The October 2016 issue of Architectural Product News magazine showcased information about new products from suppliers including Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Fibonacci Stone, Imprint Acoustics, Maximum Australia and Tarkett Australia. The cover story shone a spotlight on USG Boral.
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If you are creating windows, floors, doors, furniture, linings, cabinetry or stairs, you could hardly choose a more beautiful, durable or sustainably-harvested product than GoodWood Victorian Ash. It offers you an unbeatable package of continuous flow throughout a home or project and is famously easy to work, cut, stain and build with. What’s more, GoodWood is not only straight and long, but every single piece is carefully dried to the perfect moisture content and internally ultrasound scanned for defects.
GoodWood is tailored to provide you the timber that you want, prepared as you need it, with a massive size range of sawn and dressed timbers. And we can laminate, finger joint or reprocess larger, smaller, longer and shorter options upon request, all delivered to you by professional and reliable distribution networks around Australia and the world. GoodWood. The market’s best appearance-grade timber. Time to step up. vicash.com.au
The Markilux 970 Kube is a compact cassette awning system. With a cassette measuring only 140 mm × 260 mm and maximum awning sizes of 350 cm × 500 cm and 300 cm × 600 cm, the Markilux 970 Kube is a discreet shading solution for a range of outdoor spaces.
The awning is available in a range of colours, can be fitted with LED spotlights, and is available as either a manual or motorized system. Rolling aesthetics and technology into one, the new Markilux 970 Kube makes the outdoors even more enjoyable. markilux.com.au
Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, Teka is an innovative new collection by Roda that combines both natural and high-tech materials to create a unique furniture collection.
Teka’s teak construction is both elegant and highly resolved. Its upholstery elements are made from luxurious, high-quality outdoor fabrics, which are offset by unique slatted glazed ceramic panels in Teka’s stunning table tops.
The Teka collection includes sectional sofas, lounge and dining chairs along with dining and side tables. domo.com.au
Taubmans has a colour for your next project. Explore our new fan deck – request yours today. taubmans.com.au/colourgalaxy
The custom-designed metal ceiling at The Calyx exhibition centre is a result of meticulous execution
Over a company’s lifetime, there are only a handful of projects undertaken that are deserving of champagne, celebration and a feeling of intense pride. For USG Boral, that moment came when The Calyx at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – a world-class, living art gallery purpose-built for hosting indoor and outdoor horticultural exhibitions – opened on 11 June 2016.
USG Boral was entrusted with the epic task of providing supply and installation of a bespoke radial metal-pan ceiling for the project. The result was 380 square metres of USG Boral Metal Ceiling products installed in over 50 different-sized panels, custom-made to blend organically into the naturalistic curves of The Calyx structure.
Despite the complexities and challenges of the brief, the team at USG Boral employed exemplary problem-solving skills in overcoming the technical hurdles that came with a ceiling design as unique as that of the The Calyx. The team worked alongside PTW Architects, Cockram Construction and Conrad Interiors to achieve an uncompromised architectural vision.
The ceiling includes A062 panel perforations for its internal acoustic properties and flat panels on the external side. The project also features a row of flat panels at the highest internal point, as the perforated panels could not be made to the required length. A Fineline Grid was custom punched to create a radius on the raking ceiling and Celebration Metal Panels were custom-designed to suit the radius and powdercoated to match the window mullions.
“By working closely with USG’s international project design manager Sandy Pancoe in Chicago, and the international project execution manager John Funes also in Chicago, we were able to re-engineer the grid and panels to ensure the ceiling required no field cutting once on site,” says Paul Sheehan, USG Boral Architectural Ceilings account manager.
Those familiar with the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney will recognize The Calyx from its former guise as the Arc Glasshouse in the south-western corner. The gardens themselves consider this new integrated space as “intelligent, sensitive architecture” that “exploits its northern orientation to achieve optimal light transmission for the proper health of the plant life.” USG Boral used plasterboard between bays to allow for such lighting requirements. The colour selected from the Dulux range was Shimmering Champagne.
The Calyx at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is already in full swing, reinventing itself with every exhibition and proving resplendent in all its design features, including its luminous, one-of-a-kind metal ceiling. This is a project that reflects highly on all those involved in its creation, and one that USG Boral, in particular, considers a jewel in the company crown. USGBoral.com/ceilings
The challenge for the Caloundra Surf Club facade refurbishment was finding materials that would look stunning, represent great value and withstand the harsh climate that comes with an ocean frontage.
Futurewood’s wood plastic composite cladding was chosen from a long list of potential suppliers due to its overall value, appearance and low maintenance properties. The cladding sizes used were 70 mm × 15 mm and 40 mm × 30 mm both in 5.4 metre lengths and in the colour saltbush. futurewood.com.au
Trend Windows and Doors creates products that not only look great, but offer effective acoustic management via sound-proof glass that is integrated into the entire product range.
The Trend glass range, measuring from 6.38 mm to 12.5 mm, has been tested for acoustic performance across a series of conditions, resulting in acoustic ratings of up to Rw 39 on single window configurations.
