OUR WORK 2023 - 2024
Parramatta Planter Program - 2024 Ongoing
In 2024, City of Parramatta Council engaged Future Village to deliver a large-scale planter greening program across Parramatta Square and Centenary Square, addressing both public realm improvement and long-term asset management challenges.
Council identified a key issue with traditional planter procurement — high end-of-life disposal costs and limited storage capacity. In response, Future Village developed a bespoke Planter Plan, transitioning the project from a capital purchase model to an operational rental model. Under this approach, Council rents the planters and floating gardens, while Future Village manages all planting, maintenance, upgrades and lifecycle replacement.
The model provides Council with maximum flexibility: planters can be relocated, upgraded or removed at any time without additional capital cost. The program has since steadily expanded and continues to be maintained by Future Village’s dedicated operations team.
Patio Parklets -Launceston 2024
Hargreaves Mall - Bendigo 2024
Hargreaves Mall is the central pedestrian spine of Bendigo’s CBD—frequently activated for community events but highly exposed to summer heat. When council called for large, organically shaped seating infrastructure, we were awarded the tender and immediately engaged with their additional requirement: the furniture had to be modular and relocatable to accommodate a winter ice rink installation.
This added engineering complexity, but also presented an opportunity. We integrated large-scale planters and Urban Canopees into the design to provide year-round shade and visual softening. To support flexible public use, we also expanded our Wave Furniture range to include additional seating elements tailored to the mall’s layout.
The result is a bespoke built, dynamic, climate-responsive installation that adapts to seasonal programming while enhancing comfort and amenity in the heart of the city.
Mobile parklets 2024
Transport NSW has four of our Mobile Parklets. We upgraded these original parklets, replacing the facading with composite aluminium board that was more durable and easier to apply new vinyl skins when required.
Plaza Revamp – The Entrance 2024
In the heart of The Entrance on the Central Coast, the town plaza had gradually lost its character. Over time, the original furniture was removed, leaving only a fountain and a handful of umbrellas.
To re-energise the space and welcome the community back, we reinterpreted the existing paver pattern into a new design of modular raised seating. The scheme includes a small floating garden that leads into two large planters with integrated seating and single canopies—bringing shade, greenery, and life back to the plaza.
Penrith Beach 2024
Penrith Beach is a seasonal beach run by the NSW DPIE. The beach hosted over 210000 people. The main issue since opening in 2023 was the lack of shade and seating.
We were commissioned to provide two zones of freestanding shade and seating that the public could utilise. The structures have to be removed each year and stored before returning for the next season.
We used our decking, sun beds, pavilions and seating. We also treated the composite timber with a white finish to lower heat absorption.
Central Club Hotel Melbourne 2024
Design, manufacture and installation of a outdoor modular dining parklet for the hotel. Mix of plantabarrier, tree planter, solar lighting and fencing surrounding our modular decking trays. Vinyl signage on exterior for branding.
This absorbed 2 car spaces but gave the hotel an extra patronage space for 30 guests.
Culture Streets Event, Burwood 2024
Burwood Road, the vibrant heart of Burwood, recently transformed as part of Burwood Council's Culture Streets initiative. For two weeks, six parking spaces were reimagined as a dynamic outdoor parklet, enhancing the area's lively atmosphere.
The parklet featured modular and raised decking, stylish benches, and an abundance of planters, bringing a refreshing touch of greenery. This thoughtfully designed space came to life both day and night, creating an inviting, communal spot for all to enjoy.
Floating Lawn and green infrastructure, Mildura 2024
Langtree Mall, located in the heart of Mildura, is a central hub much like many town plazas across Australia—lacking in greenery. Recognising the importance of reintroducing nature into the urban core, the Mildura Rural City Council and Mildura City Heart sought a solution that would bring lush greenery to the area while remaining within budget.
Our innovative Turf Trays provided the perfect solution, allowing the city to install a large-scale lawn directly over the existing pavers. The design cleverly integrates with the mall’s unique “crazy paving,” which represents the Murray River. We engineered modular paving that seamlessly passes through the lawn, maintaining this iconic river system's continuity.
One of the standout features of the lawn is its internal irrigation system, housed within the tray reservoirs, which efficiently wicks water upwards to keep the grass lush. Another key advantage is the minimal disruption to the underlying surface—no excavation is needed. Should maintenance be required, the modular trays can be easily separated using a pallet jack.
Thanks to research in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney, we anticipate that on days exceeding 36°C, the lawn will be 12-14°C cooler, making the space significantly more comfortable for visitors.
Free Standing Green Arbour - Ipswich 2024
Future Village recently installed an innovative, freestanding green arbour for Ipswich City Council—marking a world first in its design. The arbour is fully adjustable in length, allowing it to seamlessly navigate around existing services and signage, offering a flexible and practical solution for urban spaces.
The primary purpose of this arbour is to mitigate the urban heat island effect by providing much-needed shade, encouraging pedestrian traffic, particularly toward the nearby hospital.
The system utilises our wicking raised planters, which serve both as structural supports and as a growth medium for the plants that will eventually cover the arbour. In the interim, shade cloth has been installed along the center to offer immediate relief while the plants mature. Additionally, solar-powered festoon lighting has been incorporated to enhance safety and visibility at night.
Swinburne University 2024
Swinburne Uni wanted to soften and add some more green infrastructure to their campus and they needed to be in line with their corporate colours and existing furniture. We delivered some decking sun beds as well as planters, desk and seating modules.
