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Engineered Wood: Your New ‘Real Timber’ Alternative

With the look and feel of natural timber, engineered wood represents a breakthrough material in furnishing the public realm. As Jarrah becomes unavailable and select-grade Spotted Gum increasingly scarce, Street Furniture Australia has trialled numerous alternatives to ensure they can withstand demanding conditions. Testing can run for 12 months or more, and many products do not make the cut. This new hardwood alternative performs well and offers the natural warmth of timber with simplified care, joining Wood Without Worry timber-look aluminium as part of Street Furniture Australia’s selection of low-maintenance materials. What is engineered wood?Onewood HRT (Homogeneous Reconstituted Timber) is a solid engineered timber designed for demanding outdoor environments. Its homogeneous structure and natural organic grain give the authentic appearance of hardwood. Made from fast-growing FSC and PEFC-certified poplar and …

  • 7 oct 2025
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Ready to Glow at DARK in Nipaluna/Hobart

Street Furniture Australia is proud to support the AILA 2025 Festival of Landscape Architecture: DARK, taking place in Nipaluna/Hobart from 19–21 October, in our eleventh year as an AILA National Partner. Festival Creative Directors Miriam Shevland, Simone Bliss and Jerry de Gryse, together with Cultural Adviser Theresa Sainty, have shaped an immersive program that explores different sides of the landscape architecture profession and reflects the unique character of Lutruwita/Tasmania. Street Furniture Australia is even bringing some glow-in-the-dark furniture, in a brand new powdercoat colour. Here are eight of our anticipated Festival highlights. 1. Opening Talks – Dark Past at the Theatre RoyalFollowing a Welcome to Country by Theresa Sainty, speakers share truth telling and acknowledgement of Lutruwita’s past. Date: Sunday 19 October, from 1pmLocation: Theatre Royal, Corner Campbell & Collins …

  • 24 sep 2025
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