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Public Realm Framework - Section 2.3 - Seating

Subsection 3 details seating requirements.
 

Seat - Code - TBC

Design

Contemporary, angled profile seat with subtle ‘pencil’ edge rounds to all materials. Stainless steel and timber with flush fixings and interface with pavements.    

Use

Seat types by location on page 25. Plate stainless steel to ends for type 1 seat and open sided, stainless steel bar frame for type 2. Both have identical profile, scale and proportions. Armrests as standard.


Installation

  • Locate at intervals to suit streetscape layout
  • Face seats away from carriageway and towards pedestrian zones - typ.
  • Minimum off sets apply to shop fronts, carriageways and other furniture
  • Fix to below ground footing, not paver units
  • Ensure pavement finish is continuous below furniture and that footing is not visible


Material

316 Stainless steel, no.4 finish
KDHW timber. For example: Blackbutt 

Designer

Outlines Landscape Architecture
(03) 9326 5692

Supplier

Previously supplied by J.C.Brown
(03) 5221 3177

Refer to City of Greater Geelong furniture suite drawings for full sizes, finishes and specifications.


Bench - Code - TBC

Design

Contemporary, angled profile seat with subtle ‘pencil’ edge rounds to all materials. Stainless steel and timber with flush fixings and interface with pavements.    


Use

Bench types by location on page 25. Plate stainless steel to ends for type 1 seat and open sided, stainless steel bar frame for type 2. Both have identical profile, scale and proportions. Armrests as standard.


Installation

  • Locate at intervals to suit streetscape layout
  • Face seats away from carriageway and towards pedestrian zones - typ.
  • Minimum off sets apply to shop fronts, carriageways and other furniture
  • Fix to below ground footing, not paver units
  • Ensure pavement finish is continuous below furniture and that footing is not visible


Material

316 Stainless steel, no.4 finish
KDHW timber. For example: Blackbutt 

Designer

Outlines Landscape Architecture
(03) 9326 5692

Supplier

Previously supplied by J.C.Brown
(03) 5221 3177

Refer to City of Greater Geelong furniture suite drawings for full sizes, finishes and specifications.


Custom Seating - Code - TBC

Variation

Variations on the standard seat and bench should be explored and adapted to appropriate situations. Design should always adhere to the form, style and detailing of the standard suite for consistency throughout Central Geelong. Custom variations are to be approved by City of Greater Geelong project officers prior to installation.

Installed examples


Distribution

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