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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

Jazz at The Mint: New product and book launch

Sydney landscape architects and friends gathered at The Mint in the CBD on May 10, 2023 to celebrate the launch of new products and a design book with Street Furniture Australia and AILA NSW. A highlight of the evening was introducing ‘… creating a sense of place,’ a book by founding directors Darrel Conybeare and Bill Morrison, which tells the story of two young architects successfully launching their public furniture design and manufacturing business. The book will be available from July 2023 on Book Depository, Amazon and select bookstores. The Linea VT collection and Linea Curved Seat were also unveiled, providing dynamic options for curved aluminium and timber seating. The event was filled with live jazz music, delicious food and drinks, and lively conversations among our guests. We would like …

  • 22 may 2023
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Unparalleled curving with Linea

Curve the Linea range with horizontal or vertical battens, timber or aluminium, freestanding or fixed to the ground, to a wall or plinth. Use standard or custom curves to realise your vision in any landscape. Our industrial designers have applied a deep understanding of material practicalities to craft the aluminium Linea Curved Seat, and timber Linea VT Curved Seat, blending form and function with our signature quality, durability and ease of maintenance. Designed in consultation with landscape architects, both products offer the ability to tailor curves to fit project requirements. The two distinct options are: Aluminium: Linea Curved Seat and Bench Innovative backrest design, available in Wood Without Worry or colour powdercoated aluminium battens. Timber: Linea VT Curved Seat and Bench Vertically-oriented, hand-cut battens featuring PEFC-certified Spotted Gum hardwood. Linea …

  • 22 may 2023
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Trend Watch May 2023

Australian cities urged to go vertical and multidimensional: Australian cities should look to Hong Kong as a model for creating more diverse, vibrant and sustainable urban environments, according to a place branding expert. Tom Oliver Payne, Place Strategy Director at Hoyne, a place branding and property marketing agency, visited Hong Kong in 2023 and was impressed by the city’s vertical landscape. “Hong Kong is a city that defies gravity and logic. It is a city that celebrates verticality and multidimensionality. It is a city that uses every inch of available space to create different layers of activity, such as rooftop gardens, sky bridges, elevated walkways, underground malls and public transport networks,” he said. He contrasted this with Sydney, Australia, where he lives and works, and where he sees a lack …

  • 24 may 2023
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