Squares are far more than just passing spaces. They are places for living, meeting, relaxing and socialising.
To meet the challenge of delivering both practicality and visual harmony, our SQUARE range is an ideal solution. Thanks to its variety of products and refined design, SQUARE helps transform urban squares into vibrant and welcoming spaces.
Public squares must now incorporate multiple features: seating areas, bins, planting and shaded zones. Discover our vision for the design of urban squares with the SQUARE collection.
COMBINING DESIGN, FUNCTIONALITY AND USER-FRIENDLINESS
The public square addresses a wide range of urban challenges. As a central space in the heart of the city, it can accommodate a variety of events depending on its size. On the one hand, it is one of the city’s landmark areas, reflecting its dynamism and attractiveness. On the other hand, it is often the square that is reconfigured when redevelopment projects are launched to respond to changing behaviours and emerging trends.
Finally, through this article, discover our SQUARE product range – designed to help you create unique layouts tailored to your specific needs.
1. Designing a square with planted shaded areas
Planting is essential to create a peaceful, comfortable and user-friendly urban environment. The SQUARE range offers sleek, minimalist pots and planters in various sizes to help strategically integrate trees and shrubs, generating shaded areas. These additions increase both user comfort and the overall appeal of the square.
- Spherical planters: These contemporary elements define space while providing an elegant solution for walkways or pedestrian areas.
- Urban gardens: Flexible and seasonal, these planters include integrated water reservoirs, reducing maintenance and supporting long-lasting greenery year-round.
Incorporating these vegetated elements turns the square into a green lung, helping reduce urban heat islands and providing a natural setting for city dwellers.
A. SQUARE planters – 3 designs for elegant public spaces
The SQUARE range is inspired by geometric shapes, and includes:
With planting areas ranging from 0.9 to 1.5 m², regardless of form, the planters adapt easily to pedestrian crossings, car park edges, or open squares.
Using a mix of shapes and sizes, you can create a lively, balanced landscape design.
B. The Travot square project in Cholet (49) with SQUARE urban gardens
The linear forms of SQUARE urban gardens are modular and easy to install, adapting to all types of public spaces.
- Modules 1 and 2 (rectangular and square) are ideal for creating central planted zones, such as layouts D or E.
- For edge arrangements, as seen in the Travot Square redevelopment, multiple Module 1 units can be installed side-by-side to form continuous seating and planting zones.
Layout D
Layout E
2. Enlivening a public square with shaded relaxation zones and complementary street furniture
To create a lively and functional public square, it is essential to include comfortable seating areas and complementary street furniture that meet the expectations of both users and local authorities. The SQUARE collection offers a comprehensive and visually coherent solution for revitalising these urban spaces.
Creating Comfort Zones
BENCH.
With its modern design, the SQUARE bench offers durable seating, supported by two 80 mm IPE frames anchored into the ground. Available in dual-tone (one colour for the seat, another for the IPE frames) or monochrome, it can be tailored to the visual identity of any square.
CHAIR.
The SQUARE chair features sleek, straight lines and a cut-out circle pattern, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship in cutting, folding, and welding.
BENCH SEAT.
The SQUARE bench seat stands out through its original zig-zag shaped IPE steel frame, offering unmatched modularity and a contemporary flair for central square layouts.
SEATING MODULES.
These seat elements can be mounted on any flat surface (e.g., concrete blocks, walls, tree surrounds) and are available in single, double, or triple widths. Perfect for modular rest areas, they enhance any square’s usability.
Enhancing Safety
BARRIER.
With up to 0.2 m² of planting area, the SQUARE barrier is ideal for adding micro green spaces to squares and surrounding streets. Available with or without planter trays, its central cut-out supports climbing plants and helps reduce the heat island effect.
BOLLARD.
Echoing industrial aesthetics with its IPE steel frame, the SQUARE bollard is ideal for securing pedestrian zones and parking boundaries. An optional DDA-compliant version ensures accessibility for all.
BIKE STAND.
Combining design and practicality, the SQUARE bike rack features a punched circle design on its central plate for secure locking. It is available in various fixing options and custom colours.
Waste Management
LITTER BIN.
An essential addition to any square layout, the SQUARE bin is available with or without ashtray, and features a design that is both easy to clean and customisable (e.g. with your city’s logo). For increased safety, a Vigipirate-compliant version is also available with a contemporary aesthetic.
By combining vegetation, comfort features, and security solutions, the SQUARE range helps shape public squares that are aesthetically appealing, user-focused and community-oriented.
Turning a public square into a social hub with SQUARE
The SQUARE range enables the creation of attractive, functional, and environmentally friendly urban squares. Combining vegetation and functional furniture, it addresses comfort, durability and aesthetic cohesion, creating places that bring people together and foster interaction.
