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https://streetandgarden.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/prod/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/17110018/olympic-backless-platform-bench-hero.jpg20001600A competition to become suppliers to the Sydney 2000 Olympics was something everyone wanted to be involved in 1999. A task to design and supply several key seating components for the Olympics main site and venues with a 10 day deadline had S+G the only supplier in the country able to achieve this target. An established pallette of materials and shapes was the starting point for the design ideas, along with details such as graphic elements being also used for inspiration.