St. Kilda Botanical Gardens VIC, Australia (2004)

Street Furniture Australia was chosen to construct the custom furniture for the redevelopment of the St Kilda botanical gardens. OCULUS Landscape Architects were the designers of the project and they choose Street Furniture to Manufacture jarrah oak tables with chessboards constructed into the tables.

Significant works took place in 2003 with the demolition of the old works depot and the implementation of the North-West Corner Framework Master Plan. The designs included giant chess board and tables with individual chess boards inserted into each table which was provided by Street Furniture Australia.

Custom furniture designed by Oculus. Manufactured by Street Furniture Australia

Street Furniture Australia was chosen to construct the custom furniture for the redevelopment of the St Kilda botanical gardens. OCULUS Landscape Architects were the designers of the project and they choose Street Furniture to Manufacture jarrah oak tables with chessboards constructed into the tables.

Significant works took place in 2003 with the demolition of the old works depot and the implementation of the North-West Corner Framework Master Plan. The designs included giant chess board and tables with individual chess boards inserted into each table which was provided by Street Furniture Australia.

Custom furniture designed by Oculus. Manufactured by Street Furniture Australia

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