As educators increasingly recognise the value of being outdoors for student engagement, wellbeing and learning, there’s never been a better time to reimagine school and university spaces.

Since 1986, Street Furniture Australia has supplied to countless outdoor education projects in Australia and internationally. Here are six current furnishing trends we are observing in this space:

1. Social Circles: Encourage spontaneous interaction and collaboration.

Social Circles

2. Outdoor Classroom: Empower educators to bring lessons outside.

Outdoor Classroom

3. Fun and Bright: Ignite imagination and play with colours that bring smiles.

Fun and Bright

4. Active and Passive Spaces: Versatile areas that cater to social butterflies and introspective thinkers.

Active and Passive Spaces

5. Lunch Time: Bring students together with long communal tables and picnic settings.

Lunch Time

6. Around a Tree: Create comfortable shaded areas with seating to suit any budget.

Around a Tree

Visit our website to read our new practical guide to bringing trends to life with Street Furniture Australia products, thoughtfully crafted configurations, durable materials and flexible colour palettes. And view case studies from projects around Australia and the world.

Top image: Linea Platform (LIP9, 1800mm) with Hill, Mustard battens and Textura Monument frame. Linea Seat (LIS10) and Linea Bench (LIB6), plinth-fixed with tailored armrests, Mustard battens and Textura Monument frame.