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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 …

25 jun 2020

California State University

California State University has selected modular, customisable seating and tables from the Linea and Aria range to furnish meet-up and study spaces that offer social distancing options on campus in Sacramento, US. Project Manager, Facilities Management, Tania Nunez, said Street Furniture Australia’s customisable range was a timely find for the project, recommended by our partners Spruce & Gander, who represent our products in nine US states. The Spruce & Gander team were able to help navigate the existing site layout, propose a plan for its intended use, and provide flexible options for Aria and Linea utilising the school’s colours. Nunez says the outcome has fulfilled the university’s aim to offer welcoming open-air spaces for students and staff to enjoy. She says, “For outdoor, socially-distanced gathering spaces in response to Covid-19, …

14 feb 2022

Healthy Street, Meadowbrook

A Healthy Street installation by Logan City Council celebrates community health and wellbeing, and connects pedestrians and cyclists to a nearby hospital, shopping centre and proposed new health precinct in the Brisbane suburb of Meadowbrook in Queensland. The Loganlea Road project is the first capital works completed through Council’s $5 million Meadowbrook Implementation Fund. The Queensland state government also contributed $2.4 million from the Unite and Recover Fund. The installation includes a wide shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, with frequent seating offering many opportunities to rest, trees for shade, bicycle parking stands, litter bins to keep the street tidy and public art designed by local community artists. “Streetscape enhancements including pedestrian, cycle and public transport infrastructure as well as safer pedestrian connectivity were core to the project’s vision,” said …