Architectural Product News, June 2013

The Pendant 45 light by David Moreland Design is the first of the new lighting products on offer from The English Tapware Company.

David Moreland Design is a studio committed to producing high-quality, innovative furniture and lighting solutions. As well as offering a range of products, there are also commissions, one-offs and limited-edition pieces being designed and produced.

The Pendant 45 is available in standard grey, green, yellow, white, black and copper finishes with white inside. Custom colours are available on request. David Moreland lighting products are available exclusively in Australia from The English Tapware Company, via its Sydney and Melbourne showrooms.

Nothing helps create a room’s atmosphere as much as its colours. Colours awaken emotions, create or intensify moods, stimulate or have a calming effect. With its high degree of colour saturation, the new norament 926 satura rubber floor covering from nora systems helps planners to realize individual room concepts.

Norament 926 satura is available in a range of 32 colours. The 16 neutral architectural colours range from a warm beige through to cool shades of grey. They harmoniously fit into the room and enter into a timelessly elegant and unobtrusive union with other building elements, like the wall or ceiling. The 16 chromatic accentuating colours have been conceived as colour pairs and thus offer inspiration for vibrant, colour-oriented interior design.

Norament 926 satura is available in Australia exclusively from Geo Flooring.

The Crestlite Commercial Series offers heavy-duty aluminium framing systems in “fixed lite” or operable configurations, which can be used in a variety of applications when combined with Trend glazing, including energy-efficient designs and acoustic solutions.

Architects can create ultra-modern designs by integrating Crestlite framing systems with Trend’s Synergy or Quantum operable windows, which are ideal for creating the desired environment for commercial developments, apartments or high-rise residential projects.

Trend’s Commercial Series features centre-glazed or front-glazed “fixed lite” options, perfect for creating glass walls that allow a view to the outside. The Crestlite 300 Series single glazing is available in thicknesses from 5 mm to 12.38 mm, while the Crestlite 200 Series centre-glazed unit is available in double-glazed units of up to 25 mm thick, making it ideal for use on a range of apartments, high-rise or shopfront projects.

For use on apartments or high-rise residential buildings, the Crestlite 650 Series Inline or Overlap awning systems are also ideal. The Inline awning has a continuous hinged hood that is perfect for use in wet-weather conditions, with safety restrictors as standard for all windows above the ground.

Both the Inline and Overlap awning systems are available at 50 mm x 102 mm, with a 38 mm sash, and incorporate a flush double-sealing system on the frame.

In addition to the awning windows, Trend’s Crestlite Commercial 352 Series Casement and 480 Series Sliding windows can be incorporated into the Crestlite Commercial heavy-duty framing system – again, these are ideal for use on high-end residential developments. The Crestlite Casement frame is 45 mm x 102 mm, and has a 62 mm window sash with glazing ranging from a 5 mm single-glazed option up to a 25 mm double-glazed unit. It is also fitted with a foldaway handle. Meanwhile, the Crestlite commercial 480 Series Sliding window frame is 50 mm x 102 mm, with glazing ranging from a 4 mm single-glazed option to an 18 mm double-glazed unit.

Crestlite heavy-duty doors include hinged and pivot doors, and are available in a range of options to suit personal requirements. They are available in options that open in, or open out, or open both ways. A variety of specified thresholds are available, including those suitable for disability access.

The Viscount and Windsor sliding and sliding-stacker doors are also available as sliding corner-stacking units. These doors comprise a heavy-duty commercial section with a maximum height of three metres. The Viscount is available with a door panel width of up to 1500 mm, with glazing from 4 mm (single-glazed) to 18 mm (double-glazed) thick. The Windsor is available with a door panel width of up to 1800 mm, with glazing up to 24 mm thick (double glazed). The opening of the Windsor sliding-stacker door can be as large as 12 metres wide (with three to 12 panels), subject to configuration and pascal ratings.

Image 1: Crestlite Commercial Series Viscount sliding doors, which are available in a height of up to three metres.

Image 2: A view through extensive glazing, using Crestlite Commercial Series fixed lites with silicone joints.

Image 3: Crestlite Quantum awning windows and fixed lites with a Quantum bi-fold door.

Architects and designers can add warmth to contemporary fitouts with Screenwood’s natural linear timber panels. Made in Australia with certified timbers, Screenwood natural linear timber panels provide a pre-coated, preassembled modular system suitable for both internal and external uses.

Screenwood panel were recently creatively installed in Western red cedar as a feature ceiling, not only complementing the aesthetic of the space but also offering effective acoustic performance.

Screenwood linear systems are available in a range of colours, blade sizes and spacings, and timber varieties. Simple, time-efficient installation establishes Screenwood as an ideal addition to commercial spaces, all while meeting environmental specifications and providing timeless aesthetic appeal.

Image: Josh Hill Photography.

Smeg has released a domestic dishwasher that completes a full 15-place setting wash in just 16 minutes.

The Semi Pro dishwasher, available in both a built-in and fully integrated model, features a dual core system that can be used to achieve a highly efficient 16-minute wash. When wishing to save power, the user simply selects one of the five domestic wash programs using less power and as little as 10.5 litres of water for a full 15-place setting load.

The DWAUP364X and DWAFIP364 Semi Pro dishwashers carry a 5-star WELS water conservation rating and a 4-star energy rating.

Maharam Digital Projects brings the work of world-renowned artists, designers, illustrators and photographers into everyday contexts, reproducing their most memorable works as large-scale wall installations for interior application.

