Bloc Concrete Portfolio

BLOC CONCRETE innovators in all weather, light weight concrete furniture

design for interiors and public spaces

WEATHER RESISTANT LONG-TERM DURABILITY

UV STABLE COLOURING

SIMPLE FUNCTIONALITY

LOW MAINTENANCE

About Us ...

- specialist manufacturers of resin based polyconcrete - completely South African: developed, produced and designed - initiated by Brent Youens, civil engineer, and Claude van Rooyen.

- a client-driven company with a growing reputation for customised design and material innovation - the inspired choice for design-forward public space environments

What is resin based polyconcrete?

Resin based polyconcrete is a material created from mixing resin (polymers) with aggregates (variously sized sand particles). The mix can be pigmented before being moulded. Igneous Poly-concrete is then finished with an epoxy sealant finish.

How is an item manufactured out of resin based polyconcrete?

After an aeration process that removes as much air as possible from the mix to reduce bubbles and pinholes from the final product, the mix is poured into a prepared fibre glass mould. After the initial curing time within the mould, the product is removed from the mould and allowed to cool. Once the final form has been achieved, each item is sanded down and then placed in an oven for post-curing. The final epoxy sealant top coat is then applied.

Why resin based poly-concrete?

weather resistant + water repellent + uv stable + low maintenance - superior material qualities - approximately half the weight of cementitious concrete - increased design possibilities given the moulding process - bold pigments, options to emboss and individualise items

STANDARD Poly-Concrete COLOUR OPTIONS

- superior material qualities - approximately half the weight of cementitious concrete - increased design possibilities given the moulding process - bold pigments, options to emboss and individualise items

Resin Based poly-concrete.

weather resistant + water repellent + uv stable + low maintenance

product development began with outdoor furniture for homes and niche hotels and restaurants 

ORGANIC BENCH

ORGANIC BENCH

Material – Resin based poly-concrete Seat Height – 380mm Width – 1.5m Length – 750mm Weight – 105kg Available variations – None Finish options – Silk screening, embossing

GEOMETRIC RANGE  single and double –seated geometric chairs (sold with or without cushioning)

Geometric – Double IGNFO18 Height – 595mm Width – 745mm Length – 1350mm Weight – 31kg

Geometric – Single IGNF

Material – Resin based poly –concrete Height – 595mm Width – 745mm Length – 745mm Weight – 31kg

Available variations – none Finish options – Silk screening, embossing

ORGANIC RANGE  organic rocker and organic lounger seen below (sold with or without organic ottoman for use as a side table or footstool – flat or curved top)

ALL DAY. ALL WEATHER OUTDOOR

ORGANIC ROCKER seat height 380mm | length 1.3m | width 640mm | weight 105kg

ORGANIC LOUNGER seat height 380mm | length 1.8m | width 640mm | weight 115kg

ORGANIC OTTOMAN CURVED TOP

ORGANIC OTTOMAN FLAT TOP

Material – Resin based poly-concrete

Material – Resin based poly-concrete

Height – 380mm Width – 560mm Length – 1.5m Weight – 100kg

Height – 430mm Width – 560mm Length – 1.5m Weight – 100kg

Available variations – Any width between 100mm and 1.5m Finish options – Silk screening, embossing

ORGANIC RIO LOUNGER

Solid Linear Bench

Material – SOLID TIMBER Seat Height – 450mm Width – 450mm Length – 1.7m Weight – 95kg Finish options – Silk screening, embossing

Flat Solid Laminated Bench

Material – SOLID KIAAT TIMBER Seat Height – 450mm Width – 450mm Length – 2020mm Weight – 95kg

The laminated timber bench is manufactured in Kiaat and recommended for interior use only. The understated design is an ideal platform to show off the intricate wood grain and colour detail visible in each timber slat, making each bench unique.

This bench is heavy, durable and ideal for domestic, commercial or corporate environments because of its simple design with invisible fixings.

Custom sizes can be made.

Flat Solid Laminated Bench B006B

The B006B bench is a variation of the laminated bench with stainless steel trim and support structure.

These benches are ideal for domestic, corporate or commercial application as they are heavy, durable.

Recommended for interior use only. Custom sizes can be made.

Flat Slat Bench

These benches are have flat timber slats manufactured in Kiaat timber with a stainless steel structure. The standard sizes manufactured are 2020mm and 1500mm long. They can be customized in length to suit the application.

The inherent variation of the grain and colour in the Kiaat timber adds a unique appearance to each bench.

