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Seating with a solid foundationThe term gabion originated in the 16th century, but evidence suggests that gabion baskets were first used during Ancient Egyptian times to

protect the banks of the Nile from erosion. Historically made of wicker, in the Medieval period gabions were used as military fortifications,

with their lightweight structure enabling easy transportation, and once in position they were filled with locally-dug soil. Although the external

skeletons of gabions are now generally made of steel, the same principles of infilling a basket to create a solid mass structure still apply

today, with gabions widely used for erosion control measures and land retention purposes. The solid visual presence and textural qualities of

gabions have been recognised by designers, and gabions are now widely used as both functional and decorative architectural and landscape

features in their own right. Baskets can be filled with imported virgin material, or site surplus / waste materials, offering the opportunity to use

materials of local provenance to create site-specific features truly unique to a particular scheme. Furnitubes offers 3 ranges of seating products

incorporating gabion baskets, each with a distinctly different application and character.

Lapa range

Comprising bench platforms with optional

add-on backrest, the Lapa range can be

retro-fitted to most existing weldmesh-

type gabion baskets or to suitable new

gabion installations. The seating platform

and backrest are in iroko hardwood,

supported by galvanised steel bracketry

that clamps to the gabion baskets.

Elements range

Gabion cubes are one of 8 standard

support options to the Elements seating

range, which is offered in two standard

lengths, and with optional add-on features

such as backrests and armrests. The

seating platform sub-frame is clad in iroko

hardwoood, which is offered in a number

of different size and orientation options.

Pergone range

Pergone is a backless bench-only seating

solution supplied complete with a

purpose-made gabion structure for infilling

on site with locally-sourced material. The

Pergone range can be used as individual

stand-alone units or joined to form a

continuous run of seating. Bench slats are

supplied in a recycled plastics material.

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Add-on seating for existing & new gabion wallsLong runs of gabion walls provide ideal opportunities for extensive

informal seating provision, but without any add-on platforms the

sharp edges of a wire gabion exo-skeleton can be uncomfortable

at best, and at worst can snag clothing and present a genuine

health and safety risk. In such situations the Lapa range - an add-on

timber platform clamped to the gabion by a series of galvanised

steel brackets - is a practical and cost effective solution to adding

comfortable seating provison to an existing or new gabion wall.

Bench platforms are available in 3 standard lengths and 2 depths,

and a backrest is an optional extra on the deeper model, providing

the gabion is of a suitably rigid construction.

IMPORTANT NOTES:Lapa range seating platforms clamp to the gabion external wire structure only and rely on the rigidity of the gabion for a sound fixing. Gabion rigidity is influenced by the wire material gauge, the mesh pitch, the basket dimensions, the type of fill material and how well it is compacted. Any flexibility in the gabion may be transferred through to the bench or seat platform. Lapa bench platforms can be fitted to most weldmesh type gabion baskets to provide a stable seating surface (wiremesh gabions are too flexible to fix a platform to.) From our field tests we have found the most rigid standard gabion structures to be 5mm weldmesh wires at a 50 x 50mm pitch, which combined with a suitable and well compacted infill, will provide a solid structure onto which the bench platform, with or without a backrest, can be securely clamped. We have found that gabions with 3mm wires at 75mm pitch may be an adequate base structure for a bench platform, but not for a backrest as well. If you are in doubt as to the suitably of your gabion for fixing bench platforms and backrests to we recommend that a Lapa product is tested on typical in-situ gabion walls to ensure that the seating is appropriately rigid.For continuous lines of seating we recommend a lateral gap of 100mm minimum between adjacent platforms for ease of access to the underseat brackets and fixings.


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LAPAIroko hardwood slats in smooth planed finish with mild steel substructure and brackets, hot dipped galvanised finish Note: gabions and infill material are not included

2-SLAT DEEP BENCH PLATFORMS

LPA 2B 21000mm long x 290mm deep



OPTIONS (ALL MODELS):• Steelwork polyester powder coated to any RAL colour• Iroko slats in oiled finish

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3-SLAT DEEP BENCH PLATFORMS




3-SLAT DEEP SEAT PLATFORMS

LPA 3S 21000mm long x 590mm deep



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All Lapa platforms on this page are shown mounted on 500 x 500 x 500mm gabion cubes

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Bench design derived from gabion wall rangeThe Pergone bench design is based on the fence / wall products of the same name, using twin horizontal / single vertical wire mesh panels

mounted to skeletal end columns. The void between the panels is generally infilled with natural stone or other masonry, which can be

a single material or placed in layers of differing materials for added visual interest. At 2700mm long, the standard bench comfortably

accommodates 4-5 people, and when used side-by-side (with small connector panels between) Pergone can form a continuous seating wall.

