AILA parties in Adelaide

AILA South Australia, the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) and New Architects Group (NAG) packed out The Gallery in Adelaide with 180 landscape architects, designers, architects, students and industry professionals to celebrate the holiday season and new year.

Two new Forum seats, a cross between a backyard and street furniture bench, and a Cafe Round table, all powder coated in brilliant Bistro Orange, took centre stage for Street Furniture Australia’s selfie contest.

Entries featured a surprising number of matching orange accessories, selfies within selfies, and having a good time kicking up the heels, including:

Forum seat SA

 

Erica Vidinis from Campbelltown City Council is our winner – congratulations, Erica! Visit Street Furniture’s Facebook page to see all of the entries.

 

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  • 16 December 2015, by Editor

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