Large-format polygonal slabs in various shades of grey and matching seating blocks at the Buga Mannheim

GDM.SCENIC collection

For the urban landscapes of the future
Tomorrow’s urban planning is all about approaching urban space in an environmentally sustainable way – in other words, developing it to be climate-resilient and healthy. At the same time, there is a growing demand for well-designed, accessible spaces that offer a high quality of life and plenty of room for people to interact.

Five reasons to choose GDM.SCENIC

Concrete blocks are an ideal material for meeting these diverse requirements. They are infinitely malleable and can take on a wide variety of forms. Depending on the design, proActive properties complement the creative possibilities. Our latest creation for the city of the future is our GDM.SCENIC product range. 

At a glance

  • more than 100 individual block formats
  • More than 30 multi-stone systems
  • 63 curated finishes and colours
  • Complementary special formats such as lawn liners and polygonal slabs

Features

  • Freely configurable from 300 m² peritem
  • Additional proactive properties available
  • Premium finish with natural stone chippings
  • Additional special components available in matching finishes and colours
  • Exclusive bespoke solutions available

Technical specifications

  • Force-locked bonding
  • Thicknesses ranging from 6.5 cm to 20.0 cm, tailored to load requirements
  • Dimensioning based on the calculation model developed by TU Dresden

Design meets function

The GDM.SCENIC collection combines a wide variety of shapes, colours and finishes with additional proActive properties, depending on the chosen version. Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) values are documented for various colour and surface combinations. The suitability of specific functions for particular projects should be assessed on the basis of the relevant technical product information and conditions of use.

 

A town square with small-format paving stones in various shades of grey laid in a herringbone pattern, complemented by colour-coordinated tree quarters
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© hochC Landscape Architects

Urban planning
Unifying Diversity

Community. Health. Climate resilience. Accessibility. Quality of life.

All these factors play a role in shaping the urban spaces of tomorrow. This is particularly true as living space becomes scarcer and populations grow. Nowhere else is it necessary to take so many interests into account simultaneously. From politics to planning. From conservation to development. From residents to visitors.

GDM.SCENIC is all about making the city an attractive and accessible shared space for people, whilst taking everyone’s needs into account. Our SCENIC concrete block collection offers the variety of shapes, colour palette and functionality that will make the urban landscape of the future naturally beautiful and liveable. 

A light grey bench made of exposed concrete with a wooden seat and grey paving stones in a narrow brick format laid in a herringbone pattern. Two people are pictured having a meeting on it.
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© hochC Landscape Architects

Spatial impact
Natural vitality

Our surroundings shape our well-being and our interactions with one another. What connects us is a longing for naturalness. Creating vibrant spaces also means filling them with life.

Spaces for encounters. Streets for passing through. Squares for lingering.

The GDM.SCENIC collection, with its organic forms, is inspired by nature and designed for the city: pedestrian-friendly paving, seating that defines spaces, and steps for different height levels with harmoniously coordinated transitions. In combination with water and plants, the stone completes the natural spatial experience. This creates coordinated urban spaces with room for people to meet and linger. 

GODELMANN logo comprising various graphic elements with stone surfaces

Scope for design

SCENIC: the curated stone collection* with 63 possible combinations. Building on the neutral colour range, two colour schemes have been developed, ranging from natural sand tones to cool greys.

* Available from 300m² per item (per format, surface and colour).

Polygonal paving slabs laid as paths at the Buga Mannheim. Between the paths are planted beds featuring shrubs and grasses.
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Aesthetics
Subtle strength of character

Not all cities are the same. Every environment has its own unique character. An architectural identity that must be taken into account. The local people and their specific ideas about what makes a good space. Every floor is created within its own individual context.

Seven surface textures. Nine colourways in the two colour schemes, Grey and Sand: the curated selection of 63 combinations from the GDM.SCENIC collection offers precisely the creative freedom needed to bring out the uniqueness of every city, every neighbourhood and every community. From the ground up.

row-laid paving
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Courtyard with warm grey paving stones in a rectangular format laid in a row pattern. Adjacent to this are diagonally laid flowerbed edgings made of exposed concrete, which serve as planting beds.

Multifunctionality
Versatile applications

Every environment and every construction project presents its own unique requirements. Suitable formats and custom components for every requirement, in the necessary stone geometries and thicknesses.

Different load-bearing classes and intelligent interlocking techniques. GDM.SCENIC offers the right paving stone for every location.

Over 100 shapes, special components and steps

GDM.SCENIC is available in more than 100 individual stone formats and over 30 multi-stone systems in various stone geometries, thicknesses and load-bearing classes. The GODELMANN mould library can also be supplemented at any time with bespoke components to meet any requirement.

Polygonal slabs in various shades of beige with irregular edges and an adjoining pond bank with natural planting.

For bustling pedestrian areas or natural parkland.

For urban squares or public thoroughfares.

GDM.SCENIC - Sample order

Surface selection from the GODELMANN Scenic range

Immerse yourself and discover our selected colour collection and the diverse range of finishes using the zoom option.

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GDM.SCENIC individual

3-stream modular primary school-Schleizer-Straße
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We developed GDM.SCENIC over 20 years ago. Our system is an extensive individual construction kit. Countless format, color, surface and function variants are available for your individual planning.
GDM.SCENIC individual

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