Concrete Ulterior Bench IGNF016

Material – Resin based poly-concrete Seat Height – 500mm Width – 450mm Length – 1.7m Weight – 95kg Available variations – Backrest section can be poured in a different colour to the base leg section Finish options – Silk screening, embossing

Ulterior Stool height 435mm | length 500mm | width 400mm | weight 20kg Ulterior Table Bench Bench height 500mm | length 1.7m | width 400m | weight 45kg Ulterior Table height 770mm | length 1.8m | width 900mm | weight 105kg

ULTERIOR RANGE

Ulterior Table, ulterior table bench and ulterior stool seen below (sold with or without ellipse cut-out details)

BIS BENCH

BIS BENCH

Concrete Ulterior Bench Bloc Furniture has extended into a customised range of street furniture ...

including seating + refuse bins + bollards + lighting And that is: - low in maintenance - acid and alkali resistant, standing up to most biological stains - chlorine resistant - possible to re-spray and touch-up should any damage occur

ORGANIC FLOR Public Seating

FLOR is a cast stone bench with two formats, installed using a subtle play of similarities and differences. Its radical biomorphic design permits paired or individual usage to preserve the user´s intimacy. The FLOR bench design employs the concepts of equality and diversity.

ORGANIC FLOR Public Seating

CUSTOM DESIGNED

SEATING  choose from our existing items – a COMPACT pod chair and stool | a CURVED arrangement | or something SQUARED-OFF

IGNF019 – Pod Chair

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IGNF020 – Pod Table

or design your own ...

IGNF019 – Pod Chair

Material – Resin based poly-concrete Seat Height – 500mm Back Rest Height – 400mm Diameter – 500mm; 20mm elevated lip around seat edge Weight – 75kg Available variations – none Finish options – Silk screening, embossing

IGNF020 – Pod Table

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Material – Resin based poly-concrete Height – 425mm Diameter – 500mm Weight – 40kg Available variations – none Finish options – Silk screening, embossing

ORGANIC BILBOA: Custom Designed

Material – Resin based poly-concrete Seat Height – 500mm Width – 425mm Length – 1.7m Weight – 125kg Available variations – none Finish options – Silk screening, embossing

ORGANIC LUNAR Material – Resin based poly-concrete Seat Height – 425mm Width – 450mm Length – 1.7m Weight – 125kg Available variations – none Finish options – Silk screening, embossing

SERIES LONGO Custom Designed

Prima Marina Bench

Prima Bloc Bench

Simplicity Coffee Table

BANCA

Material – Resin based poly-concrete CUSTOM DESIGNED

Available variations – none Finish options – Silk screening, embossing

SERIES MILENIO

Material – Resin based poly-concrete Height – 430mm Width – 560mm Length – 1.5m Weight – 100kg

Elongated Organic Ottoman (Flat-Top)

Available variations – Any width between 100mm and 1.5m Finish options – Silk screening, embossing

Wave Bench

Resin based poly-concrete finished in white

Material – Powder Coated Steel or in Stainless Steel Height – 500mm Width – 500mm Length – 1.76m

The wave benches are available in polished or rushed stainless steel or powder coated aluminium - in various colours. This bench is 1756mm long.

large scale pot and planter development + load-bearing structures What is glass fibre reinforced polyconcrete?

Resin based polyconcrete is a material created by supporting a thin layer of resin based polyconcrete with a glass fibre reinforced moulded shell. Igneous Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyconcrete is then finished with an epoxy sealant finish.

How is an item manufactured out of resin based polyconcrete?

In this case a 3-5mm coating of resin based polyconcrete is applied to the inside of a prepared mould. Once this coating has dried, a series of glass fibre reinforcing layers are applied to provide the internal structure of the item and is left to dry. The item is then removed from the mould, post cured in an oven and left to cool. The final epoxy sealant top coat is then applied.

Why glass fibre reinforced polyconcrete?

- superior material qualities with reduced material thickness - reduced costs of production, less expensive moulds and less resin use - approximately a third of the weight of cementitious concrete - increased design possibilities given the moulding process - bold pigments, options to emboss and individualise items

POTS AND PLANTERS 

a customised range of large scale pot and planters, ranging in diameter from 700mm to 1.8m

POTS AND PLANTERS 

a customised range of large scale pot and planters, ranging in diameter from 700mm to 1.8m

POTS AND PLANTERS: ROUND

SERIES STEEL 22

SERIES STEEL GEOMETRIC BENCH

Material – STEEL, POWDER COATED Seat Height – 450mm Width – 450mm Length – 1800mm Weight –

The benches can be supplied in various colours and this design can also be supplied in an uncoated stainless steel.

SERIES STEEL GEOMETRIC CUBE

SERIES STEEL GEOMETRIC BENCH Code: 002

AS WELL AS CUSTOMISED ITEMS FOR AESTHETIC FEEL, PLAY OR PUBLIC DISPLAY  customise a vast range of items – by combining your endless design ideas with a long-wearing material

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a free standing tree sculpture – for hard landscaping or simply to save water

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ideas on play items for inner city parks and public spaces for children

climbing frames and other in situ built public art

or design your own ...

Reasons to choose Bloc Concrete ...

- deliver a superior quality polyconcrete product that combines practicality, longevity and simple, yet functional design - installation back-up - manage maintenance contracts - constantly strive to improve and explore new products - provide clients with the opportunity to customise their requirements to match their architecture, interior or landscaping BLOC CONCRETE Tel: +27 (081) 230 1175 | Fax: +27 (086) 670 9716 E-mail: innovations@yebo.co.za

terence bacon PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR ALL ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS