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With the look and feel of natural timber, backed by 12 months of performance testing for the public realm, engineered wood joins Street Furniture Australia’s selection of batten materials. Designers and place custodians can now choose from three batten options to achieve a timber look: natural Spotted Gum hardwood, low maintenance aluminium Wood Without Worry, and engineered wood known as Onewood HRT. This new hardwood alternative offers the natural warmth of timber with simplified care. What is engineered wood?Onewood HRT (Homogeneous Reconstituted Timber) is a solid engineered timber, made from fast-growing FSC and PEFC-certified poplar and eucalyptus fibres that are compressed under heat and pressure with a resin binder. Unlike plywood it is solid throughout with an organic grain and, like real hardwood, can be sanded to refresh. Street Furniture …

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 …

Linea Bicycle Stand and Linea Bollard are now available with the premium finish of 316 electropolished stainless steel frames. Electropolishing creates a bright, smooth finish that celebrates the natural beauty of stainless steel while delivering exceptional durability, making it ideal for both elevated and coastal urban environments. The new offering further extends the refined finish and durability of the sleek and minimalist Linea range, known for its strength in the public realm with 6-8mm thick stainless steel frames. Read more on the benefits of stainless steel. What is Electropolishing? This advanced finishing process uses electrical currents to gently remove a microscopically-thin layer of the stainless steel, including any burrs, embedded particles and impurities. The resulting surface is clean and bright, smooth and even more highly resistant to corrosion and rust …

A close-up look at the unique design features of our Piatto range explains why it has such broad appeal.

Introducing a sleek, sturdy collection of seat dividers to fit Linea, Mall, Park, Piatto and Aria ranges.

Robust, sustainable and low maintenance. Piatto is built tough for outdoor dining in the public realm – made to stay outside all day, every day. Select from a Chair, Love Seat, Table, Coffee Table, Stool and Bar Stool (see below). Each piece is certified carbon neutral through Climate Active, and backed by vigorous testing to ensure safety, durability and serviceability for the lifetime of the product. This versatile collection features a variety of batten and solid top options and provision for freestanding and multiple fixing solutions, enabling site specific configuration. By supporting outdoor dining in the ‘third place’ – places to meet outside home and work – Piatto aspires to encourage communities to socialise and connect. Request the Piatto for Outdoor Dining Brochure or book a presentation. Third Place Inspirations …