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Houston’s first botanic garden opened in September 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, offering locals a green escape from the confines of their living spaces into 132 acres of living museum. Some 2.5 miles of …
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Trend Watch January 2021
The rise of functional art: Public art can blend both form and function, blurring boundaries between the street object and the outcome people get from their engagement with it. Making art an everyday experience is integral to some of the best public spaces and cities around the world. The right mix of permanent or temporary installations can reflect identity and create vibrancy in an area. The artsy bus shelter pictured above (left) offers a playful and engaging option for those seeking transportation. And the water droplet shape – pictured above right – first appears to be a sculpture, but on closer inspection reveals itself to be a water fountain for refilling drink bottles. The design of the fountain – called the O fountain – is courtesy of Melbourne based ‘O …
Join Us For Tea Time (via Zoom)
Take a quick (and educational) tea break with us! Customers are invited to join a fast and interactive one-on-one Zoom chat with your local Street Furniture Australia representative to learn about street furniture trends, new products and latest projects. Presentations are guaranteed no longer than 10-minutes plus Q&A. Each participant will receive a T2 Ten gift box. The T2 Ten box includes 10 teas and tisanes – China Jasmine, French Early Grey, Green Rose, Lemongrass & Ginger, Melbourne Breakfast, Morning Sunshine, New York Breakfast, Packs a Peach, Sleep Tight and Tummy Tea. Book by contacting Nancy on teatime@streetfurniture.com, or via the button below. Update: and the winner of the Tokyobike is … Tea Time participants from September to December in 2020 had a chance to win a Tokyobike Classic Sport. …
ChillOUT Hub wins PIA NSW Award of Excellence
UNSW, the University of Sydney, Georges River Council and Street Furniture Australia together have won a 2020 PIA NSW Award of Excellence for the ChillOUT Hubs – Smart Social Spaces Creating Connected Green Places project. CM+ assisted with site plans, furniture arrangements and construction phase. The PIA – Planning Institute of Australia – is the national body representing planning and the planning profession. State finalists from this year’s awards are eligible for the National PIA awards to be held in 2021. ChillOUT received an Award of Excellence in the Best Planning Ideas (Small Project) category, which recognises a project that benefits a site or a local place. It is awarded for planning documents, programs, policies or projects that advance current planning practice within a localised setting. The judges said: “COVID-19 …
Trend Watch December 2020
Google allowing employees to hold some meetings outdoors: Google has begun holding in-person meetings outdoors on company campuses as it prepares for employees to return to offices next year, according to CNBC. The company said it is trialing socially-distanced meeting formats called “onsite off-sites” as it tries to find ways to hold more employee collaboration amid the pandemic, and to bring aboard new hires. Google was the first major tech company to ask employees to stay home when the pandemic started, and is now experimenting with ways to gather people on campuses slowly and safely. It gave workers the option to work from home until summer of 2021. In September, after finding that most employees wanted to return in a part-time capacity, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the company would …
Furniture for Outdoor Dining and Street Activations
Choose from a wide range of readily available products to help bring life, joy and comfort to your community. Street Furniture Australia offers a wide range of seats, benches, tables, litter bins and enclosures, planters, bollards, bike stands and more, made-to-order in Australia. Our products have been tried-and-tested to activate spaces and deliver results. Select from our bright range to bring life, joy and comfort to your community. We are available to assist you today. Ask for a brochure, pricing, CAD files and more. Our manufacturing lead time is 6 weeks. See the slideshow below for a recommended range of street furniture for setting up both temporary and permanent spaces for outdoor dining and recreation – with fixed and moveable options. Access the Slideshow View the Furniture for Outdoor Dining and Street …
Anti-Microbial Powdercoat
This powdercoat additive uses silver ion technology to reduce microbial growth, such as bacteria and mold, up to 99.9% on coated surfaces. It is designed to be used in areas where there is an obvious need to maintain a low level of microbes with high traffic – for example in transport, schools and campuses, places of care and food preparation areas. The coating provides the same decorative and durable performance characteristics as your standard powdercoat, with an additional level of protection against microbial growth on its surface – making it easier to keep hygienically clean. The silver ion technology won’t wear off, wash out or leach from the coating. It is validated and quality control tested to ISO 22196:2011. Enquire with our sales team about adding anti-microbial protection to powdercoated …
