Boronia Park, Epping

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Boronia Park, Epping
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• Inspired by European industrial style furniture,
  the City of Parramatta has collaborated with
  Street Furniture Australia to bring a custom
  suite to a refreshed parkland.

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• As population density increases in Epping in
  Sydneys north-west, Boronia Park required a
  design re-think in line with its Master Plan and
  new urban character, says Erin Hrouda, Open Space
  Officer with the Council.

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• The popular 4.9 hectare park received a facelift
  and upgraded facilities through a multi-million
  dollar joint NSW State Government funded program.
• The update included a new circuit path and
  seating, additional playground equipment and
  soft-fall, picnic shelters and tables, barbecues,
  improved access and lighting.

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• Hrouda worked with Street Furniture Australia to
  create a site-specific range of furniture for the
  park.
• The brief called for a unique furniture range,
  more urban in nature than what had previously
  been installed in the park, using quality raw
  materials, like timber and steel. It needed to be
  practical, robust and easy to maintain, he says.

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• Accessibility was also important. The picnic
  settings were designed to be wheelchair
  accessible from both ends, without looking any
  different. The bench heights were adjusted to
  ensure the tables remained at a comfortable
  height for all users.
• The park seats, with backrests, were designed
  using folded steel elements making up the frames
  with the softness and comfort of a timber
  slatted seat base and backrest. After an initial
  prototype was built, the backrest was altered for
  extra comfort.

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• Hrouda says he was inspired by furniture hed
  noted while abroad, but preferred to work with an
  Australian manufacturer.
• I really liked the chunky, industrial yet
  sophisticated outdoor furniture I had seen while
  travelling in Europe, particularly Spain.
  However, I wasnt keen on importing furniture
  from overseas for use in our project, with the
  maintenance issues and expense.

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• Ideally I needed a local company that could
  design and manufacture a range which incorporated
  these design ideas with robust and responsibly
  sourced materials.
• The Street Furniture Australia design team were
  fantastic. They interpreted the ideas I had and
  were able to provide expertise in aesthetics,
  proportions and requirements for safety and
  accessibility. They had a strong understanding of
  the capabilities of the materials and were
  responsive to feedback.

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• A big thank you to the team for the awesome
  sketches, design guidance and ability to figure
  out just what I wanted. They were efficient and
  responsive to my design changes, provided
  multiple options and made many tweaks to the
  design and remained an absolute pleasure to
  work with at all times.

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• The three pieces of furniture produced are bold,
  robust, unfussy, and practical. They are unique
  and built to last. The quality of the furniture
  brings an urban feel to Boronia Park, recognising
  its transition to a much smarter looking urban
  park.
• Hrouda says the already popular park is seeing
  more visitors since its transformation.

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• You only need to visit Boronia Park to see how
  the upgrades are being received by the community.
  Park usage has increased, particularly by parents
  with their young children using the playground
  and picnic area.
• The circuit path has also been a popular
  addition, encouraging residents to use the park
  for exercise.

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• Boronia Park is the key open space for Epping
  south of the railway line. Its proximity to the
  railway station, shops and high density housing
  means that it is both a thoroughfare for
  commuters and an essential recreation space for
  residents.

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• For more information, visit us

http//streetfurniture.com/au/