This bench is more than street furniture.
It is a meeting point.
The Voltocrete heated concrete bench at the Pécs Advent Market showcases how public spaces can remain inviting and vibrant even during the winter months. Its discreet, built-in heating technology provides comfortable warmth while preserving the durability and timeless quality of concrete. In Pécs, the Mediterranean urban lifestyle doesn’t disappear in cold weather—it simply adapts.
The Voltocrete project is supported by the City of Pécs, which is committed to climate-conscious urban development and strengthening the local economy. By providing visibility and real-world testing opportunities, the city actively supports local innovation, enabling Voltocrete—a Pécs-based startup—to present its sustainable, urban-scale solutions to the public.
Pécs’s commitment to climate neutrality is underlined by its participation in the NetZero Cities program and the recognition as a NetZero City. Through investments in electric public transport, support for active and micromobility solutions, and the implementation of energy-efficient and green urban development projects, the city is working toward a more livable, healthier, and low-carbon urban environment.