Detail of sandblasted reinforced concrete texture and 10/10 corten-effect metal band on Lyra circular planter for public realm landscaping and specification-driven procurement across Middle East, Dubai UAE, GCC and Europe – Urban Italian Design.

Lyra Circular Concrete Planter – Sandblasted Grey Finish with Corten Steel Band

Professional street furniture solution for architects, public authorities, and developers.

I prodotti Urban Italian Design sono progettati e realizzati in Italia nel rispetto di sistemi di gestione della qualità e dell’ambiente conformi agli standard ISO 9001:2015 e ISO 14001:2015.

Urban environments that demand permanent landscape structure and material authenticity require solutions engineered for stability rather than decoration.

The Lyra circular planter answers this need through a self-levelling monolithic concrete body designed to host vegetation in civic plazas, transport nodes, hospitality forecourts, and institutional outdoor spaces.

Produced using reinforced vibrated grey concrete with controlled aggregates and reduced water-cement ratio, the element ensures structural density, climatic resistance, and long-term outdoor reliability across both European temperate regions and high-exposure Middle Eastern contexts such as Dubai and the wider GCC.

The integration of a 10/10 thickness corten-tone metal band introduces architectural depth while maintaining durability consistent with Italian industrial manufacturing culture, supporting specification-driven procurement for architects, developers, and public authorities.

Dubai Office
Local Technical Support

Urban Italian Design operates with a dedicated office in Dubai, providing local technical support, product specifications, and procurement assistance for architects, developers, and public authorities across the Middle East and GCC region.

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Landscape applications and spatial role

Appropriate for public squares, waterfront promenades, and pedestrian urban corridors requiring high-mass planters.
Effective within mixed-use masterplans, luxury hospitality landscapes, and residential entrance compositions

Useful for green buffering, circulation guidance, and visual zoning in open civic groundscapes.

Compatible with EU public-realm standards and GCC climate exposure conditions.

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85%
durability
80%

Applications for Hot Climate & High-Exposure Environments

  • Public squares and open plazas in GCC cities where extreme heat, solar radiation, and permanent outdoor exposure require high-density concrete urban furniture.

  • Pedestrian zones and promenades exposed to direct sunlight and high surface temperatures, demanding planters with thermal mass and structural stability.

  • Urban parks and landscaped public areas in arid and semi-arid climates, where durability under heat stress and minimal maintenance are essential.

  • Institutional, governmental, and cultural developments requiring permanent free-standing elements resistant to climate fatigue and long-term exposure.

  • Mixed-use districts and hospitality environments integrated into public realms, where visual permanence and material resilience support high-end urban design.

  • Urban regeneration projects in GCC and EU markets where long-term outdoor performance is a key procurement requirement.

Available finishes

  • Sandblasted grey concrete

  • Sandblasted white concrete

  • Pebbled grey texture

  • Travertine marble effect

  • Stone-effect grey finish

  • Stone-effect white finish

  • Marble granulate surface

  • Polished white concrete

Installation logic and handling

The 400 kg structural mass enables stable ground placement without mechanical anchoring in most public-realm scenarios.
An integrated lifting provision supports safe transport, positioning, and site logistics.
Developed for public tenders, landscape specifications, and long-life urban infrastructure supply chains.

Sandblasted mineral surface with architectural corten detail

The sandblasted grey finish combined with corten-tone metal band creates a balanced dialogue between mineral mass and warm metallic accent.

sku: UIDUR2767

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Product type: Circular self-levelling concrete planter.
Diameter / height: Ø 90 cm × H 70 cm.
Weight: 400 kg.

Concrete technology: Reinforced vibrated grey concrete with controlled aggregates.
Surface finish: Sandblasted texture with protective water-repellent coating.
Decorative element: 10/10 corten-tone steel band.

Handling: Integrated lifting device.
Use sectors: Public realm, landscape architecture, hospitality, residential developments.

Tender-ready urban furniture
for public and private developments

This circular concrete planter is fully suitable for inclusion in technical specifications, bills of quantities, and tender documentation.

It is widely specified by architects, urban designers, public authorities, and private developers involved in:

  • Urban regeneration programs.
  • Pedestrian zones and public squares.
  • Parks and landscaped civic areas.
  • High-end mixed-use and institutional developments.

The product is conceived for long-term durability, safety, and reliability under intensive outdoor use.

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We assist architects, urban planners, developers  and public authorities during the product selection phase, providing information suitable for public spaces and international markets, including the Middle East and GCC countries.

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    Urban Italian Design is a company specialized in urban space design and planning, with an integrated approach that combines green urbanism, landscape design, and Made in Italy urban furniture.

    We develop solutions for public and private spaces, integrating urban planning, landscape design, and urban furniture elements conceived for modern and sustainable urban contexts.

    We provide design development, production, fast shipping, customized solutions, and professional project support for municipalities, architects, and urban planners, contributing to the enhancement of contemporary spaces in Italy, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates, through elegant, functional, and long-lasting Italian design.

     

    Urban Italian Design S.r.l.
    Registered Address: Via Trieste 23,
    73059 Ugento (LE) ITALY
    P.Iva: IT05438640756

    Sales Office for Italy and Europe
    e-mail: info@urbanitaliandesign.com
    Tel. +39 392 83 97 304

    Sales Office in the United Arab Emirates
    for Middle East
    Sharaf Future
    Al Hilal Building
    Sheikh Rashid Road
    Al Garhoud
    36801 Dubai UAE
    e-mail: marketing@sharaffuture.ae
    Tel. +971 4 205 3937