Trend’s unique design incorporates a clear laminate layer between two sheets of glass, and customized sealing solutions can be applied to the entire domestic, architectural and commercial product range. trendwindows.com.au
Seamless sink integration.
Corian Lava Rock benchtop with integrated Corian Lava Rock sink. casf.com.au
Designers and specifiers can create curvy shapes using Street Furniture’s brightly coloured, anodized or Woodgrain bended aluminium battens. The Mall Curved Bench can be teamed with standard straight benches for dynamic settings that can wind through plazas, circle trees and create social hubs.
Shapes such as rings, Ss and Cs can now be easily assembled as standard, without custom design.
The Mall Curved Bench is available as freestanding or fixed, plinth or wall-mounted, and in Woodgrain or a vibrant range of fade-resistant powdercoat colours. streetfurniture.com/au
Precise fibre optic dispensing.
Convenient top-fill with bulk soap.
Eliminates cartridge handling and waste.
Design continuity with other accessories is achieved with SureFlo’s polished chrome finish. Bulk foam and liquid soaps provide substantial savings versus proprietary cartridges at inflated prices. Precise fibre optic activation. Specify model B-828 for foam soap and B-824 for liquid. bobrick.com.au
GDK’s range of Imprint Acoustics panelling provides superior sound absorption and design innovation in every system.
Each panel contains uncompromised structural integrity, including the combined use of moisture and fire resistivity. thegdkgroup.com
NexSys I.T. is a technology integrator specializing in the architectural, engineering and design industries. By tackling the demand for emerging BIM workflows with requirements such as team collaboration, advanced modelling and user mobility, NexSys I.T. is helping to improve productivity for organizations looking to move forward in a fast-paced market.
NexSys I.T. has decades of industry-specific expertise and as HP Value Partner of the Year is providing flexible technology solutions to organizations of all sizes. nexsysit.com.au
Manufactured and designed in Italy, Progetto + from Inda is now available in Australia. The Progetto + series offers an extensive range of components that are pieced together to create a unique piece of bathroom furniture. This modular range allows flexibility in bathroom composition and includes mirrors and multiple storage solution components.
The Progetto + range of furniture can also be used in other rooms of the house, with 40 colours and eight laminate finishes to choose from. Also available from Inda is a selection of washbasins to suit the Progetto + series. inda.net
Specializing in flat and green roofs, podium slabs, terraces, balconies and more.
Custom-engineered waterproof systems including full technical support.
German manufactured and root-proof tested. projex.com.au
Spacemaile Tension Screens by Kaynemaile are ideal to use as floor-to-ceiling balustrades.
In an installation alongside a commercial stairwell, water clear mesh was selected to complement the projects’ polished concrete and black handrails. The screen highlights rather than blocks the natural light of the stairwell, while also providing the required safety features. The screen was installed as single floor-to-ceiling sheets, removing the need for extra balustrade steel fixings and handrails. kaynemaile.com
Available in Dry Pressed and Glazed collections.
Product specifications: 290 mm × 90 mm × 50 mm
Blockout’s Maxiview Shutters have perforated shutter curtains, enabling internal filtered light and maintaining external views.
The shutters are ideal for installation on both inland and coastal buildings, protecting glazing in extreme weather conditions and ensuring privacy and security.
With a range of 13 colours, the shutters can complement a building’s overall colour concept.
Maxiview Shutters are available in two forms: the Standard Maxiview Shutter and the stronger Maxiview Maxiblock Shutter, which features an aluminium alloy heavy duty track and security bar. blockoutshutters.com.au
With its minimalist and clear-cut design, Tip-On Blumotion for Movento helps create handle-less furniture. Tip-On Blumotion is a 100% mechanical system that offers functional opening and closing support to handle-less furniture designs in living areas throughout the home. Handle-less drawers and pull-outs open reliably by pressing on the front and close silently and effortlessly.
Tip-On Blumotion applications have a small front gap of only 2.5 mm. Additionally, the optional synchronization feature enlarges the opening trigger for wide and high-fronted furniture, extending its range of applications. blum.com
Shade Factor has introduced a range of shading solutions tailored for apartment projects. Architects and specifiers can choose from a wide range of fabrics and surface finishes along with technical solutions, from marine grade stainless guides to high performance Zip guides for windy locations. Specifiers can also integrate awnings into hidden spaces with expert assistance from the Shade Factor project team, or accent their design with a cassette enclosure.
Widespan awnings can be mounted at the balcony edge for privacy, comfort and shelter, or at the window line for indoor protection from heat and glare.
Shade Factor’s control solutions are discreet, feature rich and innovative. Apartment owners enjoy an unhindered view together with the freedom to control their sun shading from remote controls, wall switches or a phone app.
All Shade Factor products are German engineered by Warema. shadefactor.com.au
High-quality Australian-made drinking water and washroom systems.
About Billi
Billi is a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of high-quality drinking water and washroom systems. The Billi brand is synonymous with innovation and provides products of uncompromising quality backed by a world-class customer service experience.
Billi’s award-winning boiling and chilled drinking water systems are preferred by designers and architects for their timeless styling and space-saving design. An energy efficient option, Billi systems are a growing essential appliance in commercial and residential kitchens and washrooms.
