Green Square Library and Plaza, from Stewart Hollenstein and Stewart Architecture

Designed by Stewart Hollenstein, in association with Stewart Architecture, Green Square Library is a vital community space facilitating lifelong learning and helping people connect in an emerging community.

BY Andrew McDonald

July 9th, 2019

Tags: Abet Laminati, Arup, Austex, Billi, CASF, Colin Stewart Architects, decor systems, dorf, Dulux, Euroluce, Forbo, Formica, Gibbon Group, hansa, HASSELL, instinct furniture, Jardan, John Holland, Koskela, New Age Veneer, Raeco, ross didier, Schiavello, Skheme, Stewart Hollenstein, Stylecraft, Warwick, woven image

Architect/Interior Designer: Stewart Hollenstein in association with Stewart Architecture

Builder: John Holland Group

Structural & Services Engineer: Arup

Landscape Architect: Hassell

Budget: $61m

Furniture

Chairs and tables, Ross Didier. Lounge chairs, Jardan. ‘Tacchini’ occasional chairs, ‘Derlot Editions’ modular furniture, Stylecraft. Bean bags, Koskela. Desks, Schiavello. Moveable shelving, Raeco. Concierge furniture, Instinct Furniture.

Lighting

‘Wastberg’ desk lights, Euroluce. ‘Ross Gardam’ table lamps, Stylecraft.

Finishes

‘Vogl’ perforated plasterboard ceiling, Décor Systems. ‘Navurban’ shelving veneer, New Age Veneers. ‘Tretford’ carpet, Gibbon Group. ‘Marmoleum’ flooring, Forbo. Tiles, Skheme. Laminate, Abet Laminati. Echo panel wall lining, Woven Image. Paint throughout, Dulux. Upholstery throughout, Warwick, Austex Wortley Group. Magnetic laminate wall lining, Formica.

Fixed & Fitted

Sensor tap, Billi. Kitchen mixer, Dorf. Shower, Hansa. ‘Corian’ benchtops, CASF.

Discover the behind the scenes of this large-scale public project, read about Green Square Library here.

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