Architectural concrete bollards for pedestrian safety
Community and pedestrian safety is an essential focus in the design of any public open space. Installing bollards made of precast concrete is a worthwhile investment for designers and urban planners wanting to increase the security of an open space. Concrete is known to be a strong, heavy duty material that looks imposing and is highly resistant to impact.
Overview
Community and pedestrian safety is an essential focus in the design of any public open space. Heavy duty safety bollards are often implemented as precautionary measures to secure pedestrian zones in areas that are open to vehicular traffic.
Installing bollards made of precast concrete is a worthwhile investment for designers and urban planners wanting to increase the security of an open space. Concrete is known to be a strong, heavy duty material that looks imposing and is highly resistant to impact. Precast concrete bollards can even be additionally reinforced via the inclusion of steel components that are then inserted deep below ground level, providing additional strength and impact resistance.
Anston's architectural concrete bollards present designers an opportunity to improve the aesthetic quality of a space while also having the necessary strength and weight characteristics to act as an effective barricade. The bollards can be used as stylistic elements that complement the design of their surroundings, and custom designs can also incorporate additional functions such as seating or subtle lighting.
Bollards do not always have to look like bollards. In previous projects, other large format concrete products such as outdoor seating modules and concrete planters have been used for the purpose of subtle traffic management. Due to their size and weight, these products also provide security around pedestrian areas and are good vehicle deterrents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anston concrete bollards are available in the 12 beautiful colours of our Mineral Range - a series of warm white, cool grey and deep charcoal colours with various stone aggregate options.
Custom colours or mix designs are available upon application. Requests for custom colours will be considered as a bespoke product enquiry.
Anston's high strength concrete bollards are reinforced with steel, adding tensile strength to the compressive strength of the concrete.
No, there are currently no crash ratings for our standard concrete bollard products. However, for projects that require crash-rated products, the team at Anston is happy to work with you and your engineers to produce suitable products as a custom project.
