Lena Planter

When you think of Escofet, a few things come to mind—the company’s incredible history, their seminal Mediterranean aesthetic that influences design globally, their mastery and innovation in cast concrete, and the robust and unmistakable presence of the forms they create.

Throughout its history, Escofet has employed a pioneering strategy of pluralism in design, continuously collaborating with leaders in art and architecture to push boundaries, further innovation, and generate new design language.

With an ambitious aim to provide unique new value to both people and landscapes, Xtreme LA 2022 challenged participants to find creative, innovative ways to transform the underutilized I-80 bridge and surrounding areas into a restored native ecosystem, a wildlife crossing, an outdoor recreation destination, and a potential new national park.

Created in collaboration with industrial designer Jess Sorel, STRATA is an innovative family of benches and tables that, for nearly a decade, has defined modern high-profile outdoor spaces. Born out of design and material exploration, innovation, and juxtaposition, STRATA has naturally grown and evolved—and continues to do so—over its celebrated lifetime.