Transforming public spaces

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The city is changing We are living in a time of change in cities, where people take on greater protagonism. The new urban model is expanding, oxygenating and energizing public spaces, creating new ones with new uses, as well as encouraging interaction between people. The new mobility schemes and the goal of humanizing the city brings with it new proposals for making spaces more flexible, better landscaped and better looking, with practical, sustainable modular solutions. Elementos urbanos de hormigón Barcelona, photography by Alfons Taekema.

Transforming public spaces At Escofet we love the city. We have been promoting change and transformation in cities for over 100 years. The new challenges motivate us to continue working to design new solutions and products to foster people meeting and to fill the city with life again. We want to continue designing products which are not only useful and necessary, but also contribute to making urban projects transformative and positive for the people who enjoy them. And to do so while maintaining our traditional values: commitment to the design and landscape value of our city elements. Superblock...

We love the city To this end, we have developed the “We love the city” programme through which we can direct all our resources, talent and creativity to respond to the new challenges facing us in our cities. Together with our entire team, as well as collaborating architects, designers and landscapers, we want to remain at the forefront of change and, with new solutions and products, to actively improve five areas: the lively city, the playable city, the green city, the accessible city and the sustainable city. Illustration by Carla Di Benedetto with elements from Escofet.

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Lively city Lively city

For streets and squares to come alive, they need to be redefined as more liveable and comfortable public spaces. In this sense, one thing which has an immediate, positive impact is the choice of urban furniture elements which favour encounters, conversation and play, thus promoting a more human and friendly city. 14 We love the city 15 Lively city

Increasing social interaction and the active use of public space through the development of concrete, wooden and combined urban elements suited to different uses and needs. Flexible, adaptable elements depending on the context and users, with new shapes and materials. Use of light in urban elements as a means to improve safety and expand the possibilities of using and enjoying public spaces. Lively city

Playable city Playable city

A city that recognizes the social importance of play in public space promotes and plans opportunities for diverse and inclusive play in the urban environment for children, adolescents and adults who care for them and live with them, improving the coexistence of citizens. 20 We love the city 21 Playable city

Expanding children’s play opportunities through the use of new materials which allow them to play in a warm, safe, non-segregated, well-integrated environment in the urban environment. Promote the active use of public space through the design of new elements, well integrated into the landscape and the material of streets and squares. Playable city

Green city Green city

More green areas and protection of biodiversity are the main preconditions for promoting change in urban models which aim to re-nature compact cities. 26 We love the city Green city 27

Green acupuncture through the design of planters or mixed elements to promote the generation of green spots in the city and at the same time to facilitate the care and embellishment of the streets, whether installed in isolation, aggregated or combined with benches. Expanding green areas through the use of islands made of modular, earth-filled benches aimed at creating customized green bags. Expanding shady areas by using elements that facilitate the planting of trees and shrubs. Green city

Walkable city Accessible city

A set of urban furniture to improve mobility and accessibility, combining functionality, good design and integration in various traffic flows and conditions. We love the city 32 33 Accessible city

Increasing safety on the streets, through the use of urban furniture to protect pedestrians and discourage vehicles. Friendly anti-intrusion solutions through the use of planters and benches which at one and the same time enhance safety, security, limits and protection, and also the value of a good landscape design. The victory over asphalt through the design of pavement expansion platforms and mini-parks designed to conquer the asphalt and humanize the streets, replacing parking spaces with green and resting areas and expanding pavements for the benefit of pedestrians. Accessible city

Sustainable city Sustainable city

Reducing the environmental impact Promoting the circular economy with the design of sustainable urban elements and the continuous reduction of the environmental impacts of industrial and productive processes. We reinforce our commitment to environmental responsibility by providing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). These documents transparently communicate the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle, according to international standards ISO 14025 and EN 15804, ensuring global credibility. A city which recognizes the importance of products, materials and production...

The range of recycled concretes incorporates aggregates from industrial or construction waste into its formula. After a recovery and stabilization process, these aggregates can be easily added to the concrete mix, partially replacing natural aggregates without reducing the qualities of classic concrete. Their use mitigates the environmental impact of furniture, thus reducing the consumption of natural resources. Sustainable city