Bright recycled plastic furniture complement the active green waterfront. AECOM was commissioned to reinvent the parklands, from the master plan to the finest furniture details.
The Southport Broadwater Parklands offer Gold Coast residents and tourists three kilometres of parklands to explore and enjoy. In 2009, Street Furniture Australia supplied a range of custom furnishings, designed by AECOM, to the site. Commissioned by the Gold Coast City Council, the multi-million-dollar project aimed to set the standard for sustainable landscapes by implementing world-leading energy efficiency and water sensitive urban design initiatives. Associate director of AECOM’s Design + Planning team Josh Hinwood said, “The design also pays homage to the Broadwater’s natural beauty and the local Gold Coast lifestyle.”
Custom Seats and Custom Benches incorporate bright colourful battens, celebrating the Gold Coast’s infamous sun-and-surf reputation. Playful cabana-style structures line the foreshore, offering refuge from the sun and a view to the sea.
Mary O’Brien Reserve received an upgrade from the City of Sydney, offering residents of Zetland and neighbouring suburbs a multi-purpose space to enjoy. Accessible Classic Plaza DDA Settings are included in the new design. Classic Plaza Seats surround two new playgrounds, for parents to relax while their children play.
Street Furniture Australia has supplied Mall seats and benches to Sydney’s ferry terminals at Circular Quay, as part of the NSW government’s $3 million upgrade to Circular Quay Wharf, led by Group GSA. Circular Quay is one of Sydney’s key transport interchanges, with around 170,000 customers passing through every week. Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian said that the upgrade is vital in ensuring Circular Quay remain a world-class facility: “While everyday transport customers are our priority, the significance of Circular Quay for Sydney’s tourism can’t be underestimated.” Sydney architecture firm Group GSA has led the new design upgrades to Circular Quay wharves 2, 3, 4 and 5. Wayne Krygsman, Associate Director of Group GSA, says, “The main objective of the refresh project by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) was …
A series of Frame Bins have been tailored to make a mark on the Cronulla Beach promenade. Featuring a wave design laser cut, the new bins – commissioned by Sutherland Shire Council – are creative and fun, and work to keep the beautiful beach clean and tidy.
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