MLC School NSW, Australia (2019)

This Burwood private school has created a series of spaces for working, meeting and dining throughout its campus.

The simple, sophisticated palette chosen by the designer for the furniture suite of seating, tables and bin enclosures complements the school’s traditional architecture and planting.

Mall Settings provide places to catch up on homework in the grounds, while generous single Mall Seats placed around the campus provide plenty of opportunities to sit with friends, wait for class, or rearrange books in school bags.

Cafe Round Tables in the lunchtime eating area are furnished with loose seats to create flexible places to sit in groups, moving from the sun to shade underneath umbrellas.

The school’s crest is proudly displayed on custom signs for bins throughout the grounds. Street Furniture Australia’s distinctive sailed Monsoon Bin Enclosures help keep out rain and pests, for added cleanliness.

This Burwood private school has created a series of spaces for working, meeting and dining throughout its campus.

The simple, sophisticated palette chosen by the designer for the furniture suite of seating, tables and bin enclosures complements the school’s traditional architecture and planting.

Mall Settings provide places to catch up on homework in the grounds, while generous single Mall Seats placed around the campus provide plenty of opportunities to sit with friends, wait for class, or rearrange books in school bags.

Cafe Round Tables in the lunchtime eating area are furnished with loose seats to create flexible places to sit in groups, moving from the sun to shade underneath umbrellas.

The school’s crest is proudly displayed on custom signs for bins throughout the grounds. Street Furniture Australia’s distinctive sailed Monsoon Bin Enclosures help keep out rain and pests, for added cleanliness.

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MLC School, Burwood

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Custodian: MLC School

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