Kvadrat Maharam has released four new works in the Maharam Digital Projects series, bringing the number of works in the collection to 96. Among its newest additions is the whimsically graphic Mystery of the Missing Migrants by acclaimed American illustrator Charley Harper (pictured). Originally painted in 1990, Harper’s work is reproduced by Maharam Digital Projects using advanced digital printing techniques.

Available exclusively from Kvadrat Maharam, these fine-art-quality works are ideal for commercial situations, and are printed with UV-resistant inks on a washable, latex-reinforced substrate for direct wall application.

The new Junior toilet, designed specifically for the ergonomic, safety and hygiene needs of children aged between three and six years old, has been released by Enware Australia.

The Junior toilet is aimed at schools, pre-schools, childcare centres and other places where their style, function and uniquely tailored advantages are needed.This functional freestanding toilet features a low rim height, and has a supplied dedicated toilet seat that meets the accessibility requirements for children as detailed in AS1428.3. The cistern is bolted onto the pan for enhanced back support and delivers a 4.5/3-litre flush with a 4-star WELS rating.

This child-friendly toilet is part of the IFO range, which is recognized for its easy-to-clean design. It features a fully glazed back and inside rims to help avoid bacteria growth. It joins the standard and raised-height elderly and wheelchairfriendly models that are also available from Enware Australia.

Bluescope Steel’s next generation Zincalume steel, to be officially launched in August, has a considerably reduced environmental impact compared with current Zincalume steel.

An independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the product demonstrates reductions of between 17% and 20% across the impact categories where steel’s contribution is most significant.

The LCA study examined cradle-to-grave environmental impacts of next generation Zincalume steel compared with current Zincalume steel, when used in a commercial and industrial roofing application, and concluded the reduction in environmental impacts is driven by the reduction of the metals used to coat next generation Zincalume steel, combined with its longer lifespan.

It found that reduction of the amount of metal resources used in the new aluminium-zinc-magnesium coating contributes to the reduction of its footprint when compared with the traditional coating.

The longer life of next generation Zincalume steel is due to its patented Activate technology, which enables magnesium to “activate” aluminium regions of the coating, resulting in a more corrosion-resistant and therefore more durable product in a wider range of environments.

Bluescope Steel’s sustainability manager, Richard Rowe, said a building constructed using next generation Zincalume steel should require less maintenance compared with the current coating technology and that Zincalume steel elements can be recycled when eventually replaced.

Designed to fit perfectly flush with the rest of the kitchen, Sub-Zero integrated refrigerators and wine preservation units have no grilles and no visible hinges. Custom panels and hardware can be chosen to match surrounding cabinetry for a seamless finish; the units also come in classic stainless steel. All mechanics can be accessed from the front of the unit.

The Sub-Zero 700TCI Integrated Refrigerator/Freezer has an upper cabinet refrigerator with freezer storage drawers. Dual refrigeration, with two distinct temperature zones, is energy efficient and ensures food stays fresher. The Sub-Zero 700TCI also features an automatic ice maker, and adjustable and spill-proof interior shelves. The controls are up front and digital, with the Sub-Zero microprocessor delivering precise temperature control that senses and then adapts to use patterns.

EC Group has introduced the Laneway carpet range, presented in a stunning textured sisal loop pile with a palette of nine elegant colours.

Made from 100% ECsolutions BCF solution-dyed nylon and backed with high-quality EC Group Blue Stripe backing, Laneway offers exceptional durability. It is bleach safe and non-allergenic, and repels water and oil-based stains. Colours include Penny, Abbey, Annie, Hardware, Bennett and Market.

I Vassalletti uses the creative mastery of an artisan to transform refined pieces of wood into interior-design gems of modern architecture.

The beauty of these products makes each interior that features them shine with a new light: the products are like a new soul within the home, a new scenery to enjoy.

I Vassalletti knows how to blend the preciousness of the wood with the ancient knowledge handed on from artisan to artisan, working in harmony with tradition and innovation. I Vassalletti, in fact, choose to be open and apply avantgarde technologies in order to create new solutions for interior design.

Designed by esteemed bathware company Parisi, Quasar is a wallmounted basin manufactured entirely in Italy by Simas, a global leader in ceramics. The practical design of Quasar limits area space and water capacity, while maintaining a modern elegance.

Finer design details such as soft rounded corners, smooth planes, thin edges, a generously proportioned bowl and a repositioned minimal overflow all combine to deliver a highly sophisticated basin.

Available in two sizes – 600 mm and 750 mm – and with options for either a left or right-hand-side shelf, Quasar is highly versatile.

Quasar by Parisi in conjunction with Simas will surely complement any bathroom space.

For paint that will look as true to the colour chosen years after it has been painted, architects and designers can choose a paint that has been engineered to endure: Taubmans Endure.

The paint is engineered with Nanoguard technology to create an interlocking molecular structure that protects the surface from mould and stains, so walls will not be left with shiny patches or colour loss even if they’re frequently washed or wiped.

Adbri Masonry, a leading masonry manufacturer, has just released the innovative Euro Brushed paver, which is unique to the Australian market.

This dense-weight, large-format paver is treated with a distinctive process that exposes the paver’s natural stones, leaving a rounded surface texture that is soft to the touch.

With a range of size options as well as the opportunity to create a made-to- order colour solution, architects, designers and specifiers can choose from the latest colour trends or make their own truly unique paving design.

