The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects will host a conference for landscape architects and public space professionals from October 13 to 16, 2021. The conference will take place in-person, in Perth, at Frasers Kings Park and online, with opportunities to learn, engage and connect with colleagues from across Australia and the globe.
Street Furniture Australia is a proud partner and sponsor of the event. Register for your ticket at the AILA website.
Seven picks from Street Furniture Australia
1. Spectacle and Collapse Program now available
The Spectacle and Collapse Program is now available. An array of events will delve into the ideas of Spectacle: that people in today’s world are continually drawn to the new, and, Collapse: exploring new social, economic, cultural and ecological frameworks through design process and landscape architectural research.
Date: Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 October, 2021 Schedule: Full program available now Location: Frasers, Kings Park (in-person), and online Cost: Tickets available from AILA
2. AILA National Awards (in-person and online)
An evening recognising and celebrating the very best of Australian landscape architecture. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony, which will take place in-person, in Perth, and online.
Date: Thursday 14 October, 2021 Time: 4:30pm AWST Perth time (in-person), and 8:00pm AEDT Sydney/Melbourne time (online) Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Perth (in-person), and on Zoom (online) Cost: Face-to-face: $90 for AILA members, $140 for non-members, Online: Free
Street Furniture Australia’s Good Cause Giveaway presents the chance to win five premium new Linea Seats for a local Perth charity project. The winner will be selected by a panel with representatives from the AILA National Executive, WA Chapter and Street Furniture Australia. (Exclusive to WA.)
Date: Enter here by October 15, 2021 Cost: Free
4. Yorga Tour (in-person)
Immerse in the magnificence of Kings Park, both physically and historically, with the Yorga Walk for attendees of the in-person AILA conference. Explore Kings Park, hearing stories of Whadjuk Country, and the history of the Nyungar people in the area. Visit the Banksia Garden, learn about medicinal and bush foods, and be introduced to various significant spaces, and the significance of the Yorgas (women).
This tour is sponsored by Street Furniture Australia.
Date: Thursday 14 October, 2021 Time: 2pm – 3:30pm AWST Location: Kings Park, Perth Cost: Free for Festival attendees – registration essential.
5. Trivia O’Clock + Prizes with Street Furniture Australia (online)
Join us on Zoom for a fun game of Trivia — with $1000 worth of prizes on offer, including a Tiny House getaway valued at $500.
Date: Friday 15 October, 2021 Time: 12:45pm AWST (Perth time), 3:45pm AEDT (Sydney time) Location: On Zoom (link will be provided on the conference platform) Cost: Free
Street Furniture Australia, Mondoluce and AILA will host the annual Fellows Dinner at The Basement, within Perth’s The Stables. Enjoy delicious food and drinks, and a chance to unwind, converse, and celebrate with your colleagues. Please note this event is invitation-only.
Date: Friday 15 October, 2021 Time: 7:15pm AWST
7. After Party (in-person)
The Street Furniture Australia Festival After Party presents an opportunity to relax and connect with fellow festival attendees, in a celebratory setting. A drink on arrival, and finger food, are included in your ticket.
Date: Friday 15 October, 2021 Time: From 5:30pm AWST Location: The Stables Bar, Perth Cost: Free for festival attendees
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Melissa Gerke, our Communications and Education Specialist, is bringing a fun, interactive and informative presentation about our carbon neutral journey and latest products to customers in cities around Australia and in the US. In 30 minutes (plus Q&A) we will explore materials and finishes, touch and feel samples, and bond with your colleagues over delicious treats. There will also be a mystery prize for a lucky winner (optional). 2024 cities and dates include: Select from three catering options (optional): To book, contact Melissa Gerke mgerke@streetfurniture.com
Street Furniture Australia’s entire product range and manufacturing operation has received carbon neutral certification through Climate Active™. Achieving carbon neutral certification marks a significant milestone in our operation and the culmination of a four year long process of detailed measurement and analysis. Climate Active™ is the only Australian government-backed carbon neutral certification programme for businesses to measure, reduce, and offsets their carbon emissions. It is one of the most rigorous carbon-neutral programs in the world. An approved Emissions Reduction Strategy (ERS) is central to achieving certification through Climate Active. Street Furniture Australia has elected to use SBTi validated science-based targets to ensure their ERS is meaningful and aligns with the 2015 Paris Agreement – to limit global temperature rises to 1.5℃ above pre-industrial levels. For those emissions that can’t be …
To ‘homify’ is to create an ambience that is comfortable and immediately relaxing … a feeling that evokes, ‘I’m home’. Street Furniture Australia proudly presented ‘Homifying Sydney Olympic Park’ – a webinar accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects for 1 Formal CPD point – as part of the Land-e-Scape online festival. The presentation streamed on the Land-e-Scape conference platform and for free on YouTube. It is currently available to watch on demand via YouTube. Viewing link: https://bit.ly/3iUEKbwRegistration (optional): Register your attendance for CPD certification. What is the webinar about? The session will explore how human-centred design was applied for community consultation at Sydney Olympic Park. Human-centred design is a process more typically seen in product or software development than in placemaking. Street Furniture Australia uses human-centred design to create …
Take a quick (and educational) tea break with us! Customers are invited to book in a 10-minute Zoom or Microsoft Teams chat to learn about new products. Presentations are guaranteed no longer than 10-minutes plus Q&A. Choose from: Each participant will receive a T2 gift box (optional). Book by contacting us on teatime@streetfurniture.com, or via the button below. Win a HAY clock Australian customers who book a Tea Time between April 1 to June 1, 2023 will be in the running to win a newly-launched wall clock designed by Jasper Morrison, valued at $275. Winner will be notified on June 5, 2023. Image: HAY.
Industry publication Architecture & Design reviewed Street Furniture Australia’s sustainability practices and “comprehensive approach to responsible design, waste minimisation and recyclability, repair and spare parts, and sustainable timber.” Our team was thrilled to see the below article published on September 9, 2020. All standard products are made-to-order at our Australian factory, under an environmental strategy centred around only bringing quality products into the urban environment. Streetwise and sustainable Public places are an essential space for so many different reasons and activities. They help to connect and refresh while often providing respite from the daily workplace routine. Public places are also highly accessible and evolve over time as communities and individuals enjoy the positive qualities of urban landscapes. Yet these spaces involve more than sharply designed lawns, concrete or paving punctuated …