An increased demand for safe drinking water presented Billi an opportunity to offer the market a filtered water product that was not only convenient but also an attractive alternative in the kitchen for homes and workplaces nationwide. An innovative concept stemmed from this opportunity with Billi launching the first boiling and chilled under-bench water filtration system to the market in the early 1990s. The benefits of a drinking water system neatly installed under-bench and connected to a single dispenser above the bench were instantly recognized and embraced.
Having set a high standard, Billi continues to innovate. Its design imperatives keep pace with modern building techniques, contemporary interior concepts and changing consumer trends. The latest range of products includes an unprecedented new selection of boiling, chilled, still and sparkling under-bench units, with multiple dispensers in various finishes and colours.
The Billi Eco and Quadra Ranges
Billi’s feature-rich Eco and Quadra ranges are its flagship products. Having undergone extensive research and development, the Eco and Quadra ranges blend elegant style, revolutionary designs and cutting-edge technology while meeting green building requirements, accessibility standards and ergonomic design imperatives. Exceptional design features include a large capacity output while retaining a small unit footprint and a patented heat exchange system delivering substantial energy savings.
Unprecedented dispenser options
Smart design, safety and convenience are just the starting points to what the Billi boiling and chilled drinking water category has to offer. Following collaboration with architects, designers, engineers and end users, Billi has created an exceptional range of dispensers to suit its boiling and chilled systems. Comprising three different styles of dispensers and a corresponding drain font, this range ticks all the boxes with clean, sophisticated styles, advanced safety technology, ease of installation and designer finishes available to complement all kitchen types. billi.com.au
Changing the perspective of plywood cladding. shadowclad.com.au
EasyClick PC is a new and innovative translucent roofing solution ideal for glazing and roofing in patios, verandahs, pool enclosures, office partitions and more.
EasyClick PC is the perfect product for the home handyman. Replace a tired old pergola roof with the new EasyClick PC. It can be easily retrofitted to structures designed for profiled sheeting with no additional support required. Due to its unique tongue and groove connection (likened to floating flooring), no glazing bars are required. EasyClick is thermally efficient, offers high light transmission and is opaque to UV rays. ampelite.com.au
Kingspan Water, formerly Tankworks Australia, is one of Australia’s market leaders in water storage and rainwater harvesting. Since 1934, the company has manufactured high-quality, long-lasting water tanks and is renowned for its innovation, quality and service.
Kingspan Water now makes all its tanks available for download as BIM files for ArchiCAD and Revit on its website. Additionally, Kingspan Water has created the Size-a-lator, an online tool that allows the user to design a water tank and have it quoted. This is useful for architects when talking tank requirements with clients and demonstrating options available for shape, size, colour, fittings and accessories. kingspanwater.com.au
TECElux Mini is a real glass push plate with electronic flush activation, well known from the popular TECElux toilet terminal.
The 220 mm × 150 mm plate features a sensor which recognizes when a person approaches the toilet, triggering the dual flush technology to illuminate through the seamless glass plate.
The safety glass plate stands out marginally from the wall, or with the installation frames can be fitted flush to the wall. The flush is activated by a soft touch, or automatically when the user is close. The TECElux Mini is a hygienic, low-maintenance option available in both black and white. tece.com
Make your project as unique as our timber.
The natural range was the first globally manufactured product to receive GreenTag Platinum certification. weathertex.com.au
Whether you are setting up a new office, moving locations or just looking for a facelift for your workspace, we have the specialized services you need. businessinteriors.com.au
Combining architectural integrity with environmental credibility, EcoSmart Fire’s self-contained fire design solutions can provide seamless segues between indoor living and outdoor entertaining areas.
EcoSmart Fire offers a complete collection of versatile fireplace solutions – from hand-crafted freestanding pieces of fire furniture, to grates for traditional fireplace conversion, through to firebox inserts for built-in custom designs and burner kits for bespoke settings. EcoSmart Fire makes having an open flame incredibly easy, whatever the setting, at the same time as being good for the environment. ecosmartfire.com.au
In May 2015, the Standards Australia Council introduced updates to its regulations regarding hinged and bi-fold doors. For door schedulers, architects, builders, specifiers, fabricators and ultimately building owners, it is vital they are aware of these more stringent new requirements.
Doric have developed a new product to meet the tougher performance criteria requirements for aluminium swinging doors. The DS1297 Lift to Lock is a multipoint locking solution, with vertical locking bolts locking the corners into the frame, preventing flexing from the top or bottom of a hinged door. doric.com.au
The renovation and extension of Hoddle House in Melbourne, designed by Freadman White, has been awarded the Kevin Borland Masonry Award at the 2016 Think Brick Awards. This resounding success saw Freadman White presented with a prize of $10,000.
The Think Brick Awards encourage architects to rethink brick and reward architects who have discovered the design potential that masonry can have on their projects. This is demonstrated with Adbri Masonry’s Architectural Brick in ebony, creating the perfect balance of a simple yet bold statement.