Falls from heights are a major cause of death and injury in Australian workplaces and construction sites. Sayfa Systems believes that any fall is preventable by following a set of guidelines and procedures for designing and determining safety requirements based on specific applications, as well as the use of innovative and compliant height-access and fall-prevention systems.

The unique Raptor Overhead Rail Fall Arrest System offers continuous fall protection for multiple users and is ideally suited for maintenance, inspection, construction and assembly tasks that need to be done off the ground. Raptor’s rigid rail system provides a high level of safety due to minimal rail deflection as well as uninterrupted smooth functionality ensuring complete freedom of movement for the operator.

An alternative to fall protection, the Raptor Overhead Rigid Rail System is designed for abseil access. It provides unrestricted movement for maintenance specialists and enables unobstructed lateral access within easy reach of a facade.

And the Raptor Groove ceiling system provides a series of tracks located in various strategic directions, designed to allow easy access to ceiling lighting.

With the help of CitySwitch Green Office more and more businesses are taking control of operating costs by getting smarter with energy.

Recent CitySwitch Award winners Tract Consultants and GIW Environmental Solutions cut energy use in their shared Melbourne office by 10% by putting staff up to the challenge of an internal energy-reduction competition. Competing for maximum energy savings, teams introduced a number of low-cost initiatives, from delamping, an HVAC upgrade and use of an energysaving tips mascot, to equipment timer switches and switch-off signage to bolster behaviour change. They are on track to saving $4,400 per year and achieving a 4-star NABERS energy rating with the help of CitySwitch.

CitySwitch is Australia’s flagship tenant energy-efficiency program. It is free to join and the program provides toolkits, case studies and regular networking information sessions. Funding for energy ratings is open for a limited time.

Elements is an exclusive range of powdercoat colours that can be applied to the metal components of the Prospect and Urban furniture ranges from Botton and Gardiner Urban Furniture.

The palette has been chosen to evoke the beauty of our natural environment, and when combined with the muted hues of DuraSlat reinforces the relationship between the furniture elements and their surroundings.

Steel products finished in the Elements powdercoat colours have the additional benefit of a two-layer powdercoat system that comprises an epoxy zinc-rich primer and an exterior durable polyester powder top coat. This system has been developed and tested to ensure lasting corrosion protection and film integrity performance over mild steel prepared with an abrasive blast operation.

Clean Rim The Gap by Roca is a compact 600-mm toilet that uses a 4/2 dual-flush system. Roca’s new rimless-close, back-to-wall design is a new addition to the Gap collection. Suitable for both commercial and domestic applications, the Clean-Rim toilet has a rimless design that makes it much more hygienic and easy to clean.

The design of this newly developed toilet means water flow is distributed more efficiently. A feeder supplies water to both sides of the bowl, covering the entire perimeter and providing a high level of cleanliness and saving up to 30% of the water used in flushing, when compared to conventional toilets.

Clean Rim The Gap will be available in Australia at the end of 2013.

More than just a beautiful, textured interior ceramic tile, Ecocarat tiles from Inax Japan are designed to be incredibly absorbent with the aim of helping to maintain a healthy, comfortable living environment.

Available Australia-wide through Artedomus, Ecocarat tiles can help to control humidity, inhibit the spread of mould, bacteria and the propagation of allergy-causing dust mites, and remove odours and harmful substances such as formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Made from recycled materials, predominantly Allophane – a naturally occurring, porous, clay-like mineral – Ecocarat tiles are eco-friendly and certified formaldehyde-free. Designed for commercial and residential use, they are particularly effective in bedrooms for those suffering from allergies, as well as in bathrooms to replace potentially harmful chemical products.

Available in a variety of stylish textures, finishes and shades, the Ecocarat range is available exclusively through Artedomus Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. Inax complies with environmental management systems standards (ISO14001).

Australian metal tile designer and manufacturer Alloy has introduced the metal Subway tile, bringing a sleek, industrial sensibility to the early twentieth-century icon.

Subway tiles have a long history in public places and are now popular in contemporary bars and restaurants for their ability to evoke big-city, turn-of-the-century charm. Alloy brings the Subway tile squarely into the twenty-first century in a striking array of solid metal finishes.

Immaculately designed with a finely rounded edge and crafted from a single sheet of the highest quality 1.6-mm thick metal to create an unsurpassed finish, the Subway tile is available in all of Alloy’s high-quality metals and finishes including copper, stainless steel, raw steel, brass and titanium.

Knauf Vinova makes bold designs come alive. Wall and ceilings surpass their structural function to become functional design elements with a powerful character.

With Knauf Vinova, concert halls take on striking appearances while providing melodious acoustics; airports benefit from international groundbreaking designs; hotels and hospitals are given practical and harmonious finishes; and company offices and headquarters get city-slick looks with balanced acoustics.

Knauf Vinova is made from fibre-reinforced gypsum panels. The fibre acts like armour, making the panels practically non-combustible. Installation is carried out with the support of a simple substructure and clip system.

Studio Italia’s latest product, the Epistar adjustable downlight, is available in a 10-W or 13-W chips on board (COB) LED. With a warm, white light output and 78-mm diameter, the LED downlight is C-tick certified and offers 30,000-plus hours of usage. The light features a glass cover and the LED source is well recessed to reduce glare.

A special price exclusive to readers of Architectural Product News is available for the Epistar 10-W non-dimmable downlight (which is equivalent to a 35-W halogen) and the Epistar 13-W dimmable or non-dimmable downlights (which are equivalent to a 50-W halogen). To receive this special offer a minimum of 10 items must be purchased.

