The Pandanus™
Modular Shade System
More Than Shade, A Statement Art Piece
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Meet Pandanus™ – an innovative modular shade system that combines creativity, flexibility, and functional design.
At GX Outdoors, we pride ourselves on being data-driven innovators – pushing the boundaries of design and engineering to create outdoor solutions that not only serve a functional purpose but also enhance the beauty of public spaces – ultimately enriching lives and bringing people together outdoors. The Pandanus™ Modular Shade System is the perfect embodiment of this philosophy and our promise of ‘Expect More Innovation’.
The Vision Behind the Design
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Andrew Galt from RPS and GX Outdoors collaborated to create an architecturally striking, mechanically viable, and fully modular shade system.
Inspired by the Pandanus fruit, from Queensland's coastline, Andrew idealised a new shade system that paid homage to the area’s natural landscape. Our Design Team was able to build on this concept and transformed it into a fully modular shade system, highly functional through cutting-edge engineering.
Key Features of The Pandanus™
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- Designed to function as a statement piece, Pandanus™ transforms park landscapes into visually stunning spaces.
- Each panel consists of seven segments, allowing for endless configuration possibilities.
- Landscape Architects and Urban Designers can customise the shade system with variable colours and laser-cut designs, offering unique branding and themed options.
- The honeycomb shade projection adds an interactive design element to the space, further enhancing the user experience.
- The Pandanus™ system is fully modular, allowing additional segments to be added over time, expanding and evolving alongside public space developments and community needs.
- It integrates with our HYVE furniture range, enabling seamless placement of furniture around or near the shade system for a cohesive design aesthetic.
- Gaps between panels are precisely set at 75mm, ensuring design consistency across configurations.
- Built to withstand C3 cyclone ratings, making it highly resistant to extreme weather conditions.
- The design minimises wind resistance, keeping the structure stable and secure in high-wind environments.
- A clean, minimalistic underside ensures a visually refined aesthetic from all angles.
- Constructed entirely from aluminium, Pandanus™ is lightweight, easy to install, and requires no heavy machinery for lifting.
- It is corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for coastal environments and ensuring long-term durability.
- Offers multiple mounting options, including subsurface and surface mounting (with subsurface preferred for aesthetic consistency).
- Pandanus™ is not limited to park settings; it can be used in walkways, urban plazas, and community spaces to create engaging shaded environments.
- The customisable design allows for site-specific adaptations, providing solutions for various landscape conditions and public space needs.
The Demand for Intelligent Shade Solutions
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Outdoor spaces demand more than just shelter – they require elegance, integration with the landscape, and a seamless user experience.
The introduction of Pandanus™ is ultimately the translation of design intent, industry collaboration and research insights into an innovative, functional and adaptable solution that meets the needs of our evolving communities.

PUBLIC SHADE USERS
Consistently rank shade as a CRUCIAL FEATURE in parks and outdoor environments.

URBAN DESIGNERS
Prefer MODULAR SYSTEMS that allow for site-specific adaptation without the cost and complexity of bespoke designs.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Are leveraging larger architectural items like shelters and shade systems as STATEMENT PIECES to define a space.
The Pandanus™ Design Kit
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Take your first step towards creating statement parks and community spaces to enrich lives and bring people together outdoors.

Shelters to Suit Your Needs
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The Full Park Solution
Seamless Integration of Pandanus™
with GX Outdoors Products
With a focus on creativity and innovation, we design and manufacture solutions to enhance public spaces that bring people together outdoors.
From shelters, furniture, and BBQs, to bin enclosures and so much more, our solutions are 100% Australian made, semi-customisable and built to withstand the toughest conditions. We’re passionate about enriching lives and improving health and well-being through outdoor spaces. We are data-driven innovators, and actively work in close collaboration with Councils, Landscape Architects and subject matter experts to meet the evolving needs of our communities.
key milestones
company timeline
2006
The outdoor seating branched of from Megatoy to start ‘Site Systems’.
2010
Site Systems was rebranded to ‘Unisite’ to reflect the one stop shop approach to the market.
1990
Previously family owned company Megatoy was founded.
2008
Megatoy sold to global playground company.
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key milestones
company timeline
key milestones
company timeline
2006
The outdoor seating branched of from Megatoy to start ‘Site Systems’.
2010
Site Systems was rebranded to ‘Unisite’ to reflect the one stop shop approach to the market.
1990
Previously family owned company Megatoy was founded.
2008
Megatoy sold to global playground company.
2000
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2020
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2016
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2008
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100% Australian Made
Our products are manufactured from recyclable materials that can be disassembled and recycled at end of life.

Customisable Designs
We offer a broad range of colours and finish options, laser cut customisation, built in lighting and more.

Short Lead Times
Our Team effectively manage our resources and timeframes to bring you the shortest lead times possible.

Certifications & Compliance
GX Outdoors operates in accordance with Environmental and Sustainability Policies. Discover our certifications.
A Statement in Aesthetics and Functionality Expect More Design

Pandanus™ is a shade system that provides dynamic, artistic shading solutions while maintaining a high level of durability and modular adaptability.
The GX Outdoors Team are proud of our newest innovation which expands our range of Shade Systems and Shelters to bring the concept of customisable art and personalisation to urban design projects.

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The Pandanus™ can be
shaped into your vision.
Choose between our wide
range of colours and
add laser-cut designs
to add this statement piece
to your project.

Expect More Durability
Created to withstand
Australian harsh weather
with a visually refined
aesthetic from all angles.
Our products attract crowds. They stand the test
of time – the very essence of sustainability.
Australian made for the toughest conditions, we create
park environments that bring communities together.
