The April 2020 issue of Architectural Product News magazine showcased information about new products from suppliers including Altro Flooring and Walling, Architecture Media Pty Ltd, King Living, NewTechWood and Trend Windows & Doors Pty Ltd. The cover story shone a spotlight on The Elton Group.
You can explore the latest news about architecture and design products, and specification, at ArchitectureAu Products.
At Stoddart, we understand 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. It’s this philosophy that leads councils, governments and private customers to trust Stoddart and Town&Park when in need of aesthetically designed BBQs, high-quality shelters, picnic settings, sitting benches, bins, picnic tables and water fountains. Stoddart has the knowledge and experience to transform any urban space – whether it’s a park, roadside, playground, street scape or a major infrastructure project.
Stoddart’s breadth of product offering and depth of experience in project management make it the market leader in urban-transport-focused infrastructure solutions and the most reliable choice for clients and patrons alike. Innovation is all about change, and understanding that solutions can only come from the ability to recognize that nothing is impossible. stoddartinfrastructure.com.au
Architects and other professionals can design and specify in parallel by using NBS Chorus, purpose-built specification software that allows collaborative specifying across teams and projects while remaining directly linked to the building model.
The software includes a core library of content for Australian building projects. Autodesk Revit and Graphisoft ARCHICAD environments allow users to develop specifications directly within the cloud-based NBS Chorus interface, reducing the risk of information becoming out of sync. thenbs.com.au/book-demo
Blindspace is a unique design solution that conceals blinds and recessed curtain tracks, resulting in a clean and minimalistic finish. Blindspace boxes are installed inside ceiling and wall recesses with an easy snap-back panel that covers the barrel while leaving room for fabric to move.
Because Blindspace allows the essential functionality of sun shading without harming the aesthetics of interior decor, it is a tidy system popular with interior designers and architects working on both residential and commercial projects. shadefactor.com.au/blindspace-concealment-solution/blindspace
Access China’s limitless opportunities in building and construction supply. New Melbourne show dates: 27–29 October 2020. Register now at chinabuild.com.au.
It is now well recognized that human health and wellbeing are enhanced by contact with nature, yet increasing urbanization means most city dwellers have little chance to interact with the natural world.
Research has shown that wood has positive psychological effects on people and a similar stress-reducing effect to nature. Bringing nature indoors through the use of wood brings with it the mental and physical benefits of being in touch with the living world.
Wooden surfaces make a room feel warmer and cosier. They also have a calming effect; improve air quality by modifying humidity; enhance emotional states and creativity; can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels; and elicit feelings of warmth and comfort while also acting as a long-term store of carbon, helping to fight climate change.
Now that biophilic design principles acknowledge the importance of interaction with and exposure to natural materials, timber surfaces play an important role in the interior environment.
Elton Group offers a palette of timber veneer and wood-based surfaces to bring warmth, texture and vitality to any space. With an 80-year history of supplying veneers in Australia, Elton is committed to responsible forestry practices, sustainability, quality and beauty. Its products represent a balance between art and science.
From the signature Eveneer timber veneers through to unique WoodWall wooden wallcoverings and healthy plywood, Elton’s surface ranges encourage designers and specifiers to push boundaries with a curated collection of unique and innovative products. The company is committed to delivering exceptional environments.
Sourced from agricultural plantations and sustained-yield forests, Elton’s products combine traditional timber cutting with modern technology. New formats allow timber surfaces to be applied and detailed in innovative ways and with increased efficiency, to conform to curves and tight radii, or to cover large surfaces with consistent grain and pattern.
New research and technology also enable the most efficient use of the log, meaning fewer trees are used. The production process ensures a consistent surface free from knots, splits and discolouration, saving cabinetmakers time and money.
