including litter bins, bollards, and planters, to deliver a coordinated public realm scheme.

Circular Seating with Integrated Planting Potential

The defining feature of the Roller Bench is its central opening, which creates opportunities for landscape integration.

Ideal for Greening the Streetscape

The centre can be used as:
• A planter location for trees or shrubs
• A soft landscaping feature within hard paving
• A design-led focal point in civic squares

This combination of seating and planting supports more attractive and welcoming public environments, particularly in dense urban settings.

Finish and Colour Options

Roller Seating is available in a choice of finishes, allowing it to complement both contemporary and heritage-sensitive schemes.

Standard Finish Options
• Stone-effect concrete finish
• Acrylic painted finish in a wide range of colours

This flexibility enables designers to introduce subtle neutrality or a deliberate splash of colour depending on the character of the project.

Specification and Installation Context

The Roller Bench is designed for straightforward placement within public realm developments, offering contractors a stable and durable seating unit with minimal ongoing upkeep.

Typical Specification Advantages
• Circular form encourages informal group seating
• Concrete construction reduces maintenance requirements
• Central void supports integrated landscaping
• Suitable for standalone use or repeated across larger schemes

It can also be paired with other Broxap seating and streetscape products to create consistent, high-quality public spaces.

Complementary Street Furniture Opportunities

Roller is frequently specified as part of a wider external works package. It can be paired with other street furniture such as:
• Broxap planters and tree protection systems
• Cycle parking stands and shelters
• Bollards and pedestrian management products
• Additional seating styles, including timber slat bench ranges for mixed-material schemes

This ensures design consistency across parks, campuses, and urban developments.

A Distinctive Roller Bench for Contemporary Outdoor Spaces

The Roller Bench offers a practical and visually strong alternative to conventional seating. Its circular reinforced concrete form, combined with planting potential and extensive colour choice, makes it an effective solution for landscape architects and local authorities delivering high-quality public realm environments.

For projects requiring an outdoor bench that functions as both seating and streetscape feature, Roller provides a durable, design-led choice.

Options:

• Available in a range of colours.