Telstra Phone Booth NSW, Australia (1982)

Commissioned jointly by Telstra and the Council of the City of Sydney, this telephone booth was used throughout Australia as the standard for public areas. Designed by CM+ and manufactured by Street Furniture Australia.

The design features a cast aluminium structure and roof, with toughened glass inserts, integrated light and graphic display.

Commissioned jointly by Telstra and the Council of the City of Sydney, this telephone booth was used throughout Australia as the standard for public areas. Designed by CM+ and manufactured by Street Furniture Australia.

The design features a cast aluminium structure and roof, with toughened glass inserts, integrated light and graphic display.

location

NSW

client

Telstra and the Council of City of Sydney.

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