By collaborating with some of the world’s most respected designers, Elton has created unique, beautiful timber grains. Through its ongoing research into timber finishes, it continues to produce timber surfaces with an enhanced appearance and superior wear characteristics. eltongroup.com
Wide planks can deliver a subtle but significant impact on the feel of a space. Used in large areas, wide planks accentuate spaciousness, creating a feeling of grandeur. In smaller rooms, the clever use of a wide plank can make a space appear larger. Installation is faster, reducing time and cost. The quality engineered construction of Havwoods’ wide planks means that they are much less susceptible to cupping and bowing than traditional solid wood wide planks. havwoods.com/au/selection/wide-plank-flooring
1 May 2019 marked the end of the concession period for acceptable demonstration of Group Numbers for building linings as required by the National Construction Code of Australia. This affects soffit insulation that is exposed to the space below, as it is then also effectively a building lining.
Specifying Kingspan Kooltherm K10 G2 soffit board will insulate soffits in a compliant way. These soffit boards are Group 2, AS 5637.1 compliant (ceiling and walls fire classification) and CodeMark-certified for NCC compliance. They are also fibre-free with a closed-cell insulation core and Australian made. kingspan.com/au/en-au/products-brands/insulation/insulation-boards/new-kooltherm-k10-g2-soffit-board
Compliance without compromise: Realize your vision in interior timber meeting fire compliance standards.
The natural beauty of exposed timber has a textured, warm aesthetic. Fireshield provides the high-level protection required for Group 1 fire compliance without having to conceal or replace timber as part of your architectural vision. Our expert knowledge and advice will ensure you have a solution tailored to your specific circumstances.
Fireshield timber coating systems provide a Group 1 solution. duluxprotectivecoatings.com.au
Builders and specifiers can create high-quality feature walls and ceilings by using Austral Plywoods’ Connectaply plywood panels, which are made with 100% Australian hoop pine.
Connectaply is sold by the box, with each box containing four pieces (enough to cover 2.688 m2). Each piece measures just 2,400 mm × 280 mm × 12.5 mm, meaning that Connectaply can be easily handled and installed by a single person.
These panels are available in a range of colour options: ‘Ash,’ ‘Spotted Gum,’ ‘Blackbutt,’ ‘Walnut,’ ‘Ebony,’ ‘Jarrah,’ and ‘Natural Hoop.’ australply.com.au
The brand-new 25 mm DecoBatten series from DECO Australia is available in three sizes (25 mm, 50 mm and 75 mm) that all have 25 mm wide bases. The petite batten series uses DecoBatten’s innovative two-piece ‘Quick Click’ design, ensuring a quick installation across multiple applications.
Entirely made from aluminium, DecoBatten offers a fire-safe and non-combustible option for facades, feature walls, ceilings and more. Multiple finishes are available, including plain, concrete, rust look and DECO’s Super Durable DecoWood timber-look finish. Free samples can be ordered through DECO’s website. deco.net.au
Australian Oak engineered timber flooring from Australian Sustainable Hardwoods is a quality, versatile product that’s designed to last. Architects across the country are using Australian Oak for large commercial projects, multi-residential builds and small residential homes.
Melbourne practice Roam Architects, for instance, specified Australian Oak for Yarraville Light House, a contemporary renovation of a Victorian cottage in Melbourne’s west. Australian Oak is completely customizable in its size, grade, colour, finish and texture. vicash.com.au/engineered-timber-flooring
Spectrum Floors’ commercial rubber flooring is available in a wide selection of colours, patterns and textures, ranging from stone to geometric. Our variety of designs is inspired by nature, offering a durable and economically smart choice for a wide range of commercial applications including health care, education, hospitality, government, retail and office fit-outs. spectrumfloors.com.au
Captivate with one-of-a-kind interiors. From modern interpretations to pure, classic and quirky decorative options, Easycraft presents a collection of creative solutions to cover every personality and individuality. Get the look at easycraft.com.au.
Parisi is excited to announce its partnership with Fondovalle to create large-format design surfaces.
Fondovalle MyTop brings innovative technology to the surfaces industry, expanding potential for expression to include new applications in the world of bathrooms, kitchens and interior spaces in general.