“Our client, a young family, required additional space for their young children to explore. It was essential that both the existing and new spaces were planned to make efficient use of the old, while achieving greater volume within the addition,” explains Ilana Freadman of Freadman White.
Adbri Masonry is pleased that this project has received due recognition for its inspired design. The project is a great example of how minimalist building materials such as Architectural Brick can be used to achieve stunning aesthetics. adbrimasonry.com.au
For 60 years, Laticrete methods, materials and technology have been field and laboratory proven by architects, engineers, contractors and owners. Laticrete products contribute to LEED certification, exceed commercial/residential VOC building requirements, and are backed by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry. laticrete.com.au
The Icon apartment complex in Melbourne’s St Kilda was conceptualized as a random stack of colourful Lego blocks to create a vibrant new landmark for the area. Architectural firm Jackson Clements Burrows led the design team, with artist Matthew Johnson consulting on the final exterior finish and colours.
The “Lego tower” is clad in brightly coloured expanded metal mesh. Locker Group produced the expanded metal in its Dandenong manufacturing facility, working closely with Pace Development Group to deliver panels in varying hues within the build schedule. locker.com.au
Architects and specifiers can enhance bathroom design with Veitch’s stainless steel shower channels and grates.
The black shower grate complements the wide range of black tapware and accessories now available, while the copper option highlights bathroom interiors, from rustic aesthetics to the ultra-modern, adding interest to a range of styles.
Proudly Australian made, Veitch has been manufacturing stainless steel shower channels and grates for 12 years. With products available in a selection of patterns, finishes and lengths, Veitch’s flexibility and short lead times make its products a great choice for any bathroom.
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Introducing the new Summer Collection from Beacon Lighting Commercial:
String W0 is an aluminium 700 lumen 9W dimmable warm LED light fitting that can be fixed on the wall using a diecast aluminium support. The adjustable head, made with moulded plastic, is easily handled in terms of rotation and adjustment and offers flexibility in positioning the direction of the light beam.
The wall light comes with a built-in driver and is available in three different colours: matt white, silver and matt black. The String W0 was designed by Dante Donegani and Giovanni Lauda for Rotaliana Trento Italy and is distributed by Studio Italia. studioitalia.com.au
British lighting brand Anglepoise and renowned British designer Paul Smith have collaborated to create a third edition of the Type 75 Desk Lamp.
Anglepoise + Paul Smith Edition Three, with its strident primary colour palette and engaging, angular Anglepoise form, evokes the visual vocabulary of Dutch painter Mondrian’s De Stijl and its launch coincides with next year’s De Stijl centennial.
Set alongside the fresh, floral hues of Edition One and the rich, jewel-like tones of Edition Two, this new Type 75 edition both complements and contrasts; its one-hundred-year-old colour palette looks fresh, dynamic and contemporary. cultdesign.com.au
Crafted in Australia from Tasmanian oak, the 2by4 is a sleek and stylish LED profile available in custom lengths of up to 2,400 mm. aboutspace.net.au
Designed by Dean Skira of Skira Architectural Lighting Design, Trick is a gem of light with a minimalist design.
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, Trick is available in four different sizes (45 mm, 90 mm, 110 mm and 160 mm) as well as three distinct styles: light blade, radial and washer.
Its geometric shapes are simple, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the architecture. When used to illuminate, Trick uses light beams and washers to highlight and define architectural environments. iguzzini.com
European style and efficiency come together with Hera lighting and linear profiles, offering you flexibility between functional and ambient light in horizontal and vertical applications.
Lighting systems from Hera are distinctive due to a practical combination of pure functionality and attractive design. An innovative drive towards quality means Hera lighting is of unvarying quality. All Hera products are laboratory tested to ensure that they conform to the highest standards of stability, reliability and safety. This means extremely uniform light colour and very long life expectancy.
Combine this with minimal heat generation, low voltage, and an easy plug-and-play installation system, and it is clear that Hera is the answer.
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The refined look of raw concrete in pre-finished cement building panels that inspire. cemintel.com.au
Atkar’s modular acoustic panel range, Quantum, is available in a selection of standard sizes, profiles and finishes and includes solid infill panels that can be cut on site to suit most wall and ceiling applications.
With great acoustic performance, Quantum offers shorter lead times and is an efficient solution for projects where budgets might be limited, but aesthetics are paramount.
Atkar also offers a premium customized panel range, Infinity, and a decorative panel range, Horizons. Their experienced team will help you find the perfect acoustic solution and provide design and engineering support from specification through to construction. atkar.com.au/solutions
The Architect Collection boards from Royal Oak Floors featured here in the Smoked and Limed finish, are not only visually stunning but also environmentally friendly as they are available as FSC 100% on request.
Beautiful matt coatings that allow the grain to show through allow anyone walking on the surface to really see and feel the true beauty of the American oak. The boards are available in six different sizes and all with low VOC. The collection of colours and board widths allows all styles and tastes to be catered for and can even be used over heated slabs. royaloakfloors.com.au
The next generation of sealant and adhesive formulated to meet green building standards. A low VOC, multi-purpose sealant and adhesive, free of water, solvent and isocyanates. Sealflex can be used as a sealant, gapfiller and adhesive, and will bond to common building materials internally and externally on floors and walls.