Epson’s easy-to-use interactive MeetingMate projector range can change meetings forever. Ideal for use in a variety of situations, from SOHO brainstorming to enterprise boardroom strategy presentations, the MeetingMate range can help improve business productivity and participant effectiveness.

MeetingMate is ready to use at the touch of a button and delivers a wide range of collaboration, content creation, capture and outcome-sharing possibilities. It can replace all copy boards, flip charts, whiteboards and other analogue tools with one easy-to-install and use device, without the need for a computer or piece of paper in the room.

The MeetingMate range – Epson EB-1410Wi and EB-1400Wi interactive ultra-short throw projectors – integrates the best features of interactive projectors, video conferencing and other costly tools in a single device that can reduce cost, eradicate clutter and free up expensive room space.

Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper, Team is a complete seating system suitable for commercial, educational and residential environments.

Winner of an Interior Innovation Award from the German Design Council, Team draws inspiration from both technological precision and architectural rationality. It features a fibreglass-reinforced polypropylene shell, with the option of the seat only, the front face or the full chair upholstered in fabric or leather. A variety of bases suited to different uses can also be selected. The Sled, pedestal and executive base options come in a number of house finishes.

The Solid range is one of four design directions now available as part of the new Next Generation of Marmoleum collection.

The Solid range meets the demand for more subtle, uni-look floors popular in today’s modern interiors. The structures are either pure or solid, with subtle colour veins in neutral and bold colour options. Combined with the new Topshield Two technology, the ultra-performing floor is less susceptible to scratching and scuffing, and has greater chemical resistance.

Marmoleum is made from 97% natural raw materials in a sustainable production process using 100% renewable energy. Marmoleum is a comfortable floor that is warm to touch.

Mason, designed by Schamburg + Alvisse, has a new addition: Mason High Back Lounge. Mason’s modular design gives the freedom to create myriad configurations with a single family of modules.

Mason has a forest-friendly FSC timber frame and uses people-friendly glues and foams. It is certified by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA), and also scores full Green Star points.

Mason offers Schamburg + Alvisse’s trademark combination of versatility, style and eco credentials. The High Back Lounge comes as a 900-mm armchair and a 1500-mm two-arm lounge, with a one-arm option available (left or right). It also has a two-tone upholstery (upper and lower) option.

Planeta is an executive desk system designed by DVO (Della Valentina Office) and made in Italy. Planeta speaks elegance in volumes, transforming the office in the most stylish and tasteful way.

The desk is designed to provide functional and flexible compositions. Attention has been given to each and every detail for comfortable and simple use in an office environment.

The table structures, made of aluminium frames and joints under the worktops, are integrated with storage units. The legs are made with rectangular tubular steel. Worktops, storage units and metal structures are available in different colours, and are interchangeable with each other.

Supawood is offering the CPD course “Architectural Linings for Reverberation Control,” which will provide clients with the skills, knowledge and tools to create acoustically optimized spaces.

Good room acoustics are an essential part of a building’s design and can enhance user comfort and productivity and reduce stress. The rapid growth in acoustic options means no architect needs to compromise their design feel or look to obtain acoustic performance.

This course will not only enable architects to meaningfully interact with acoustic consultants but will also provide all the resources, understanding and methodology they need to ensure that complaints about “echoey” meeting rooms or loud spaces will be a thing of the past.

In all weather conditions, Blockout Shutters will protect home owners and their properties.

The weather can change from sunshine to a hailstorm in a matter of minutes. Protecting property has never been as important as in today’s erratic climatic conditions.

Blockout Shutters has a range of shutters ideal for every area and every situation. Whether shutters are required for a property near a windy coastal area or a dry inland location, Blockout has the right shutter to protect homeowners and their properties.

A revolutionary 1.5-m fan from the Big Ass Fan Company, Haiku, boasts eight patents and a top Energy Star ranking, making it a true original.

Haiku integrates an award-winning motor design that is both silent and powerful with hand-finished airfoils that are uniquely effective and elegant. Winner of a Red Dot design award and an Australian International Design Award, Haiku makes a bold statement about the beauty of sustainability.

Its sleek design allows Haiku to complement a variety of residential and commercial applications, including homes, churches and outdoor settings.

The Platinum Smart-Heat Gas range, manufactured by Bromic Heating, links innovation and aesthetics to create a heater that redefines the world of outdoor commercial heating.

Bromic Heating’s Gas range provides electronically controlled safety, high levels of wind resistance, one-switch integration, cost-efficiency, the options of wall or ceiling mounting, and flexible and directional smart-heating. The Platinum Smart-Heat Gas is available in two sizes – both are available in propane or natural gas.

When it comes to creating a warm and cosy environment, especially in winter, a gas log fire or gas heater is the ultimate lifestyle choice. They quickly warm an entire room while creating an ambience of sheer delight.The warmth produced by gas heating is fast and efficient, providing the most comfortable environment for clients.

The new Elgas EasyGas DownUnder system will remove the issue of having an LPG cylinder taking up usable yard space. Combining EasyGas DownUnder with efficient LPG heaters will satisfy your customers’ need for clean energy and efficient heating.

EnvisionWeb is an attractive application that delivers effortless control of home systems. It is ideal for use in applications varying from single dwellings to high-end boutique apartments.

EnvisionWeb offers real-time viewing of the status of a system, and allows local and remote control of home-system settings, with separate logins for administrator and users.

