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MELISSA GERKE | Content and Presentations Specialist

mgerke@streetfurniture.com

Melissa creates entertaining and informative experiences for professionals in the public space. She runs Studio Workshops across Australia and the US, and Factory Tours closer to home in Regents Park, Western Sydney.

What inspires you?
I love seeing landscape architects transform public space into beautiful and accessible areas enjoyed by all.

Your favourite product and why?
The Linea Planter is the winner for me. Landscape architects were consulted early on to design this sleek planter. It not only looks good, but optimises the health of the plant. The planter comes with a wicking bed and an inner liner so the soil bed doesn’t overheat, protecting the roots. I love products like this that combine outstanding design features and practicality.

Linea Planter (LP3-BAT) Rectangular S with hardwood battens, Textura Woodland Grey frame. Paired with Linea Bench and Linea Cube.



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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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‘Elegant Simplicity’: Finally A Good-Looking Bin

Linea Bin is the newest addition to Street Furniture Australia’s minimalist Linea range. Built from stainless steel for strength, durability and a refined aesthetic, it has been thoughtfully designed with input from landscape architects and waste managers to deliver hygiene, accessibility and sustainability in the public realm. Built to LastA robust stainless steel frame and panel system ensures Linea Bin performs in high-traffic environments. A full-height stainless steel 316 piano hinge and splash tray provide exceptional strength, hygiene and corrosion resistance, withstanding daily impacts from trolleys and cleaning equipment. “Durability was paramount,” says Pearson Bulmer, Senior Industrial Designer at Street Furniture Australia. “Every detail needed to perform in the public realm for years to come – but also be designed for disassembly so parts can be repaired, replaced or recycled …

  • 24 sep 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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