The innovative Desso range of flooring solutions includes Desso Airmaster, which has been developed to contribute positively to indoor air quality by trapping airborne dust particles. The unique structure of the pile ensures that dust is easily released during cleaning to ensure maximum regeneration of the carpet’s filtering functionality.
The extensive range of Desso products offers a full suite of flooring solutions for any commercial project including offices, retail stores, hospitals, aged care, hospitality and education facilities. tarkettsolutions.com.au
Stack Panel is an Australian owned and operated company that specializes in the design and manufacture of architectural and environmentally friendly timber panelling products.
Stack Panel’s Original Panel continues to be specified due to its wide appeal in bringing warmth and depth to interiors. It is available in a range of pre-applied finishes, including black Japan, walnut, teak, washed white and clear, or raw to allow for the architect or designer’s own custom colour and finish. stackpanel.com.au
Maximum has introduced two beautiful new colours to the Marmi porcelain panel range. Pietra Bronze and Cristallo are welcome additions to the extensive collection of more than 40 colours and finishes. Maximum’s large format, fine profile porcelain panels (3,000 mm x 1,500 mm x 6 mm) are strong, light and made entirely from natural materials, allowing architects and designers to experience the sophisticated style of natural stone without its practical limitations.
Developed and made in Italy using leading technology, Maximum panels are cost effective and offer complete architectural sustainability and unprecedented design flexibility for interior and exterior applications. maximumaustralia.com
With around 150 inspirational products in stock for immediate delivery, backed by exceptional levels of service and expertise, Havwoods are Australia’s foremost supplier of superior timber for floors and cladding. havwoods.com.au
Pryda’s innovative prefabricated Floor Cassette Systems combine all the elements of a flooring system – floor trusses, strong backs and particle board flooring – into a number of large but manageable floor panels. Lifted into place using a mobile crane or crane truck, these cassettes allow for an entire floor to be created in a matter of hours.
The benefits of floor cassettes include greater efficiency and accuracy. They enable Pryda fabricators and aligned builders to work more collaboratively on projects to provide a cost effective outcome without reduction in quality. pryda.com.au
Hebel PowerFloor is an innovative, highly versatile solid flooring system that combines strength with thermal and acoustic insulation, making it an ideal choice for first floors, suspended ground floors, decks and balconies.
PowerFloor is a system of thick steel-reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) panels that fit snugly together, achieving the feel of a concrete floor. Unlike standard particleboard floors, PowerFloor reduces sound transmission between floors, eliminating the squeaking noise often associated with non-masonry flooring substrates. hebel.com.au
Comfortboard with Dynamic Temperature Management, is the thinnest and lightest thermal mass lining on the market, and the only plasterboard in Australia with the ability to store and release latent heat. This innovative board not only offers a more comfortable indoor temperature but can also lead to reduced heating and cooling costs and significant savings in space and construction time when compared with traditional thermal mass design. knaufplasterboard.com.au/comfortboard
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Barestone is a pre-finished panel with the look of raw concrete. It provides virtually endless design possibilities as it can be cut into shapes and combined naturally with other materials such as glass, metal and bricks.
Barestone panels can be used either externally or internally in commercial and residential applications. The 9 mm thick compressed fibre cement panels are manufactured at Cemintel’s Wetherill Park factory in New South Wales, and contain CeminSeal water block technology for increased water resistance. It comes in two sheet sizes – 2,400 mm x 1,200 mm and 3,000 mm x 1,200 mm. cemintel.com.au
Fossil terrazzo is inspired by the remnants of times past, petrified and trapped forever in their beauty. Subtle colours and textures combine featuring a subtle grey base and warm natural grey and brown marble aggregate details.
Fossil offers a versatile foundation for the creation of interior environments. Luxurious yet modest, classical yet contemporary – Fossil, like many other products in the Fibonacci Stone collection, is a head-turning foundation suited to almost any interior scheme. fibonaccistone.com.au
Divergent LVT has been inspired by nature and designed for a variety of healthcare, retail, hospitality and corporate applications. Divergent LVT recently won gold in the Healthcare Flooring category at the Best of NeoCon Awards. A collection drawn from standing still, it is inspired by the beauty in our environment in an up close and personal way. The common plant Phragmite, when viewed at microscopic cross sections, revealed beautiful patterns, which led the way for the four styles: Estuary, Fen, Meadow and Strand. Divergent brings together observation of the world around us with soft, linear patterns featuring subtle gradations, abstracted graphics, and a timely colour palette.
Divergent LVT is available in both a tile and a plank format, allowing for variations in style and design. Soon to be released in Australia will be the coordinating Divergent modular carpet collection. The cohesiveness of the two Divergent collections is more than visual – Mannington’s Seam+ Advantage can chemically weld the LVT and carpet together, creating seamless transitions without transition strips.
Made with renewable materials and pre-consumer content, Divergent LVT is finished with Quantum Guard HP, the highest performing urethane for greater scratch, stain and slip resistance. www.geoflooring.com.au
Imprint Acoustics offers a wide range of acoustic solutions characterized by a mix of functionality and design. The wall and ceiling panels combine the structural benefits of being both Fire Rated and Moisture Resistant in the one panel (FRMR).