The seat itelf comprises recycled plastic slats in a brown colour to provide a comfortable and warm-to-touch surface.

As well as the bench and the fence / wall products, complimentary planters are also offered in the Pergone range for a coordinated approach

to hard landscape materials across a scheme; please see the links below for further details.

http://www.furnitubes.com/street-furniture/pergone-fencing-range

http://www.furnitubes.com/street-furniture/pergone-planter

NOTE: The product shown below is a special dimensional variation to the standard Pergone bench, which is shorter and with a wider seating platform than the standard product. Refer to illustrations opposite for visually accurate representations of the standard product.


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PERGONE BENCH Columns and mesh panels in mild steel, hot dipped galvanised finishBench slats in recycled plastic material, colour brown Note: infill material is not included as standard

A05B25Bench assembly 2700mm long x 370mm deep x 450mm high

A05B16Below-platform infill / connector panels (pair) to allow adjacent benches to be joined to form continuous seating run

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benches are joined to forma continuous seating run

Infill / connector panel

INSTALLATION NOTES:• Columns are base-plated for surface-mounting, with fixing holes pre-

drilled for bolting down to a suitable foundation.

FILL VOLUME:• The under-seat gabion typically requires up to 450kg of fill material,

although this will vary according to the material size and weight - the advice of the stone supplier should be sought to ensure the appropriate amount of infill material is supplied.


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Seating plaforms on gabion cubesElements is a unique modular seating range, designed by and

exclusive to Furnitubes, with many standard built-in options, one

of which is a gabion platform support. This popular configuration

is offered in two standard lengths to accommodate 3 or 4 people,

with 2 and 3 gabion baskets respectively. Gabions are supplied

flat-packed for on-site filling and should be bolted down to

the ground in advance (full instructions are provided with each

delivery). Bagged 50-75mm Scottish beach cobbles are offered as

a standard infill or if preferred you can use your own local material

suitable for the 50 x 50mm mesh. The volume of each basket is

approximately 0.05m3 which typically requires up to 100kg of

fill material, although this will vary according to the material size

and weight - the advice of the stone supplier should be sought

to ensure the appropriate amount of infill material is supplied.

Armrests and backrests are popular add-on features to the standard

bench platform, with the many other optional feaures detailed in

the full Elements e-brochure.

To find the full range of products in the Elements range please use

the search facility on our website, or alternatively view or download

the Elements e-brochure at the following link:

http://www.furnitubes.com/brochures/seating-e-brochures

ELEMENTS®

A Registered Trademark of Furnitubes International Ltd


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ELEMENTS GABION BASKETSFlat-packed galvanised steel basket 350 x 350 x 400mm high c/w steel coils for corner joints and fixing kit for attaching to seat chassis

ELE SP GB2 NF2 baskets to suit 1850mm long platform, without fill

ELE SP GB2 WF2 baskets to suit 1850mm long platform, supplied with bagged50-75mm Scottish beach cobbles for on-site filling

SEAT PLATFORM ASSEMBLIES Galvanised steel chassis with iroko slats and fascia boards

ELE CH31850mm long platform

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OPTIONS:• 3 timber sizes, in side-to-side or front-to-back arrangements• Armrests • Backrests• Tablet surfaces• Anti-skate features

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ELE SP GB3 NF3 baskets to suit 2450mm long platform, without fill

ELE SP GB3 WF3 baskets to suit 2450mm long platform, supplied with bagged 50-75mm Scottish beach cobbles for on-site filling

ELE CH42450mm long platform


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Furnitubes International Ltd

3rd Floor - Meridian House - Royal Hill - Greenwich

LONDON SE10 8RD

tel: +44 (0)20 8378 3200

fax: +44 (0)20 8378 3250

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