EnvisionWeb supports a wide range of web browsers, enabling users to use their preferred web browsing device. It communicates with the control system via an Ethernet gateway, and enables local connection through local area network infrastructure or remote connection via the Cloud.

Designed and manufactured in Australia, Celmec International’s Heatray range is the heating answer for every hospitality venue where comfort and style is paramount.

Celmec International’s Heatray range offers gas-fired and electric systems. The range also includes commercial-grade structural umbrellas, which readily accommodate Heatray heaters and Celmec lighting.

Celmec’s Heatray products have been engineered with aesthetics in mind, as well as to provide efficient performance. This efficiency translates to a more environmentally conscious product with reduced running costs.

Celmec International provides complimentary design assistance and can engineer tailored product accessories for specific projects.

A new wave of energy-efficient fans from Beacon Lighting Commercial includes the Airfusion Climate DC Fan.

Its revolutionary new DC (direct current) technology uses 40% less electricity than standard ceiling fans and produces powerful airflow, making it one of the most energy-efficient ceiling fans on the market.

The Airfusion Climate DC range is also whisper quiet and sleekly styled, making it ideal for contemporary projects.

Contact Beacon Lighting Commercial for a quote or for more information.

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics will debut the industry’s first awning and shade fabrics to feature recycled fibre during the Super Expo 2013, to be held on Queensland’s Gold Coast from 5 to 7 June 2013. The Super Expo is Australia’s largest trade exhibition for the window furnishings and specialized textiles industry.

Sunbrella Renaissance Unity fabrics contain 50% post-industrial recycled Sunbrella fibre, resulting in a vintage canvas look, while retaining all of Sunbrella’s legendary fade-resistance and sun-protection qualities.

“The exciting thing about the new Unity awning and shade fabrics is that they not only have a wonderful environmental story, but they also bring a new look and feel to Sunbrella awning fabrics,” said Vince Hankins, industrial business manager for Glen Raven Custom Fabrics.

The initial launch of Unity fabrics includes five solid colours that are designed to be coordinated with a variety of exterior building trim and fascia materials.

Sunbrella is a registered trademark of Glen Raven, Inc.

Gyprock is continuing to expand its range of cornices with the introduction of two stylish new profiles. Gyprock Aria is a smooth, streamlined profile with clean, elegant lines that provides simple, contemporary elegance for any room. Aria gives designers and home owners a modern alternative to the standard Cove cornice for a modest upgrade investment.

Gyprock Alto takes contemporary elegance a step further with extra detail for added style. Alto joins the Gyprock Inspirations Range of cornice profiles, which are designed to give a new dimension of style and detail.

Influenced by the centuries-old tradition of blown glass and the industrial appeal of metal, Metal Glass recalls an alchemist’s still or a lantern from a Gothic setting.

It is distinguished by a dense and almost opaque transparency, which is achieved by pouring soda powder into the still-incandescent vitreous paste. The ensuing chemical reaction creates myriad bubbles that are transformed into luminous particles when the lamp is turned on.

The internal pyrex cylinder not only spreads the light but is integral to the overall design. In the table version, the outer glass can be placed in two different positions.

There is no better place to look for architecture, interior and landscape products than Selector.com. Whether you need a lighting design company, a bathroom supplier or an acoustics solution, you can search Selector.com’s large database to find the products and services that are right for you. Selector.com is an effective, easy-to-use website where architects, interior designers, landscape architects, builders and home renovators find and enquire about products. It is an ideal way for building industry suppliers to promote their product to a large, targeted audience of professional specifiers and end users. Searching the site is simple, with its extensive list of categories and keywords. Searches can also be refined by supplier, or you can type in your own search criteria.

Each product is shown in clear images. Some items have image slideshows and video demonstrations as well as product specifications and technical data.

Selector.com’s “My Favourites” feature lets you keep the products you love in one place, making it easy for you to share them.

Potential clients can easily make contact with suppliers, as phone, email and web details are provided. A simple contact form can be used to request further information.

Importantly, Selector.com can be accessed wherever you need it. You can use it on your desktop, iPad or other tablet device, or you can link to the mobile phone version, specially designed version for easy viewing.

PGH Bricks and Pavers presents the Alchemy collection of bricks, which highlights a rich assortment of natural minerals in a semi-glazed finish, providing an attractive colour palette for any modern design. The collection transforms bricks from the ordinary to a stand-out feature in the interior or on the exterior of a building design.

The PGH Alchemy collection consists of three products with remarkable metal-like finishes that subtly change colour depending on how the light hits their surface. There is the industrial look of Pewter, the pure fabulousness of Glamour and the luxury of Molten Gold.

The Blade shower drain is the latest fashion accessory from Aquabocci. It features an immaculate new removable anodized alloy lid that is available in three sleek colours: matt black, titanium and GT Silver.

The product offers countless design possibilities, and includes a sophisticated tool that allows the alloy and PVC to be cut to the exact length required, as well as height-adjustable spacers to match the tile thickness.

When ordered, the product is delivered in a super-cool cylinder-style carton that contains all the required fittings, an installation guide and two PVC channel bases to sync with varying floor heights, and waterproofing details.

The UK-based company made a splash with the success of the A40 lineal drain, which is also made from anodized alloy. The Blade has taken two years to develop and the company, which was founded by an industrial designer, is expecting that this new product will be another success.

Street Furniture Australia has launched the Monsoon Collection, a series of litter receptacles featuring innovative and contemporary designs for urban streetscapes.

