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Street furniture for towns and local authorities
Whether it’s a town square, a pedestrianised area or a park: public spaces are places for socialising, relaxation and exercise. With benches, modular seating arrangements, bicycle parking systems, planters and other street furniture from ERLAU, you can design municipal outdoor spaces that combine a pleasant atmosphere with practicality.
What matters when it comes to equipment
Cities and local authorities face the challenge of designing public spaces that appeal to a diverse range of people and serve a variety of purposes. At the same time, street furniture must meet the demands of everyday municipal life – from high footfall and changing weather conditions to regular cleaning and maintenance. ERLAU offers a versatile range of product solutions that can be tailored to different locations, design concepts and usage requirements.
Seating transforms public spaces into places where people enjoy spending time. Modular seating systems such as Olympia Luna or Olympia Urbano can be used to create bespoke seating arrangements for town squares and pedestrianised areas. For traditional resting spots along footpaths, bench ranges such as Piazza or Charisma offer suitable solutions.
Public spaces are used by people of all ages. Benches with backrests and Armrests can make it easier to sit down and stand up. ERLAU, for example, offers the Charisma Care, a bench with a raised Seat. When designing seating sets, suitable spaces for movement and open areas can also be taken into account, depending on the product.
In everyday municipal life, durable materials and Low maintenance surfaces are key selection criteria. ERLAU offers, amongst other things, Hot-dip galvanized and Powder-coated steel structures, coated wire mesh surfaces and Concrete furniture. Depending on the product, different finishes and design features facilitate cleaning and maintenance.
The high-quality Rilsan coating, which is applied using a vortex sintering process to a uniform thickness (350 µm), creates an insulating effect: in winter, street furniture quickly reaches body temperature, whilst in summer it does not become so hot that a person sitting on it could burn themselves. This thermal insulation is a particularly distinctive feature. The optimal grid width of Erlau furniture, combined with the characteristic grid density, already ensures a high level of seating comfort.
Neither water nor dirt stands a chance against the wire mesh. Water simply runs off and does not pool on the surface; dirt either falls through or is washed away by the next rainfall. The uniform surface of the coating helps to ensure this. The optional anti-graffiti coating also helps to keep the maintenance costs of your street furniture to a minimum.
Designing town squares
Town squares and pedestrianised areas invite people to linger and socialise. The Olympia Luna and Olympia Urbano modular seating systems allow you to create bespoke seating arrangements. Planters such as Plantari add a touch of greenery and can be combined with seating elements. Bicycle stands and waste bins complete the functional range.
Fitting out town centres
Whether it’s a village square, the area around the town hall or a neighbourhood meeting place: comfortable seating creates space for breaks and socialising. The ERLAU bench ranges offer a variety of seating options. The Parador seat-and-table combination creates spaces where people can linger together. ERLAU bicycle stands complete the range.
A wide range of options for your public space
From classic park benches and customisable seating areas to Bicycle parking systems and solutions for well-maintained green spaces: ERLAU offers outdoor furniture for a range of municipal needs. Discover a selection of products that combine design, quality of stay and functionality.
Robust and low maintenance in day-to-day local authority use
Street furniture is used on a daily basis and is exposed to the elements, dirt and mechanical stress. For towns and local authorities, therefore, it is not only the purchase of such furniture that is important, but also its cleaning, servicing and long-term maintenance. Many ERLAU products feature Hot-dip galvanized and Powder-coated steel structures. Selected wire mesh surfaces have a durable Rilsan coating. For certain colour finishes, an anti-graffiti coating is also available, which can make it easier to remove graffiti. A range of fixing methods and product-specific configuration options allow for a choice tailored to the installation situation. This enables local authorities to take into account, right from the planning stage, how the street furniture can be cleaned, inspected and maintained during day-to-day use.
Materials for a range of local authority requirements
Public outdoor spaces place high demands on the materials used. Busy town squares are subject to different stresses than quiet footpaths or nature-oriented parks. ERLAU offers outdoor furniture featuring coated steel structures, wire mesh surfaces, timber and bamboo slats, recycled plastic and concrete. Depending on the product range, a variety of materials and finishes can be selected. Wire mesh surfaces allow rainwater to drain away and make cleaning easier. Wood and bamboo create a natural look, whilst concrete furniture adds design accents with its solid construction and clean lines. When making a selection, factors such as wear and tear, maintenance requirements, fixing methods and the specific requirements of the location should be taken into account alongside the visual appearance.
Choose colours that complement the cityscape
Street furniture shapes the appearance of town squares, pedestrian zones and green spaces. With a coordinated colour scheme, benches, bicycle stands and other street furniture can be harmoniously integrated into their surroundings or deliberately highlighted. ERLAU offers a range of standard colours as well as further colour options on request. The options available depend on the specific product and its material composition. In this way, the colour scheme can complement existing design concepts and contribute to a consistent appearance in public spaces.
Frequently asked questions about street furniture for towns and local authorities
Public street furniture includes, amongst other things, benches, seating sets, tables, bicycle stands, planters, waste bins and dog waste bins. Which products are most suitable depends on the intended use, the location and the needs of the local community.
Durable benches that are tailored to the expected level of use and the design concept are ideal for public spaces. ERLAU, for example, offers the Piazza, Charisma and Quadri bench ranges. Depending on the model, a variety of materials and designs with backrests and Armrests are available.
Modular seating systems such as Olympia Luna and Olympia Urbano allow for a variety of seating arrangements. Straight, angled or circular elements make it possible to design lounge areas that can be adapted to the available space and the intended use.
The ERLAU Plantari planter allows compatible seating elements to be attached. This makes it possible, for example, to create linear or angular seating-and-planting combinations. Plantari Urbano also combines concrete planters with modular seating areas.
For individual cycle parking spaces, Bike racks such as the Aalen, Quadri or Patio are suitable. For larger cycle parking facilities, ERLAU offers the expandable Riga row bicycle stands. The most suitable solution depends on the available space, the number of parking spaces and the types of cycle to be accommodated.
Well-placed waste bins provide waste disposal facilities along paths and in public areas. In addition, Dog waste bins such as Balou and Sammy offer dog waste bags and waste disposal in a single location. The choice of bin size should be based on usage and emptying intervals.
In outdoor public spaces, materials such as coated steel, wire mesh, timber, bamboo, recycled plastic and concrete are used. The appropriate choice depends on the level of wear and tear, weather conditions, the design concept and the desired level of maintenance.
Durable surfaces and easily accessible designs make cleaning easier. ERLAU, for example, offers wire mesh surfaces with a Rilsan coating and, for selected colour finishes, an additional anti-graffiti coating. Fixing and maintenance should also be taken into account when selecting a product.
ERLAU supports local authorities and specialist planners in selecting suitable products. Product data sheets, technical drawings and tender documents are also available for numerous models, which make planning and product selection easier.
