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St Anthony’s Catholic School

Rainbow benches are installed in outdoor learning and play areas of St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in Marsfield in northern Sydney. The students were consulted in the design of their new playground, says Principal Julianne Rook, and requested ‘Rainbow Seats’ to brighten the space. “They chose vivid, happy colours to complement the soft fall and shade cloth colours, favouring a combination of curved and straight seating,” she says. “The space is multi-functional, serving as both an outdoor learning and interactive play space.” Mall Curved Slim Benches are paired with Mall Slim Benches to create curved and straight formations. The battens are powdercoated in Lobster Red, Sensation Orange, Brilliant Yellow, Viper Green, Bondi Blue and Jaybird – with Lobster Red frames – for the rainbow effect. The colours are part of …

15 nov 2019

Moore Street, Canberra

Aria Seats and Simple Bins have been optimised for long-term maintenance and to complement the shape of the space at 12 Moore Street, Canberra. The Aria two-seaters and curved configurations fit around planter corners with 90 degree connector modules, and in sheltered nooks. The round 80L Simple Bins match the seats, featuring Textura Monument frames and aluminium woodgrain Spotted Gum battens. These batten and frame materials are an ideal combination for easy cleaning and maintenance. The textured and anti-mar Textura powdercoat range is highly recommended for bins, as it is easy to wipe clean. Woodgrain aluminium provides a warm timber look – recommended for places with cold climates such as Canberra – without the need for regular oiling. The refurbishment of this ground floor entrance has “modernised and refreshed” the …

12 nov 2019

University of South Australia

Swanbury Penglase has designed upgrades for outdoor spaces at the University of South Australia’s Jeffrey Smart Building, inspired by the work of the artist whom the place is named for. “The University is happy with the positive outcome of the Jeffrey Smart courtyard project which has increased flexible seating opportunities and has made these important spaces more permeable and user friendly,” says Andrea King-Jones, Project Manager with the University of South Australia. “It is now a destination place that encourages people to stop and spend time rather than pass through.” Heath Edwards, Project Director with Swanbury Penglase, says, “The vision for the forecourt and rear courtyard of the Jeffrey Smart Building on Hindley Street Adelaide was to respectfully upgrade these spaces to provide increased flexibility, permeability and visual connection for …