Design Philosophy

our values

caring

The care we put into what we produce, our processes, our people and our planet, all combine to ensure we bring lasting enjoyment to the spaces we help create and the relationships that make them possible.

inclusive

We are inclusive in our work. We strive to make public spaces accessible and enriching for all.

design

Design matters, it is in everything we do. Design is not just how things look and feel – it is about how things work. It ensures our solutions are enjoyable, inclusive and lasting.

curiosity

Our curiosity drives a constructive discontent that constantly fuels our desire for positive change and improvement.

dependable

We will always be there for our customers. Our integrity is seen in our approach to creating and supporting lasting solutions that lead our industry to new standards.

A good seat, where you can observe, talk or contemplate, is a place to discover the world.
A good seat, where you can observe, talk or contemplate, is a place to discover the world.


recent news

Highlights from ‘Activating Western Sydney’ knowledge exchange

Cumberland City Council, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and Street Furniture Australia in November co-hosted a factory tour and knowledge exchange for Councils about creating great public spaces and local manufacturing. Guest speakers presented enriching case studies and conversations about Country, climate, culture and community at the Street Furniture Australia factory, which is located within the Cumberland LGA in Western Sydney. 55 people attended the event. Head of Marketing and Innovation with Street Furniture Australia, June Lee Boxsell, said, “Activating Western Sydney was a fantastic opportunity to share ideas on bringing joy to our local communities while also celebrating the completion of Merrylands Civic Square — a remarkable human-centred development at the heart of Cumberland City Council. “With Street Furniture Australia positioned right at the doorstep of Western Sydney-based …

  • 21 nov 2023
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Book your spot on a 2024 Factory Tour

The Street Furniture Australia factory, in Regents Park, Western Sydney, is both a manufacturing hub and R&D studio for our Australian-designed and made street furniture products. We run fun and informative group events for customers throughout the year, to share how products are designed, tested and built, and the latest products and projects. Director of Tract Julie Lee said: “It was a great opportunity for our team to look behind the scenes and understand the innovation, research and climate positive outcomes Street Furniture Australia is focusing on. Thank you for having us!” The 2-hour tour (plus travel) includes: Places are limited for the 2024 dates below. To register please contact Sally Morrison on smorrison@streetfurniture.com, or book your ticket on Eventbrite. Thursday, 11 April 20248.45am – 11am Thursday, 25 July 20248.45am …

  • 20 nov 2023
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Trend Watch, November 2023

Playful expectations Children learn and grow with play, especially outdoors, though research shows that children are now only spending two hours or less outside – 36% less than previous generations. Hayball associate and Landscape Australia writer Natalia Krysiak returns from her travels in Tokyo feeling inspired with ideas of how to create cities that support the wellbeing of children and encourage outdoor play. Krysiak describes the excitement of active children in the densest city in the world, Tokyo. She says, “Scattered among the trees are a mud kitchen, a zip-line, a secret tree house and makeshift cubbies used by children of all ages and abilities: the type of play that childhood dreams are made of.” Tokyo offers 80 playparks like this connecting children to unstructured nature-based play and Krysiak sees …

  • 21 nov 2023
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