The collection includes the original and iconic Monsoon Round Bin, the latest City Bin and two sizes of Monsoon Wheelie Bin Enclosure, available with perforated or solid panels.

Featuring an iconic and innovative winged roof, the Monsoon Collection is unique. Every aspect of its roof has been carefully considered and designed to protect garbage from rainwater, scavenging birds, littering and to minimize odours. Three different recycling models are also available.

With its signature roof and size range, the Monsoon Collection offers affordable urban style across a range of applications.

Häfele is known for its high-quality architectural hardware. But some architects, designers and specifiers may not know that it also offers everyday door fittings.

From door chains to door stops, door hinges to door bolts, Häfele’s StarTec Collection provides a complete range of attractive fixtures and fittings in a variety of finishes to complement any modern or contemporary setting. Architects, designers and specifiers can get more from their doors at Häfele.

The popular DomusLift has been supersized to become the robust DomusXL lift, which has a spacious 1100 mm × 1400 mm internal lift car size and carries 400 kgs easily, with a maximum carrying capacity of 600 kg.

Ideal for both residential and commercial disabled access applications, all DomusXL lifts are made the way to the client’s specifications.

Easy Living Home Elevators believes that the elevator should fit the home or building and not the other way around. For that reason, it customizes its lifts to suit specific requirements. With the DomusXL, clients can choose from a range of doors, lighting, floors and walls in different textures and colours.

Even the very buttons of the elevator can be customized, ensuring that the finished product fits seamlessly into the project requirements and complements the decor.

Designed, engineered and manufactured in Italy, the DomusXL home lift is manufactured using the latest European technology, ensuring that it will work well for years to come.

Painting during winter can be a challenge, with the cold weather playing havoc with application and performance. Typically water-based paints applied in very cold weather will have reduced durability or impaired aesthetic appeal.

To help keep the painting on schedule through the colder months, Resene has a range of Wintergrade paint finishes, designed to be applied at temperatures as cold as a chilly 2°C. Available in a range of finishes, Resene Wintergrade paints are available in white or can be tinted to popular Resene whites and neutral colours from a white tone. All paints in the Resene Wintergrade range are Environmental Choice approved and available exclusively from Resene.

Cosentino Group, a leader in the development, production and distribution of quartz and other natural stone surfaces, has launched four new colours in its Eco series: Grey Moss, Creamstone, Red Pine and Forest Snow.

Characterized by their depth and elegance, the new colours from Eco by Cosentino provide an organic, fresh look for any room, with their blended, graceful tones. From the terracotta tones of Red Pine, to the white and brown flecked accents of Forest Snow, these new colours are a great choice to help give character and tonality to any kitchen or bathroom. Red Pine is available solely in the new Suede finish, with the remaining three colours available in a polished finish.

Eco by Cosentino is composed of 75% recycled materials such as mirrors salvaged from houses and buildings, glass from windows and bottles, as well as porcelain from china, tiles and sinks. The result is a durable, hygienic, high-performance surface against straining, scratching and scorching.

Chosen by the end consumer in a social media competition, the new colours of Eco provide an eco-friendly choice and Eco is the ultimate integration of design and the environment.

EnviroSlat decorative and weatherproof cladding is available in a wide range of colours, finishes and profiles. Made from recycled plastic and cellulose fibre, EnviroSlat provides an ideal low-maintenance, termite- and rot-resistant alternative to rainforest timber.

Popular profiles include the 40 mm x 30 mm decorative batten, which is available in five colours and a course-sanded finish on all four sides, making the product look and feel like timber.

Other cladding profiles include the 42 mm x 32 mm concealed fix batten and the 156 mm x 21 mm weatherproof cladding board.

Saltbush-coloured 40 mm x 30 mm EnviroSlat battens have been used on sections of a stunning home in Bulleen, Victoria, where the brief was that “it must look great, be environmentally friendly and offer low maintenance.”

The Wolfin Membrane System was recently specified by the engineering design teams at RailCorp and Leighton Holdings to solve a waterproofing problem in RailCorp’s Sydney freight rail infrastructure.

As part of this project, Andersal Engineering installed the Wolfin Membrane System for Leighton into the culvert at Coxs Creek, Strathfield. The culvert sits directly in the soft, wet earth of the creek bed and its entire surface area is exposed to moisture. Encasing the culvert’s reinforcing steelwork in concrete wasn’t possible due to the construction process. An alternative solution was needed to provide sufficient water protection to prevent moisture from the damp earth seeping into the concrete and penetrating the steelwork, leading to rusting, spalling and structural problems.

To provide a reliable, long-term waterproofing solution, and necessary protection to the steelwork, Andersal Engineering (Licensed Wolfin Applicators) installed two systems from Projex Group (Wolfin and Cosmofin Membranes) to the underside of the slab.

Chiaro™ Screens have been used in the design of the Dee Why RSL Club in northern Sydney. Altis Architecture commissioned Di Emme Creative Solutions to fabricate twelve operable screens to achieve an indoor/outdoor ambience for the restaurant.

Each screen in Chiaro™’s Motif design pivots up by 90 degrees, opening the facade to the landscaped courtyard. The screens were laser-cut in 3-mm aluminium, and all the units were powdercoated in a dark bronze colour.

Di Emme’s painted finishes include hand-rubbed copper highlights over the powdercoat to achieve a warm, aged appearance.

Chiaro™ Screens offers beautiful designs suitable for privacy screens, balustrades, awnings, gates and garden architecture.