Offering sound absorption and vibrantly unique designs, Imprint Acoustics’s FRMR range of acoustic wall and ceiling panelling provides ideal solutions to mitigate the effects of noise encroachment in the modern workspace and indoor environments, whilst meeting the most stringent safety and specification standards. imprintacoustics.com
Regupol’s everroll Rubber Flooring provides a near-seamless look with 43 colours available in a modular tile format. In addition to this is the ability to create custom, intricate design inlays that are limited only by the specifier’s imagination and creativity.
Regupol’s everroll Rubber Flooring has gone through an independent evaluation from Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA), which also meets the requirements set by the Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star program, achieving maximum rating points for flooring. The ease of installation, imaginative design and cost benefits of everroll Rubber Flooring makes it ideal for use in commercial areas. regupol.com.au
Desso Airmaster by Tarkett contributes positively to indoor air quality by trapping airborne dust particles within its structured loop pile. These are released during cleaning to ensure continual regeneration of the carpet’s filtering functionality. tarkettsolutions.com.au
The combination of strength, thermal and acoustic insulation properties makes Hebel PowerFloor an ideal choice for first floor and suspended ground floors, as well as decks and balconies.
An excellent solid base for ceramic tiles, polished timber floors or carpet, the PowerFloor system is made of thick, steel-reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete panels that fit snugly together and are installed over conventional joists to form a strong, smooth floor.
Easily installed by onsite trades, PowerFloor’s thermal efficiency reduces the reliance on heating and cooling appliances, and reduces sound transmission between floors resulting in a more quiet, peaceful home. It also eliminates the creaking and bouncing often associated with standard particleboard.
You can design and build with Hebel, secure in the knowledge that Hebel products and systems are designed and developed in Australia and warranted by CSR – one of Australia’s oldest and most trusted companies.
Hebel – better by design. hebel.com.au
Porta has introduced Cumaru timber to Australia – a highly durable timber with an attractive and distinctive interlocked grain.
Porta offers Cumaru for a range of applications. It is ideal for outdoor and indoor environments – beams, decking, cladding, boardwalks, marinas, landscaping, civil works and external furniture. Ideal for harsh Australian conditions, Cumaru is non-leaching, offers greater termite resistance, is bushfire rated (BAL 12.5 and 19) and FSC certified. Cumaru features a high density of 1,085 kg/m3 and is structurally F34 graded, which means less timber for higher loads and ultimately a more attractive design. With over 65 years of timber expertise, Porta offers Cumaru in large sections and long lengths, for a unique design that celebrates the beauty of timber. porta.com.au
The FlowThru integrated threshold drainage solution allows doors to drain into a recessed stainless steel trough and caters for water run-off from the door panels. This ensures there is no water seepage around the sill and minimizes the risk of internal floor surfaces becoming wet, protecting carpet, timber and other internal floor finishes.
The flush finish means there are no elevated components to create tripping hazards, while giving a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor space. It has been tested to ensure performance in even the harshest of environments and is the only fully tested integrated threshold drainage solution for Vantage, Elevate and ThermalHeart door systems by AWS. awsaustralia.com.au
The Fielders Finesse range includes five unique profiles, Interlocking Panel, Shadowline 305, Nailstrip, Millennium and Neo Roman, all designed to combine aesthetic appeal and durability with the flexibility of steel cladding. All available in a diverse range of materials including traditional Colorbond and premium Metallic finishes. Use Fielders Finesse range of designer cladding to achieve a high-end look without the traditional high-end cost. Easy to design, easy to install and easy on your budget, Fielders can ensure your next project is finished off with a little Finesse. fielders.com.au
Enware Wellbeing was designed to enhance the well-being of aged users by allowing greater access to the use and consumption of water.
A contemporary yet familiar lever tapware range designed specifically for ageing users - simple, ergonomic intuitive and familiar to meet the needs of the aged care user right now and into the future. enware.com.au
PGH Bricks and Pavers has introduced slimline 290 mm Linear bricks to its Dry Pressed and Glazed bricks collections, providing architects with slender and elegant proportions to create distinct residential and commercial designs.
The Australian-made Linear bricks are modular in format, allowing for standard installation methods and joint returns to minimize brick cuts and any increased costs.
This new range answers the calls from Australian architects for longer and thinner bricks. Slimline bricks are emerging as a major trend and PGH offers a quality, locally-produced brick to architects. pghbricks.com.au
Weathertex offers environmentally conscious building solutions with their range of architectural panels, weatherboards and natural timber cladding.
Sourced, owned and manufactured in Australia, Weathertex timber cladding is 100% natural using sustainably sourced Australian hardwood timber and 3% wax. These two ingredients are broken down, pressed and shaped into boards to create Weathertex’s diverse and totally unique durable product range. Weathertex is accredited with having a less than zero carbon footprint and GreenTag certification in Platinum and Gold. weathertex.com.au
Town & Park understands that designing great urban spaces is about more than seats and tables. It’s about street and park furniture that is DDA compliant, that complements its environment and provides solutions that are effective and attractive.