Sophisticated natural finish is the underlying thread that links all the creations in Fondovalle’s MyTop collection, which is inspired by materials such as marble, cement, resin and metal. fondovalle.it/en/gres/collections/urban-craft
The Taronga Institute of Science and Learning is a world-class educational institution housed within Sydney’s famous Taronga Zoo. Locker was proud to be involved in the process of bringing this fantastic structure to life, contributing to the creation of a building that personified both the innovation and values that lie at the heart of this centre.
A variety of custom-made aluminium perforated panels were used on the facade and in the atrium of the building to create a unique, striking visual effect while meeting the highest environmental and sustainability standards. locker.com.au
Polyflor’s new floor visualizer tool has been created to help consumers discover, shop for and buy floor coverings.
The visualizer tool makes it easy for consumers to see the possibilities in their own spaces by working directly from the Polyflor website, which is accessible on desktops, phones and tablets. Users can instantly see how Polyflor’s featured products would look in a room. Polyflor encourages consumers to have a play with the new website tool. roomvo.com/my/polyflorau
The most sustainable, durable and affordable building panel made entirely of straw.
Durra Panel is the fully certified wall and ceiling panel that insulates against sound and heat while being stronger, safer and cheaper than plasterboard. Plus, because it is made entirely out of straw, it is extremely environmentally friendly.
Durra Panel boasts incredible thermal insulation, acoustics and fire resistance, making it a versatile building product that can be used in commercial, industrial and residential buildings. There are plenty of ways to incorporate Durra Panel into your next project with our range of finishes. durrapanel.com
As a highly regarded non-combustible interlocking solid aluminium cladding system, Stryüm continues to stand out with its uncompromising design and quality, using only premium raw materials and finish options to support its hallmark longevity.
Available in authentic anodized, textured wood grain and powdercoat finishes, Stryüm offers a comprehensive range of colour and finish options. With its distinctive, contemporary form, Stryüm creates a striking facade designed to withstand the harsh Australian environment. Stryüm can be applied both horizontally and vertically on exterior and interior walls, soffits, ceilings and more.
Designed by facade professionals, the system allows for express installation and simple concealed fixings. Stryüm uses the advanced rainscreen facade principle to ensure that buildings remain weathertight for years to come.
Providing maximum fire performance, Stryüm is deemed non-combustible in accordance with the Building Code of Australia and is tested to Australian Standards AS1530.1 and AS1530.3. Stryüm is suitable for use on Type A, B and C projects. fv.com.au
Altro’s new adhesive-free wood-look flooring: helping you meet sustainability goals.
The Living Systems collection of carpet tiles provides a warm and holistic experience for the places where people heal, learn and work.
Regenerative design influences this system-led collection, with organic and textural aesthetics that mirror nature, transform outlooks and co-create a living system for all interior spaces.
Focused on the principles of a circular economy, Living Systems is Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver. Because of the tiles’ Ecoworx backing, Shaw Contract can recycle the products at the end of their useful lives. shawcontract.com
The new Latitude wedge wire grate is available in the Lowline and Original shower channel ranges. The grates have the signature Veitch corner lift hole for easier cleaning, and the Original range has an inbuilt fall to the waste outlet.
Standard sizes are 800 mm, 900 mm, 1200 mm and 1500 mm. Custom wedge wire grates come in lengths from 600 mm to 2400 mm, have a waste outlet that can be moved, and include optional tiling upstands for better waterproofing.
The channel and grates can be specified on Veitch’s website. veitchstainless.com.au
Specification made easy: It’s never been easier to specify and modify Knauf’s wall and ceiling systems. Knauf’s K-Spec tool now features pre-loaded templates for the most common building types, with approved wall and ceiling systems built in. And with the System Maker feature, you can modify these existing systems to fit your unique needs.
Let Knauf be part of your solution. To find out more, call 1300 724 505 or go to knauf.solutions/create-your-own-knauf-system.
Trends change, quality doesn’t. Australian Oak is your answer to a fully customizable engineered floor.
We’ve combined beautiful, sustainably certified Victorian ash with a hard-wearing coating and a super stable substrate, manufactured to the quality you’d expect from Australia’s most vertically integrated hardwood operation.
The result is a floor of stunning architectural appearance that increases stability and speedy installation, offering a financial saving in both time and materials.