In any construction project, time is of the essence, especially in a retail setting where car park spaces are at a premium. Locker Group recently installed an Atmosphere facade at the Park Beach Plaza car park in Coffs Harbour, NSW, where the builder, facility manager and client were delighted with the speed of installation offered by the lightweight system.

The Atmosphere facade, which included elements of different profiles and colours, was installed on tensioned stainless steel cables, allowing the 900 m2 facade to be completed within nine days.

View the time-lapse video of the installation on YouTube at youtube.com/ lockergroup, and fill out the enquiry card for more information.

The external perforated walls on the Swisse marquee at the 2012 Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival were manufactured by Sefar.

All the external walls and internal column surrounds were aluminium sheets perforated with 10 mm holes and the entire area was powdercoated with a gloss finish to give it a clean, sleek feel. This was all achieved two weeks prior to the deadline, and resulted in a professional and modern look.

For custom perforated requirements and global knowledge with local know-how, contact Sefar by filling out the enquiry card.

Installation: Flash Fabrications. Marquee designer: Edwards Moore.

Over 170 Bobrick products have been installed at Brisbane City Hall as part of its recent renovation. Designed by architects HBD + EMTB, of Queensland, and built by the Abi Group, this heritage-listed building has installed nine different Bobrick products, through distributors Barben Industries.

Included in the installation is the B-3803 and B-38903, combined Recessed Paper Towel Dispenser/Waste Receptacles from the TrimLine Series, as well as products from the Classic Series including the B-2111, Surface-Mounted Soap Dispenser and the B-262, Surface-Mounted Paper Towel Dispenser, both in satin-finish stainless steel.

In March 2013 Harris Scarfe opened its new flagship store in Adelaide. Aglo Systems worked as the lighting designers and suppliers to illuminate this iconic store as efficiently as possible.

A focus on Harris Scarfe’s products was paramount to the lighting design, so the Aglo Systems 5000-lumen LED Spot was used to create highlights throughout the central retail areas, while Aglo Systems high-output LED downlights were used to make the products look clear and vibrant. Recessed linear high-output LED strip lights and the Aglo Systems LED highbay, both used throughout the store, give the store a sleek and modern feel.

Aglo Systems provides an in-house design service that offers detailed DIAlux designs, including 3-D renders and RCP plans; a BCA J6 compliance schedule; and complete lighting specification and supply.

The construction industry is rapidly embracing precast concrete as a prefabricated building material that can decrease construction risk, increase return on investment and open up a world of architectural opportunities. Using precast concrete can decrease construction times by up to 75%.

With this in mind, a series of three booklets has been produced by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education, and the National Precast Concrete Association of Australia (NPCAA). The booklets are Amazing Architecture: Explore the possibilities of precast concrete; Mitigating Construction Risk: How precast concrete reduces cost and improves safety; and Minimising Investment Risk: Why precast concrete delivers on investment.

The Landscape Australia Expo will be held on the Gold Coast on 30 and 31 July, and then returns to Melbourne for 5 and 6 September 2013.

The expo continues to be the largest dedicated exhibition for all areas of design, construction and maintenance in the landscape industry, giving visitors a great opportunity to get the products they need for their business and their clients.

The expo will include a tailor-made landscape designers’ breakfast at each event, providing a networking opportunity and featuring seminars specifically for landscape architects and designers, with topics addressing the modern challenges and trends faced by these sectors of the industry. Register to attend the breakfasts by emailing Ketaki Bhave at kbhave@etf.com.au.

Free registration to the Landscape Australia Expo is available for all industry professionals. Fill out the enquiry card for more information.

This year, the Australian Landscape Conference has 15 remarkable presentations, with 13 by key international speakers.

The speakers include: Aniket Bhagwat (India), head of Landscape India; key Australian garden writer Anne Latreille; landscape architect Juan Grimm (Chile); designer Ken Smith (New York); Louisa Jones, a world authority on gardens and landscapes of the Mediterranean; Paul Bangay, one of Australia’s best known designers, with world-class garden photographer Simon Griffiths; distinguished tropical designer Raymond Jungles (Miami); Toshio Watanabe, a key authority on the gardens of Japan; and Peter Watts, a highly respected landscape architect and heritage administrator with a deep knowledge of the arts.

The rapporteur sessions enable participants to comment and interact. The conference also includes a designer gardens tour to the Mornington Peninsula, a speakers’ dinner and workshops.

The conference will be held in Melbourne from 20 to 23 September 2013.

The Intergrain Timber Vision Awards invites architects, landscape architects and interior designers from across Australia to enter their residential and commercial projects that incorporate the visionary use of timber. Entries for the 2013 awards close 28 June, with the winners to be announced in August. Established in 2010, the awards recognize the creative use of timber in the categories of Residential Interior, Commercial Interior, Residential Exterior and Commercial Exterior.

Previous award winners include emerging and high-profile practices such as Elenberg Fraser (Victoria), Riddel Architecture (Queensland), John Wardle Architects (Victoria), Circa Architecture (Tasmania), Silvester Fuller (New South Wales) and Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design (Victoria).

Category winners will receive a $2000 cash prize, Intergrain product valued at $5000 and coverage in Architecture Australia.

Photography: Martin van der Wal.

One hundred and twenty-five inspiring projects have been shortlisted in the 2013 Houses Awards. The Houses Awards is a survey of the best residential work by Australian architects, and these peer-judged awards have become some of Australia’s most sought-after accolades for residential architecture.