Guildford plaza laneway rebuild. 2024
A bespoke build for Cumberland City Council as part of the Safer Cities NSW funding we developed final concepts through to construction drawings and then were the lead project manager on construction. We also designed a new free standing circular stage and seating zone. Smart bin, charging station, CCTV, lighting as well as new hard and soft landscaping.
Marvel stadium floating decks. 2024
Friends of Fire restaurant wanted access to outside dining at Marvel Stadium. To gain this they needed to have a decking enclosure that could be moved on large events, whilst having to meet the high levels of design required by the stadium. We developed a modular screening wall system to work with our modular decking to create the dining and bar space.
Watsons Bay modular parklet. 2024
Modular street parklet for cafe in Watsons Bay combining hinged decking system surrounded by Plantabarriers. First time we have used colourbond cladding providing a high quality finished parklet taking up one car space.
Canley Vale Street parklets. 2024
Combining our transportable Pergola Parklets with the modular decking and Plantabarrier system we placed two street parklets (taking up 2 car spots each) along Canley Vale Road. Vinyl artwork applied to all exterior. Solar lantern and festoon lighting as well as our new DDA compliant hardwood picnic benches.
Lakemba Women's Rest Centre 2024
Part of NSW Safer Cities Canturbury Bankstown council wanted to provide an outside space where women and children visiting the rest centre could relax in a safe environment.
We designed and built this small urban parklet directly onto a garden bed. Contains chalkboard for kids and Decking Sun beds and Raised planters to relax.
City of Sydney planters 2024
Working with the City of Sydney and architectural firm GPW we developed the new City of Sydney planter range including water reservoirs, a seat as a water storage tank and wicking beds. Testing different finishes and planting techniques the planters are being trialed over 2024 on George St in the city.
Winter Warmer Festival 2024
As part of Strathfield City Council’s new two-day-and-night city centre festival, we collaborated with Orbit Events to deliver a vibrant, green activation zone. Our team designed and installed an inviting seating area featuring raised modular decking, lush grown-out planters, canopy-covered greenery, and soft synthetic turf. The space offered festival-goers a cool, comfortable retreat while showcasing how green infrastructure can transform urban events.
The Entrance 2024
A popular tourist destination this town's foreshore is a primary gathering spot. With a recently renovated tourism office the Central Coast Council wanted to improve the aesthetics of the pedestrian crossing between the office and local cafes. We supplied GRC pots with wicking as well as sandstone logs.
Modular parklet. Collins St, Melbourne 2024
Combining our Plantabarrier system with our new modular decking we designed this premium parklet for the resturant The George. We chose materials that complemented the local architecture.
Lakemba Gillies Reserve 2024
Temporary seating structure placed on sloping grassed ground. Composed of Decking Sun Beds, Modular Decking, Tree planters, Furniture and disability ramps.
Urban Heat Island mitigation study 2024
Conducted with the University of Technology and funded by the NSW Chief Scientist our floating gardens were chosen to assess their capability to reduce Urban Heat Island effect. We ran trials in Parramatta and Auburn CBD. Results showed that the gardens reduced temperature by 12-14 degrees on days over 35 Celcius as well as had further benefits. Further information can be found here
Little Collins St Melbourne 2024
Modular street parklet placed in Little Collins St for local Pizzeria. Two large issues that had to be overcome included covering over an maintenance hole that needed to be accessed as well as shallow guttering requiring a redesign of our modular decking to design a new low profile deck 90mm high that could allow free flowing stormwater.
Gosford central 2023
Central Coast Council, as part of the Safer Cities NSW Govt funding, wanted to revitalise William Street Plaza to provide greater site lines through the mall as well as make the space more attractive for the local community. We designed two floating gardens comprised of tiered seating and garden areas as well as retrofitted water saving into current planters.
McKeon St 2023
Following on from a 6 month trial for Randwick City Council the local community requested a permanent closure to McKeon Street in Maroubra. We designed, commissioned and project managed this build including our new Wave furniture range and Pavilions, local indigenous artwork, Planters and stage.
Patio Parklet - Maryborough 2023
Fraser Coast Regional Council was exploring ways to encourage outdoor dining across the region. To support this, they purchased a Patio Parklet, allowing local businesses to trial outdoor dining. The parklet is now rotated between venues, helping activate different parts of the community.
Lane Cove Parklet 2023
Lane Cove Council refurbished the Longueville Rd at Lane Cove, widening and repaving the footpath. Council requested a parklet alcove with high backing. We designed our new raised stainless steel planters, 700mm high, that bolt together to create a continuous planter chain to protect public from vehicles.
Cardiff town centre 2023
The town of Cardiff, part of Lake Macquarie City Council planned installation of four parklets as well as street and tree planters. We used four Pergola parklets and combined with our street planters.
Road Parklets - Liverpool 2023
Liverpool Council, as part of Streets as Shared Spaces, revitalised Railway St in Liverpool City Council. We designed three different themed road parklets. One for school children, one for outdoor dining and another for meeting and eating. These included modular fencing, DDA compliant picnic tables, Plantabarriers and a Pergola Parklet
World Pride 2023
As part of Sydney's World Pride a major event site was Carriage Works. Two zones were needed, One for an exclusive indigenous area and another for an outside gathering zone known as Marri Madung Butbut. We were commissioned by DPLR to design and install.
Mini Parklets Brighton Le Sands 2023
Bayside Council developed a plan to update Bay St and part of that was to increase green and seating space. We designed two min parklets, one in full shade the other in part shade.