Customise Australian Oak with 5 easy steps:
Speak to an Australian Oak specialist on 03 5139 7070 or simply visit vicash.com.au/engineered-timber-flooring.
Inspired by Europe, designed for Australia: Lysaght’s ZENITH™ range provides a stylish suite of five striking roofing and walling profiles to add to design palettes, offering valuable design versatility that is made even greater by the wide variety of finishes that can be specified.
These finishes include three COLORBOND® colour ranges: steel, Metallic steel and steel Matt.
The ZENITH™ range offers peace of mind with genuine Australian-made COLORBOND® steel – supported by the technical expertise of Lysaght.
lysaght.com
Easycraft offers a comprehensive range of decorative wall and ceiling linings.
Not only do Easycraft’s linings make it easy to create visually stunning designs, but they are also 300% more impact resistant than plasterboard and can be installed in less than half the time. This, together with readily available specification guides, means that users will save on time and installation costs.
The stunning range of Easycraft products is readily available nationwide in a wide array of sizes to work in any space. easycraft.com.au
WallBeds Australia’s Alpha Bed is a fold-out system with a lightweight steel frame whose design exceeds the strength of wood or aluminium. Three stiffeners, notched to overlap the frame for maximum load bearing, ensure a strong base.
Integrated into the surrounding environment, the space-efficient Alpha Bed system is designed for everyday use in residential and commercial applications. It is delivered flat packed and can be installed with or without a tradesperson.
Multiple style options are available, and frames can be single, double, queen or king size. Two hardware colour ranges, Modern and Classic, comprise six tones each. wallbedsaustralia.com.au/index.php/shop/alpha-bed
Spectrum Nuway entrance matting: designed to remove dirt and moisture at the point of entry.
Versatile and hard-wearing, Spectrum’s Nuway is suitable for all types of locations, whether high- or low-volume traffic.
With indoor and outdoor options, Spectrum Nuway provides an attractive, durable, and proven-by-time solution to the problem of soiling. spectrumfloors.com.au
Presentation 29 May.
Please note: This is now an online event due to COVID-19.
For more information go to australianinteriordesignawards.com.
Houses Awards: the pinnacle of residential design, celebrating Australia’s best.
Shortlist announced 9 April, winners revealed as part of an online presentation 31 July.
Please note that the gala presentation in Sydney has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
To learn more about the Houses awards and see the shortlist, visit housesawards.com.au.
Designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1910, the Kubus Lounge Chair was shaped by a playful approach to geometry and a clear and simple formal language. Hoffmann overcame the duality of tradition and modernity and created works that remain relevant to this day. This timeless quality remains an inspiration and defining influence for the Wittmann Workshops.
Wittmann is a family business that has been manufacturing high-quality upholstered furniture since 1986. Domo is the exclusive Australian retailer of Wittmann. domo.com.au
Showcasing a focus on natural elements, Elki by Krost Business Furniture is a new collection of workstations, desks and tables. Characterized by its solid timber legs and available in natural, white or black stained wood, Elki fuses light and material richness to create a contemporary office design.
Suitable for a range of commercial applications, Elki offers a variety of sizes, configurations and finishes to suit the space. From the tapered legs to the unique rounded edges, Elki’s subtle details create a long-lasting impression. krost.com.au/products/workstations/workstations-products/elki
New Corian multi-basin washplanes:
Learn more at casf.com.au.
The Naim Statement combines power with precision in service of an authentic audio experience. The Statement NAP S1 features a new bridged dual design with zero global feedback. The two stages are physically separated to optimize the amplifier circuit. Each mono power amplifier uses a 4,000 VA transformer to power speakers with precisely 746 W.
Statement’s distinctive “wave” design begins life as solid billets of untreated aluminium that are cut to size and machined to achieve the curved profile. The fins are then cut using a five-axis, temperature-controlled machine.