On the jury are Alice Hampson (Alice Hampson Architect), Debbie Ryan (McBride Charles Ryan), Jon Clements (Jackson Clements Burrows Architects), Peter Stutchbury (Peter Stutchbury Architecture) and Katelin Butler (editor, Houses magazine).

The Houses Awards is presented by Architecture Media, and supported by Cult, Artedomus, Fisher & Paykel, Geberit, Haymes Paint, Heritage Council of Victoria, Stormtech, Think Brick, Viridian, jury host SC Land and Melbourne accommodation partner The Hatton.

Winners will be revealed at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne on Thursday 25 July.

The projects are shortlisted across eight categories, with the best house to receive the premier award of Australian House of the Year. Visit housesawards.com.au to see the shortlist gallery and purchase tickets to join the celebration.

For further coverage see Houses magazine issue 93 or visit ArchitectureAU.com.

Image 1 – Photography: Nick Bowers.
Image 2 – Photography: Peter Bennetts.
Image 3 – Photography: Gorta Yuuki.

WINNER: BEST NEW PRODUCT AWARD 2013
RECOH-VERT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
EVO BUILDING PRODUCTS

The Recoh-vert Heat Recovery System is a copper counter-flow heat exchanger that uses hot waste water to heat fresh cold mains water. The hot waste water passes through an inner pipe, while fresh mains water passes through an outer pipe, heating up as it goes.

Jurors were impressed that the product “responds to thermal heat loss within the water delivery mechanism of the pipe itself.” They said that it “jumped out immediately” as a simple, sustainable solution that is appropriate for both residential and commercial uses. “It is highly innovative for its sustainable aspects, saving 60% energy and 1,000 kg of CO2.”

FINALIST: BEST NEW PRODUCT AWARD 2013
URBAN METALLIC COLLECTION
PGH BRICKS & PAVERS

The Urban Metallic Collection is a collection of metallic brick finishes in Bronze Sheen, Copper Lustre, Silver Spark and Zinc Shimmer, which the jurors described as having “instant appeal.”

Jurors were excited to see the continued evolution of the humble brick, stating that while there is nothing new about bricks, “these metallic finishes are just amazing.” They said it was a sure-fire marketplace winner. “Brick has an inherent beauty and this new range is just that: beautiful.”

FINALIST: BEST NEW PRODUCT AWARD 2013
ECO+ SOFT TO TOUCH “SUNRISE”
GODFREY HIRST CARPETS

Godfrey Hirst eco+ Soft to Touch “Sunrise” is a soft, durable carpet that is highly stain, soil and fade resistant. It features next-generation DuPont Sorona polymer made from natural corn sugar and generates less greenhouse gases in its production than nylon.

Jurors appreciated its response to “the shortcomings of synthetic polymers used in carpet” and said it will lead to new directions in the industry. They described it as ideal for commercial fitouts seeking Green Star certification.

The results of the 2013 Australian Interior Design Awards were revealed at a special 10-year anniversary presentation at Melbourne’s historic Plaza Ballroom on Friday 31 May. Hundreds gathered to honour the winners and to celebrate the prestigious awards program’s 10th birthday.

Park House by Leeton Pointon Architects + Interiors and Allison Pye Interiors received the premier Interior Design Excellence and Innovation award, as well as the Residential Design award. According to the jury, the project demonstrated outstanding attention to the design of three-dimensional form, materiality and detail, and provided incredibly comfortable spaces that would be a joy to live in. “The designers have demonstrated a respectful and empathic understanding of residential design by offering a variety of delightful spaces for the owners to inhabit.”

The wide range of projects recognized and the abundance of diverse, innovative project submissions persuaded the judges that Australia’s local talent is more than able to compete on the global stage. “From hospitality and workplace, to residential and retail design, all categories were well represented,” says event manager Jacinta Reedy.

Co-presented by the Design Institute of Australia, Designex and Artichoke magazine, the awards have been Australia’s most prominent and well-regarded vehicle for recognizing professional interior design since their inception a decade ago. This year’s jury comprised Paul Brace, director of interiors at Jackson Teece (NSW); Miriam Fanning, founding director of Mim Design (Vic); Will Fung, co-founder of Co-Ap (NSW); Matt Gibson, director of Matt Gibson A + D (Vic); Kirsten Stanisich, director of SJB (NSW); Heidi Stowers, partner at Gray Puksand (Vic); Christina Waterson, creative director of How We Create (Qld); and Steve Woodland, design director at Cox Howlett & Bailey Woodland (WA). The jury is supported by John Gertsakis of Infoactiv (Vic) as sustainability chairperson, and Joanne Cys (FDIA), Associate Professor in Interior Architecture at the University of South Australia, as jury convenor.

The support of corporate sponsors is pivotal to the program’s success. These market-leading organizations are Forbo Flooring Systems, Dulux, The Laminex Group, Smeg, Space, Barrisol, Isis and The Hatton.

For full coverage see Artichoke’s special Australian Interior Design Awards issue. See more in Artichoke issue 43. Visit australianinteriordesignawards.com and ArchitectureAU.com.

Image 1: Park House by Leeton Pointon Architects + Interiors and Allison Pye Interiors, winner of the Interior Design Excellence and Innovation award and the Residential Design award. Photography: Peter Bennetts.

Image 2: Tongue and Groove by Tobias Partners, winner of the Retail Design award. Photography: Justin Alexander.

Image 3: Slattery Australia by Elenberg Fraser, winner of the Workplace Design award. Photography: Peter Clarke.