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EDDIE DOWERS | Business Development Manager VIC and TAS

edowers@streetfurniture.com
03 8370 8863

Eddie is a qualified horticulturalist, with a major in concept landscape design. He has 20 years of experience as a landscape and horticulturalist consultant, including design and construct, and piloted government initiatives in the horticultural industry.

Eddie has authored industry papers and worked with the CSIRO to develop world-first omnidirectional anti-slip decking and pedestrian boards for public space.

What inspires you?

Nature.

Your favourite product and why?

The Cafe range, as customers can funkify the product with outlandish colours.

Cafe Stools at Eaglehawk Regional Play Space.


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recent news

2024 Western Sydney Symposium: Climate Action in the Public Realm

An annual half-day knowledge exchange hosted by Cumberland City Council, AILA and Street Furniture Australia for built environment professionals. In 2024, we will explore positive climate action for the future of Western Sydney and our planet. Thursday, 14 Nov 2024 | 8.30am – 1pmVenue: Parramatta Square Auditorium4 Parramatta Square, 12 Darcy Street, Parramatta Presented by: Welcome to Country by: Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council Program:

  • 17 oct 2024
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June Lee Boxsell speaks at LPA Design Studio’s annual summit

Our US partner Spruce and Gander recently invited June Lee Boxsell, Head of Strategy and Innovation, to present to landscape architects and engineers from across the US at LPA Design Studio‘s annual summit in Irvine, California.  Using analogous insight, June drew parallels between the collaborative relationship of industrial designers and engineers at Street Furniture Australia to the very similar relationship between landscape architects and civil engineers at LPA Design Studio. During an hour long interactive presentation, June demonstrated the critical interactions and back and forth between design and engineering teams, from early inspiration and market research, through design, material testing, prototyping and the many rounds of product testing prior to going to market. To illustrate our process for designing and manufacturing furniture, June shared The Story of a Chair. The …

  • 24 sep 2024
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Piatto Chair receives Good Design Award

Piatto Chair has been recognised in Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation. Sydney, Friday 20 September 2024 – The 2024 Australian Good Design Awards were unveiled, showcasing the pinnacle of design excellence in a grand ceremony at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. This year’s theme, “The Design Effect” underscored the crucial role design plays in shaping better products, services, spaces, and experiences while driving the transition to a more sustainable, less carbon-intensive future. Piatto Chair received a prestigious Good Design Award in the Product Design category for exceptional design and innovation. The Jury praised Piatto Chair commenting: The Piatto Chair offers a robust and aesthetically pleasing solution for public domain seating. Its ability to withstand outdoor conditions while remaining movable and adaptable showcases a thoughtful approach …

  • 23 sep 2024
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