Once each piece is individually machined, it is painstakingly hand-polished before going through a series of quality tests – including the all-important listening session. naimaudio.com
Sub-Zero wine storage units act not as mere coolers but as guardians against heat, humidity, vibration and light – the four enemies that can rob wine of its complexity and character. Independent storage zones for reds and whites maintain the temperature of the wine within 1° C of a set point, holding each wine at its preferred storage and serving temperature.
Available in three widths and with storage capacities ranging from 46 to 146 bottles, Sub-Zero wine units allow all the pleasures of wine to be incorporated into any room in the home. Options for classic stainless steel looks or bespoke finishes, with custom cabinetry and hardware, open up a wide variety of design possibilities. subzero-wolf.com.au
Stoke Fireplace Studio is the go-to destination for architects and designers looking to specify a new fireplace. With a wide range to choose from – everything from indoor to outdoor, gas, wood and electric – finding the perfect fireplace for a client has never been easier.
Stoke showcases top fireplace brands from around the world, including innovative New Zealand gas fireplaces brand Escea and Spartherm, one of Europe’s favourite wood fire brands. The new luxury fireplace range, Mode, is exclusive to Stoke. stokefires.com.au
Stramit’s premier architectural range: where beauty, quality and colour all come together. Unleash your creativity with four stunning profiles, including our new SharpLine cladding.
Stramit: consider it done. stramit.com.au
NewTechWood composite timber screening is an innovative product that looks like natural timber, but it requires next to no maintenance.
Designed to handle the harshest of Australian conditions, NewTechWood’s range of hollow and solid decorative screening is the perfect solution for creating stylish and private alfresco areas in residential or commercial buildings. This range of composite timber screening is ideal for facade linings, soffits, fencing and screening. newtechwood.com.au
The Buds collection is designed by Italian designer Rodolfo Dordoni for Foscarini. The design holds the key principles of Dordoni’s work – beauty, personality and quality materials – and is formed using artisanal techniques, including hand-blowing glass to enrich the light and make each piece unique.
A contemporary bestseller, Buds is available in table and suspension versions in grey, warm white or green. spacefurniture.com.au
After rigorous research and development, Town and Park has added a new barbecue hotplate to its product line-up. The hotplate is fully welded to avoid buckling, and it is manufactured out of 3 mm thick stainless steel to retain heat on the cooking surface and maintain quicker recovery times between uses.
Town and Park prioritized simplicity for the end user in all facets of its development process. Rather than angling toward a central drain hole, the new hotplate exhibits a gentle slope toward the rear of the plate, where the welded sides control the flow of oil to a drain hole. This feature enables more efficient cooking and cleaning because it allows the automatic draining of grease from the cook plate.
The new hotplate fits into any standard or non-standard bases currently used in councils throughout Australia. It can also be supplied pre-fitted into Stoddart’s own custom DDA-compliant frame, which is constructed for those in wheelchairs who can use the cantilevered design to position themselves close to the hotplates for easy cooking.
Telephone: 1300 557 654
Web: stoddart.com.au
A new edition of the bed that has been a Ligne Roset bestseller for more than two decades, the Peter Maly bed is aimed squarely at those whose priorities are comfort, originality and aesthetics – those who prefer a pared-down bedroom offering generous space for rest and relaxation.
The Maly bed’s construction is based around a vast central platform that gives it a rigorous geometric effect. The pillow and headboard cushions slide freely around the bed frame, allowing for a multitude of different positions – there is no set way the bed should be used.
Domo is the exclusive Australian retailer of Ligne Roset. domo.com.au
Milu Odourless by Expella is an exclusive range of odourless toilets that eliminate bathroom odours at the source.
At the heart of this innovative design is the Odour Control Device (OCD), a technology that quietly extracts odours from the toilet bowl and discharges them into the sewer before they can be released into the bathroom.
The OCD technology used in the Milu Odourless toilet has been designed and developed in Australia by ventilation specialist Expella, and the toilets come in a range of contemporary designs that will complement any bathroom. miluodourless.com
Trend Windows and Doors products were specified for The Designory’s Barefoot Bay Villa project. Automated Breezway Powerlouvres flood the interior with light and natural airflow; throughout, glazing has been curated to create open spaces and private places to accomodate guests’ varied needs.
