New Landscape Products for Summer 2019
RIO Collection
Los Angeles–based Rios Clementi Hale Studios has created six new modules to round out its existing Rio System of outdoor benches designed in 2015 for JANUS et Cie. Made of aluminum and treated with the manufacturer’s proprietary sealant, a new planter, table attachment, and connection module can all be linked to the original convex and concave benches with stainless-steel hardware, and screwed in place with optional mounting hardware. Freestanding cocktail and side tables and a trash receptacle are also available. According to Sebastian Salvadó, one of the architecture firm’s creative directors, “Landscape architecture, interior design, architecture, and graphic-design thinking all influenced the final form, construction, and placemaking character of the furniture.”
Recessed Wall Luminaires
Made to illuminate but also blend into stairs, ramps, and terraces, WE-EF’s Recessed LED Wall luminaires feature a slim and highly impact-resistant rectangular frame that’s practical for installation near the ground. The horizontal and vertical series (STL134 and SVL134) filter light through louvers; the STO134 (shown) provides a diffusing lens, and the STI134 uses an integrated reflector to channel light forward and down, preventing glare. All versions measure about 11" x 3" with 5"-deep housing and are available in cast aluminum or stainless steel.
Series Sesto Exterior Pavers
These authentic terrazzo pavers are made in Wisconsin by Tectura Design, a Wausau Tile brand originally founded by a terrazzo installer. Available in 2"–4"-thick rectangular units that range in length from 12"–48" or in tiles measuring anywhere from 12"–42"-square, the units can handle a commercial-friendly 7,000 pounds per square inch. Custom sizes are also available.
Loc Lock
Formed from concrete, with a proprietary etched-concrete finish, the Loc Lock bike rack by MD3 is installed in paving like a bollard, with a simple integrated screw embedded in its base. The roughly 2¼"-thick eye hook, which stands 29½" high and 18½" wide, animates streetscapes and provides secure storage for cyclists. Available in six colors.
Tribeca
Among new outdoor-seating collections that Italian manufacturer Pedrali is releasing in the U.S., Tribeca, a stackable line of chairs and barstools, features powder-coated tubular steel construction, a seat and backrest made of easy-to-clean woven polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and a ’60s-era patio-chair design that’s suitable for hospitality settings. The collection is available in white, pink, red, terra-cotta, brown, blue, sage, and green.
Torche Solar Path Light
French solar-lighting company Les Jardins Lighting has launched a contract division for its sustainable sun-powered luminaires. Among the offerings recommended for hospitality settings, Torche is a bollard-style path light that provides LED illumination without the labor and cost of wiring. Like all Les Jardins products, Torche uses the company’s Autonomous Solar Bulb.
Patio
Three years of research led to the fast-drying, fluorocarbon-free design of Patio by Karina Nielsen Rios. The Trevira fabric collection—the first for outdoor use from manufacturer Kvadrat—is recommended for high-humidity areas such as spas and indoor pools, and for umbrellas and screens as well as upholstery. The line features a softer-than-average texture compared with conventional weatherproof fabrics but offers the same durability. Twenty-four colorways are available.
These site furnishings, pavers, and luminaries add convenience and visual interest to public spaces. Click through the slideshow above to read more.
