16 Jun, 2025
For decades, we’ve mostly thought about recycling in terms of materials. But as our cities grow denser, the reimagining of community spaces is becoming just as vital. FORGE...
07 Jun, 2025
“The Olympics has such a high profile, it’s the pinnacle of sport—but, developmentally, everything begins with play.” - Mark Jol.
22 May, 2025
They may look like giant birdcages. But there’s nothing flighty about these three architecturally-designed arbours along Carrington Road in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
19 May, 2025
Welcome to the fourth instalment of our series, exploring how the 2032 Olympic Games can be harnessed to create an enduring legacy for South-East Queensland through outdoor spaces...
13 May, 2025
Australia may be heading into winter. But the harsher warmer months are always top of mind for the design team at FORGE (formerly Fleetwood Urban) as we explore in this article.
06 May, 2025
Shade is so often overlooked.Yet it holds the power to shift urban moments from something to endure, to something to enjoy.
22 Apr, 2025
Olympic infrastructure shouldn’t just move people—it should connect them. FORGE explores how bridges can shape a more vibrant, walkable Brisbane.
01 Apr, 2025
As Queensland prepares to host the 2032 Olympic Games, the cities' and regions' public spaces are set for a transformation that extends well beyond the four weeks of competition....
03 Mar, 2025
Our story is built on outdoor environments that FORGE deeper connections. We’ve reflected on our first 50 years and as we continue to shape and navigate our second half-century as...
19 Jan, 2025
As any business owner will tell you, each new year presents its own unique journey. That said, some years tend to be more influential than others. It’s fair to say 2024 was such a...
12 Nov, 2024
Walkable communities promise big benefits—but why aren’t we seeing more of them? FORGE explores how efficient outdoor structures could be the key.
23 Nov, 2023
Designing for sensitive sites means deeper thinking, tighter margins, and a careful balance of creativity, respect and environmental care.
01 Nov, 2023
The outdoors. It used to be the only place Aussie kids wanted to spend their time. But the digital age has surrounded us with technology at every turn.
24 Oct, 2023
Outdoor time boosts health—but getting Aussies outside isn’t easy. Too often, uninspired structures fail to spark real community engagement.
18 Oct, 2023
We know time outdoors boosts wellbeing—COVID proved it. The challenge now? Helping Aussies keep that momentum going in a post-pandemic world.
17 Oct, 2023
For many decades, FORGE (formerly Fleetwood Urban) has pioneered the use of off-site pre-assembly techniques under stable and carefully controlled conditions, which remains at the...
01 Aug, 2023
In our previous article, we explored the critical role of design in the creation of safe outdoor structures. But as FORGE's (formerly Fleetwood Urban) John Dahdah explains, even...
18 Jul, 2023
Safe projects don’t just magically happen. They require experience, good processes and tireless attention to detail. They also start far sooner than many people realise, often at...
22 Jun, 2023
Large span. Low Impact. FORGE's (formerly Fleetwood Urban) first-ever swing bridge.
10 Apr, 2023
Outdoor projects are rarely simple. But at FORGE, we turn complex challenges into clear, lasting solutions—without the stress or compromise.
16 Nov, 2022
There are two types of businesses in this world. Margin takers and value adders. For more than 50 years here at FORGE (formerly Fleetwood Urban), our best work has consistently...
03 Nov, 2022
Bommy Knockers. Officially, they’re the spiny seed pod of the platanus tree. But for the families of Coombs in south-west Canberra, they will be forever linked to amazing nature...
21 Sep, 2022
Rising above 100-year flood levels for Johnson Property Group and Lake Macquarie City Council. Some community bridges are trickier to deliver than others. Our recent project for ...
15 Sep, 2022
Synonymous with fun. Famous for its high-rises. The Gold Coast skyline has welcomed a stunning new ‘skyscraper’ with the recent opening of a soaring 18-metre spiral play tower on...
01 Sep, 2022
Every job presents its challenges. But our recently-completed bridge and boardwalk project for Greater Shepparton City Council in north-eastern Victoria will certainly take some...
29 Aug, 2022
Green bridges. No, they’re not covered in plants or grass. Rather, they’re part of a growing urban trend towards smaller and generally more cost-effective active transport...
15 Jun, 2022
The way a structure is designed and detailed is about more than just aesthetics. Long after the opening ribbon has been cut, the decisions you and your project team make today...
26 May, 2022
6-metre hexagonal ‘tree’ arbours transform new Adelaide Festival Plaza precinct. We’ve been creating outdoor structures for over 50 years now. But some projects still take our...
27 Apr, 2022
Australia’s towns and cities are warming. Increased population and housing density, coupled with reduced yard sizes and greenspaces, are placing mounting pressure on planners to...
11 Apr, 2022
Everyone’s talking about sustainability. Everyone knows it’s important. But, as an industry, what are we actually doing about it? It’s a big question and one we’ve spent a lot of...
19 Mar, 2022
There’s something wonderful about hardwood timber. From its natural touch and feel to its almost limitless design flexibility, we’ve been specifying native species like Ironbark,...
12 Oct, 2021
Discussing the scope – and limitations – of the Bridge Code with Liam Sacco, Principal Structural Engineer with global infrastructure provider, Cardno.
05 Oct, 2021
Each year in Australia, countless pedestrian structures are built unnecessarily – and expensively – to the full structural specifications of the Bridge Code, AS 5100. With a...
29 Sep, 2021
How a visit to the south of Germany inspired two elegant community bridges along the Tuggerah Lake Cycleway.
14 Sep, 2021
Inspired by Banjo Paterson. Designed by GbLA. Enjoyed by generations.“If you walk in the bush at night,In the wonderful silence deep,By the flickering lantern lightWhen the birds...
10 Aug, 2021
Humans are hard-wired to notice new and novel things. Whether we’re young or old, it’s those experiences we’ve never seen before that consistently excite, stimulate and intrigue...
21 Apr, 2021
In many ways, modern playspaces are a lot like ducks. What you see on the surface – with kids laughing and jumping and swinging and sliding and crawling and climbing and running...
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