The living area features powered Quantum awning windows that are set high into the wall and can be opened with the touch of a button to let heat escape. This window placement also stops the occupants from being seen from neighbouring properties. Strong black frames tie into those used throughout the house, including those of the architectural-style Aneeta sashless windows in the upstairs bedrooms. trendwindows.com.au
Designers can’t go past a Kingspan water tank. The water tanks by Kingspan are individually made to perfectly suit any space. Manufactured from quality Aquaplate steel, choose from the full range of Colorbond colours and four different shapes to match your style.
Contact a Kingspan expert today: 1300 736 562 or sales.au@kingspan.com. kingspan.com.au/water
In 1968, the very first Vola prototypes developed by Arne Jacobsen started life in just two colours: grey and orange. Soon after, all Vola products were available in a range of 10 colours, which was the first time colour had been considered for tapware.
Adding to this heritage, Vola’s latest colour finish – colour number 28 matt white – is beautifully pure and unmistakably matt. It is the perfect addition to the existing range of colours, including six of the original colours specified by Jacobsen.
Today the Vola collection is available in 28 finishes, enabling specifiers to use Vola in different environments and complement creative themes and material palettes. vola.com
Atlas Concorde’s Blaze collection of porcelain tiles features an oxidized metal finish that combines unique textures with iridescent effects and reflections that shift with the changing light. The Corten finish evokes an industrial character, the Aluminium finish is bright and expansive, and the Iron finish is dark and deep.
Manufactured in Italy, the Blaze range is available from Rocks On Hard Surface Solutions. Rocks On has supplied major residential, commercial and infrastructure projects throughout Australia and the South Pacific region with luxurious porcelain stoneware for more than 20 years. rockson.com.au
DesignBUILD Reimagined: built on strong foundations. Redesigned for the future.
27–29 October 2020, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
This is the new DesignBUILD: an industry event with a renewed focus on advancing excellence and innovation in Australia’s built environment. An event that celebrates quality products, sustainable solutions and knowledge exchanges in commercial design and construction.
This is a new DesignBUILD that sees a co-location with Total Facilities and a digital building zone which looks towards the future of construction technology and smart buildings. Built over more than 30 years but with a forward vision for a better built environment. Apply to exhibit at designbuildexpo.com.au.
Lighting design studio Articolo has unveiled a reimagining of its acclaimed Scandal Collection. Staggered by name and staggered by nature, the unique configuration unites two mouthblown glass shades in a striking wall sconce format.
Retaining the collection’s signature barrel-like cuff inlaid with brass mesh or leather, Staggered joins the collection’s existing horizontal pendant and singular wall sconce released at Salone del Mobile in Milan.
Casting a slim and finely considered silhouette, each Scandal interpretation is defined by elongated proportions capped end-to-end by rounded glass, subtly concealing the internal light source and exemplifying the quiet brilliance of artisanal glass and detailed metalwork.
Articolo is a design studio that celebrates the art of light through a commitment to artisanal craft and quality workmanship. articololighting.com
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Constructed from weatherproof materials and specifically designed for outdoor use, Artusi’s Alfresco kitchen is comprised of a Neolinth stone benchtop, side panels with fire-retardant boards mounted on the undersides, and galvanized steel panels enamelled black and wrapped in a timber wallpaper.
Designed and built for Artusi’s Alfresco appliances, the kitchen comes in two styles, with or without a Granitek sink and matt black tap, and is ordered as a pack with Artusi’s gas barbecue, barbecue lid, and beverage centre. ilve.com.au
Informed by global influences and inspired by the changing and diverse lifestyles and landscapes of Australia, Nurture comprises four curated palettes to inspire and empower Australians to embrace colour within the home in 2020.
‘Share’ features pastel brights, softened with a suggestion of gentle wear and recycling, that complement soft natural greens and blues, while ‘Protect’ marries the reds and orange-based hues of the Australian outback with subtle retro-futuristic dreams of space travel to Mars.
Light and shade duos characterize the bold and free-spirited contrasts of ‘Create,’ and ‘Breathe’ includes ethereal pales and grounding darks.