Town & Park has the knowledge and experience to transform any urban space, including parks, playgrounds, streetscapes and major infrastructure projects.
Stoddart is one of Australia’s leading steel and metal fabricators, manufacturing quality products for the architecture, building and food services industries. Together, Stoddart and Town & Park have the facilities and expertise to provide innovative urban furniture solutions for any project. stoddart.com.au
Moly-Poly pivots are made by Angle-Shoe in Canberra. Engineered Nylon ensures smooth, robust durability (polyamide/molybdenum blend). They have been designed for 35 mm (1 3/8”) hollow core doors to 35 kg (70 pounds).
Moly-Poly pivots facilitate crisp, square-set plasterboard detailing for affordable residential projects. They can eliminate traditional door frames, architraves and reduce painting costs to roller work. Rare earth magnets, to secure a door closed, can also eliminate the need for a latch and lever handle set. The pivot geometry fulfils the WC compartment rescue needs of the Building Code NCC F2.5(b)(i) where a toilet pan is less than 1,200 mm from a doorway. Moly-Poly pivot hinged doors can open both in and out to comply. angleshoe.com.au
Vulcan Energy in Queensland is launching a new solar integrated roofing system to the market. The system is self-cleaning, doesn’t use rubber seals or big box gutters and doesn’t leak.
The system uses off-the-shelf modules and can compete readily with common roofing systems. It is squarely aimed at commercial, recreational and industrial spaces, offering utility with many options to either showcase or conceal the modules. The system offers twenty-four hour heating and cooling, free from the sun, with no electricity network issues. australiansolarsystems.com.au
Enware’s Wellbeing range of tapware has been developed to address the needs of ageing users. The unique design focuses on improving the quality of life of the user.
It combines ergonomic principles, tactile materials, contrasting colours and bold geometric shapes to optimize the user’s comfort, strength and capabilities.
The range promotes a safer living environment, empowering aged users with easier access to the daily use and consumption of water, while also minimizing the risk of Legionella developing in water systems. enware.com.au/wellbeing
Pardo Australia supplies a range of European-manufactured wall bed mechanisms to the building, interior and joinery and industries nationwide.
Architects and designers are using our clever wall bed mechanisms to free up floor space and provide a comfortable sleep system. Single, double and queen sizes, wall bed mattresses and cabinet dimension guides available.
pardo.com.au
Pressalit Care has introduced its new Plus product range of accessible ensuite bathrooms for the hotel industry, comprising shower seats, backrests and grab rails that can be added or removed to suit guests’ requirements.
Often clients want flexibility to have rooms available for everyone, without design limitations that can create an institutional look or commercial feel.
The track-based products from Pressalit Care open up a whole new way of thinking for designers of accessible rooms, without compromise of any kind. The Plus range is available in a variety of colours, making it easy to blend great design with practicality for user, architect and hotel operators. au.pressalit.com
Doric’s DS1297 Lift to Lock multi-point mortice lock is designed for aluminium hinged door applications.
The lever is lifted upward to throw the side projection bolt and the vertical locking rods. Additional functionality can be added to the lockset by the fitting of Doric Furniture with snib, which then provides a “day latching function” – the ability to secure the lock from outside, without key locking, therefore providing safety when the building is occupied.
It is designed to provide four-point locking when a shoot bolt rod kit is fitted. Installation and field serviceability has been enhanced with a “pull and twist” reversible bevelled latch bolt and the ability to remove the lock body while the rod connectors slide out from the actuators.
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Automated louvre windows provide a natural ventilation solution and are perfect for windows located out of reach or where the louvres form part of a building’s fire and smoke relief system.
Sensors can be built into the automation to detect fire, smoke, noise, wind, rain, air temperature, air quality and obstructions when the louvres are closing. This makes them ideal for schools, aged care and other public installations. In partnership with window automation specialists EBSA, Safetyline Jalousie has the ability to deliver automation solutions to suit a range of projects. safetylinejalousie.com.au
Durable, quiet and contemporary, the DuraDry hand dryer is part of Bobrick Washroom Equipment’s QuietDry Series of automatic, surface-mounted hand dryers.
The DuraDry model withstands heavy use and abuse thanks to its diecast aluminium grill, and runs at a quiet 72 dB(A) – more than 10 dB(A) less than other models in its class.
Featuring low wattage and high performance, the DuraDry hand dryer not only saves on energy costs, it also reduces washroom paper consumption by up to 95%. It features elegant styling and is available in chrome or white epoxy finishes. bobrick.com.au
Designed by Andreas Dimitriadis, founder of platinumdesign studio, Laufen’s Twinplus collection is an indispensable, all-round design solution for modern bathrooms.
The collection consists of three washbasin mixers available in different heights, representing high quality and restrained elegance. The range also has a shower and bath mixer for a coordinated finish.
The Twinplus collection is exclusively available through Reece. laufen.com
The new Futura curtain track range by Vertilux has been designed with the highest level of aesthetics, strength and performance criteria in mind.
