As part of an upgrade to Mascot Park in Sydney, a number of Mall Sun Lounges were installed in order to encourage more people to use the park during the working week. The park is well located for nearby offices and businesses. The design is a re-interpretation of a typical pool-side sun lounge, inspired by a flower or lily leaning forward. It is both sculptural and comfortable to use and a unique addition to this urban park.
As part of Glen Street Theatre‘s $7 million renovations in 2014, Street Furniture Australia were commissioned to supply the Cafe range for the theatre’s new forecourt. Glen Street Theatre customised the settings with three powder coat finishes (Red Gloss, Bright Silver Gloss and Black Satin) to complement their branding. At the theatre’s request, some stools (which were surface-mounted) were positioned to allow space for easy wheelchair access to the tables. In this way, the theatre has devised an inclusive and comfortable seating system for all their patrons to enjoy.
Jubilee Playground by Sue Barnsley Design has been awarded the Medal for Landscape Architecture at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects NSW 2014 Awards. The playground, in Glebe’s Bicentennial Park, is a whimsical community space for children. Nicknamed ‘the lost world’ by its creators, the park meets the increasing demand for inner city families to access outdoor play spaces. “Throughout the design of Jubilee Playground we were conscious of reusing and renovating site furniture and play equipment.” Street Furniture Australia provided a number of colourful Classic Plaza Seats to the site, in keeping with the pre-existing seating nearby. Sue Barnsley says, “Throughout the design of Jubilee Playground we were conscious of reusing and renovating site furniture and play equipment. So we built on the existing pattern of Street Furniture Australia seats that edged Northcote …
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