With these four palettes, Nurture presents a meaningful interpretation of the zeitgeist while challenging the predominance of neutral and monochromatic colour schemes. taubmans.com.au
The Zaza Outdoor sofa from King Living is sublime for warm days by the pool or for lounging on a sun terrace. Featuring the same contemporary design and modular flexibility as its indoor sister, which was originally designed by Charles Wilson, Zaza Outdoor is a supremely decadent lounging option with enticing, deep seats; adjustable arms and backs; and elegant, slender legs.
Available in King Living’s premium outdoor fabrics, Zaza Outdoor is resistant to UV rays, pool splashes and damaging coastal conditions. These traits ensure that King Living furniture delivers long-term enjoyment and lasting visual appeal.
The Zaza Outdoor sofa joins the established King Living Outdoor collection, which includes King Cove, Jasper and Delta Outdoor. Combining meticulous craftsmanship, superior comfort and innovative design, the new collection truly hopes to inspire Australians to make the most of outdoor living. kingliving.com.au
These ranges from Fisher and Paykel’s Series 7 and Series 9 are available with 4, 5, 6 or 8 burners, and the cooktops can include griddles, grills or induction zones. The ranges in the two series come in three widths: 30”, 36” and 48”.
Halo-illuminated cooktop dials glow white when the unit is heating up, orange when the requested temperature has been reached, and red when the oven enters self-cleaning mode (for models that include that feature). fisherpaykel.com
Specified by Architectus and Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, Kvadrat Soft Cells were installed across 267 m2 of ceiling panels in State Library Victoria by LL Installations.
Installed on magnets to minimize the impact to the heritage listed library, Kvadrat Mi Casa panels were selected for the Swanston Street Foyer, Ian Potter Queen’s Hall and Isabella Fraser Room. Mi Casa achieves class A sound absorption and a 0.95 NRC rating.
Kvadrat Soft Cells offer high-performance acoustic benefits, cost-effectiveness, customizable panel sizes and onsite project installation.
soft-cells.com
With the versatility to be finished in a number of contemporary colours, HardieDeck is a timber and aluminium alternative made with premium fibre cement.
Resistant to fire, rotting, splintering, and warping, HardieDeck helps homeowners create fresh and modern looks that last. Not only is it more durable than some traditional materials, but it can also be finished in a range of colours.
HardieDeck is suitable for any outdoor space, including low-set decks, fire-pit seating areas and modern poolsides. The product can be used to build functional elements into decking designs or wet spaces such as outdoor shower facilities, allowing homeowners to maximize space in tight urban settings while promoting the indoor-outdoor style of living. hardiedeck.com.au
The new standard in solid surface: ForestOne is the exclusive Australian distributor of Meganite, a more advanced, more attractive and more economical 100% acrylic solid surface. Used in BMW, Apple and Starbucks stores internationally.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the 2020 Australian Interior Design Awards will now be announced at an online event on Friday 29 May. The usual gala dinner attended by hundreds of built environment professionals, architects and designers has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The shortlist for the awards, which are given in categories including Retail Design, Hospitality Design, Workplace Design, Public Design, Installation Design, Residential Design and Residential Decoration, will be revealed on 25 March. The best projects in each category are also considered for the Award for Sustainability Advancement, Emerging Interior Design Practice, and Best of State Awards, with the top project receiving the Premier Award for Australian Interior Design.
The awards program is presented by the Design Institute of Australia and Artichoke magazine in partnership, and is supported by Dulux, Signorino, Oblica, Sub-Zero Wolf, Laminex, Elton Group, Novas, Space and Denfair. To view the shortlist, visit australianinteriordesignawards.com.
Held every two years, Health Care / Health Design is a one-day forum that brings together leading international and Australian design practitioners, policy makers, researchers and clinicians to examine issues around health, palliative and aged care design. Speakers will discuss the future of the sector and explore the relationship between best practice in design and the delivery of world-class facilities. International speakers include Christine Nickl-Weller and Chris Watson.