The Futura range performs both technically and visually and has been developed for those who are looking for an up-to-date solution for their changing lifestyle and living space.
Available in seven designs and three colour options, the Futura curtain track range offers solutions to meet architectural and decorative expectations in a variety of projects. vertilux.com.au
Taper-Loc X takes glass railing installations to the next level. Our revolutionary dry glazed Taper-Loc System not only supports a wide range of monolithic glass thicknesses, it’s faster than ever to install with our new taper design and our precision installation/removal tool.
Our innovative 8B Series Heavy Aluminium Base Shoe is the same size as our traditional B5S Series, but its unique interior channel makes it about 30% lighter, which means it is more competitively priced, environmentally friendly, and will reduce your shipping costs. The 8B Series is designed for use with our patented Taper-Loc X Dry Glaze Railing System, and comes in drilled and undrilled stock lengths in both Fascia Mount and Surface Mount configurations. crlaurence.com.au/base-shoe
Easy Living Platform Lifts have a full range of products and technical expertise to ensure your project complies with the relevant accessibility standards, allowing you to specify “access for all” with confidence.
Knauf has introduced Australia’s first carbon-neutral plasterboard as part of its long-term focus on reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing plasterboard.
Since 2009, Knauf has introduced and invested in a wide range of measures to reduce carbon emissions in the complete lifecycle of manufacturing plasterboard, from the supply of raw materials, to end of life. With these procedures in place, Knauf has achieved carbon neutral certification under the government’s National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS).
Where the environmental reduction measures are not able to completely eliminate carbon emissions, Knauf uses qualified providers of carbon offsets that not only meet the NCOS requirements, but also meet social responsibility measures, such as supporting the LifeStraw Project in Kenya that provides safe drinking water to local communities.
Knauf’s commitment to carbon neutrality and its partnership with Lendlease has contributed to Sydney’s Barangaroo South urban renewal project being lauded as a landmark sustainable precinct. knaufplasterboard.com.au
From home to work, we are where you are. We’re a team of experts with common goals; protect today, innovate for tomorrow, and never settle for the status quo.
Our pioneering brands are redefining security, inventing new technologies and keeping you safe wherever you are – from home, to work to the weekend footy match. Focusing on security around the door, we produce everything from mechanical locks to advanced biometric scanning devices, keeping every solution simple and integrated. allegion.com.au
Stoddart is an Australian company with over 55 years experience in the fabrication of quality stainless steel plumbing fittings and fixtures.
Our extensive range of products include standard and customized hand wash basins, a varying range of cleaners’ sink tubs and cabinets, stainless steel hand wash and drink troughs, drinking fountains, floor troughs and wastes, wall-faced toilet pans, combination toilet and basin units, and grated, standard and wall-hung urinal configurations.
Innovation is about the ability to recognize that nothing is impossible or cannot be improved upon. stoddart.com.au
Congratulations to the 2016 Intergrain Timber Vision Award winners. From a unique, beachfront boardwalk to a bold restaurant fitout, a remarkable collection of projects were awarded for their distinctive and visionary use of timber. Intergrain is proud to acknowledge and celebrate the high calibre of talent demonstrated in residential, commercial and landscape projects across Australia and New Zealand.
For the first time in ITVA history, Intergrain has also awarded a $15,000 Travel Bursary to the firm demonstrating outstanding commitment to innovation in timber design. To see the winning projects from 2016 and to view past winners, visit the Intergrain website. intergrain.com.au
Seventy-seven outstanding projects have been shortlisted for the 2016 Eat Drink Design Awards and tickets are now on sale for the presentation party, to be held in Melbourne on 8 November.
The awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the design of hospitality venues, retail environments for the sale of food and drink and visual identities for both. The Eat Drink Design Awards are organized by Architecture Media and AGM Publishing, and presented in partnership with Taubmans, Taylors, Planned Cover, Stellar Works, Tait, Viridian and SouthSouthWest.
eat-drink-design.com
Download all our water tanks as BIM files for both ArchiCAD and Revit from the Kingspan Water website.
Using the Size-a-lator, quickly design a water tank – shape, size, colour, fittings and accessories – and get it quoted. kingspanwater.com.au
The Health Care / Health Design forum brings together Australasia’s leading architecture and design practitioners, researchers, administrators and clinicians to discuss issues, share their experiences and speculate on possible futures for health design and healthcare.
Held in Sydney on 25 October 2016, the one-day forum will include both national and international speakers with keynote addresses on the topic of healthcare design from Ronald Hicks, John Grealy, Seow Kin Yong, Eve Edelstein, Kristen Whittle and Aija Thomas.
The forum will also feature discussions and case study presentations of recent and future healthcare projects from our special guest panel. designspeaks.com.au
Viridian’s Interior and Decorative range of glass is expanding into new and exciting territories to offer on-trend opportunities to bring life into interior spaces. viridianglass.com
The timeless KV1 brings elegant modernism to any design scheme. The original VOLA icon combines function and beauty, in a rich palette of high quality materials. Often imitated but never equalled, the KV1 remains the designers’ first choice. vola.com
