Client: Doonside Technology High School
Location: Doonside, NSW
Supplier: Astra Street Furniture
Installer: Supply
Date: March 2023
Products
- Copenhagen picnic setting – 1,800 mm aluminium slats, Western Red Cedar wood-grain look
- Liverpool covered setting – wood-grain look slats, Western Red Cedar
- London bin with cover – wood-grain look aluminium slats, Western Red Cedar (including London bin, pedestal base and lid attachment)
About Doonside Technology High School
Doonside Technology High School provides students with state-of-the-art science and technology facilities. This includes an industry-standard commercial cookery centre and a metals and engineering trade training centre. Combined with six new science laboratories and a newly created senior study area, students can study in facilities that allow them the best opportunities for success. The school also boasts a fully equipped fitness centre with facilities comparable to commercial fitness gyms.
The requirement
To help the school create outdoor spaces that are functional, comfortable, and inviting for both students and staff.
The challenges
- Functionality and flexibility: the furniture should be designed to accommodate a range of activities that students may engage in during their break periods, such as studying, socializing, eating, or relaxing.
- Durability and weather resistance: given the outdoor setting, the furniture should be robust and able to withstand various weather conditions such as sun, rain, and wind.
- Aesthetics: the furniture should visually align with the school’s modern, technology-focused aesthetic.
- Safety: safety is paramount in any school setting. The furniture should not have sharp edges or corners and should be stable to prevent tipping.
- Ease of maintenance: outdoor furniture needs regular cleaning and maintenance, so the school would prefer furniture that’s easy to clean and doesn’t require frequent or costly repairs.
The solution
After evaluating the challenges and requirements, the school chose the Copenhagen picnic setting, Liverpool covered Setting, and London bin with cover, pedestal base and lid attachment.
What the client said
“We are very pleased with the new furniture – it has greatly enhanced the look and functionality of our spaces and the students love it.”