In addition to designing and implementing buildings for healthcare, research and education, Nickl-Weller is practice vocal for the European Network Architecture for Health. As property director with Maggie’s, a charity providing free cancer support from 30 centres across the UK and internationally, Chris Watson plays a lead role in the management and delivery of architecture that supports healing, working with high-profile architects such as Steven Holl, Thomas Heatherwick and Ab Rogers.
Health Care / Health Design is part of Design Speaks and is presented with the support of Dulux.
Please note: The event planned to take place at the Museum of Sydney’s Warrane Theatre on Thursday 23 July has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
To learn more about Health Care / Health Design, visit designspeaks.com.au.
As part of the Tasmanian government’s Visiting Architects Program, Sydney-based architecture firm Fitzpatrick and Partners spent three days exploring Tasmania’s forests and learning about forest management, the Forest Practices System and sustainability certification. The architects also learned about Tasmanian timber processing and products and the applications for those products in both residential and commercial settings.
The program was a huge success and another session has been planned for May 2020. “We’ve all walked away with preconceived notions dispelled and our knowledge level just gone through the roof,” said Paul Reidy, a partner at Fitzpatrick and Partners. “They’re actually creating an asset for a future generation.” tasmaniantimber.com.au/stories/tasmanian-visiting-architects-program-highlights-sustainability-innovation-and-collaboration
Sydney architects Anita Panov and Andrew Scott of Panov Scott are curating a weekend of learning in Brisbane this June, including tours of four architect-designed homes. The Architecture Symposium: Small event will bring together a group of exciting, field-leading architects to interrogate concepts of “smallness” in contemporary architecture, be it in environmental, fiscal, or societal contexts.
To be held in Brisbane, on day one, practitioners from around Australia and further afield convene to presentprojects and demonstrate methods of practice; and on day two delegates tour Brisbane houses: New Farm Cottage by Vokes and Peters, Terrarium House by John Ellway Architect, Z House by Donovan Hill and La Scala by Richards and Spence.
The Architecture Symposium: Small is a Design Speaks event presented by Architecture Media with the support of Dulux and the University of Queensland.
Please note: This event, planned for 27-28 June in Brisbane, has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
To learn more about this event, visit designspeaks.com.au.
The HexBox canopy, a collaborative project by students and researchers at the University of Kaiserslautern and the University of Sydney, achieves equilibrium through corresponding loads constrained by a given boundary. The timber shell is made exclusively of Ecoply components without the addition of any kind of metal fasteners for the main load-bearing structure.
Once all of the boxes were assembled, the shelter was quick to construct without formwork or prior expert knowledge. At 45 m2, the structure is exceptionally lightweight for its size and can be easily disassembled when required. ecoply.com.au
Stoddart was engaged to provide perforated anti-throw screens to the Hilmer and Forest Way pedestrian overpasses crossing Warringah Road in NSW. Stoddart incorporated 3D surveying and drafting techniques to ensure the panels were accurately manufactured to suit the geometry of the bridge.
Approximately 570 m² of cladding covers the two overpasses with graduated perforations providing a fading effect. This pattern was specified by the architect, who Stoddart worked with to ensure that the design intent was achieved. stoddart.com.au
Located at the Paris end of Collins Street, the Monash Conference Centre features amazing spaces, leading technology, award-winning food and a state-of-the-art end-of-trip facility. This facility provides bike storage, lockers and showers for commuters to store their belongings and get ready for work.
Initially, the area was used for storage, providing the project team with a blank canvas. Once it was identified that two showers were needed, the challenge that came up was plumbing. As the area is at basement level on a concrete floor, conventional plumbing was not possible.
To achieve the showers, Saniflo provided a greywater pump solution that could lift the waste water up to 3 metres vertically and 30 metres horizontally.
“The tenants are happy that they can exercise or ride to their office and have a shower before they begin their day,” said facilities manager Guido Ortiz. “The end-of-trip facility is a big selling point for prospective tenants, who always ask if there is an amenities room similar to this. It has definitely increased [the] tenancy rate.” pro.saniflo.com.au/casestudy
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