The June 2022 issue of Architectural Product News magazine showcased information about new products from suppliers including Architecture Media Pty Ltd, Cavalier Bremworth, Gerard Roofs, Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd and Vola. The cover story shone a spotlight on Laminex Australia.
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The architectural vision of Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade Visitor Centre demanded an efficient, flexible yet highly precise construction. Lightweight yet strong, the framing made from Truecore steel made the angular detail of these stunning columns a reality. Engineered to incredibly fine tolerances, Truecore steel is the perfect partner for innovative and ambitious architectural thinking. truecore.com.au
These boards must be seen to be believed – or, in this case, “not seen” to be believed. InvisaBoard by Built Boards is Australia’s first true-flush sub-board designed to be recessed into plaster walls, hidden from sight, for a high-end finish.
Currently available in two options – 13-pole with one DIN rail and 26-pole with two DIN rails – with more sizes to come, this innovative TrueFlush system delivers a 100% flush plaster finish.
Built Boards’ quality of build doesn’t stop at aesthetics. Each InvisaBoard is crafted from powdercoated 1 mm steel sheeting, rather than the plastic found in most off-the-shelf sub-boards.
Each board comes install-ready, supplied with a pre-primed and ready-to-paint door, pole filler strips, snap bushings, and circuit indication sticker kit. An optional surface fit door kit has also been developed for situations where the TrueFlush component has not been plastered in, with the door designed to sit flush on the plaster surface. builtboards.com.au
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Woodgrain laminates from the Laminex® Colour Collection.
CJH Studio celebrates the authentic appeal of woodgrain laminates from the Laminex® Colour Collection with an open wardrobe of natural beauty, which offers unconventional, convertible and flexible comfort in unexpected ways.
CJH Studio explores their trademark bespoke furniture style with a convertible make-up desk, best exemplifying their approach to practical, flexible living. The desk is lined in complementary Laminex® Raw Cotton, which is purposeful and clean when exposed, and vanishes into the functional counter when closed.
The strong lines of the wardrobe are broken up with a soft back curve to the hanging space, highlighting the versatility of Laminex® Woodgrains.
Using a deliberate mix of authentic timber and mineral finishes, the wardrobe benefits from a consistency of materiality.
The minimalist results are detail driven without sacrificing durability or the desirable design touches we look for in our everyday routines. laminex.com.au
Design and build with confidence
Concrete is the world’s most popular construction material. It is fluid and can be engineered and formed to your exact design and then sets strong for life. Concrete is used everywhere from houses to multi-storey buildings to infrastructure projects including bridges, tunnels, dams, airports and roads.
Sustainable for life
Concrete is 100% recyclable and uses recycled materils in manufacture. Across its whole life cycle, concrete is a remarkably sustainable and resilient construction material from the sourcing of materials, the design and operation of buildings and to end-of-life re-use or recycling.
Solid, safe and lasting
With concrete you are futureproofing your build and futureproofing Australia. Concrete is Australia’s locally manufactured, proven, durable and resilient construction material that just gets stronger over time. It is trusted to build the places in which we live, work and play and to construct the infrastructure that we rely on now and into the future.
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Pressed steel roofing panel systems with textured or smooth finishes – now available in Australia
Proven around the world for over 60 years, Gerard pressed steel roofs are now available in Australia. Popular for their stylish looks, with designs ranging from classic to modern, a Gerard roof can enhance any home.
Withstands the test of time
For decades, Gerard roofs have been widely acclaimed for their robust quality, innovative design and wide range of finishes and accessories. Each roof is made up of individual pressed panels installed using a unique fixing system that effectively locks them together to form a single structural unit. The result is a roof that lasts a very long time, and can endure some of the most extreme climates and environments on the planet.
Survives the harshest threats
The innovative design of the panels, high strength-to-weight ratio make a Gerard roof safe and secure against almost anything nature serves up. The securely interlocked panels eliminate gaps where flying embers may enter, making the system one the most fire-safe available – even approved for use in Australia’s highest bushfire zones (BAL–FZ).
Gerard’s unique fixing method has also been proven, by James Cook University, to withstand wind speeds of more than 350 km/h (stronger than a category 3 tropical cyclone). And being steel, Gerard roofs enjoy the highest possible rating for impact resistance. So, while giant hail stones destroyed many slate, clay and concrete tile roofs in the devastating Sydney 1999 hailstorm, Gerard roofs survived. In adverse conditions of all sorts, Gerard roofs have excelled where others have not.
Iron-clad warranty
A roof is more exposed to the elements than any other part of the home. With this in mind, Gerard stands by its roofs with a complete product warranty that provides both clarity and peace of mind. In standard environments, Gerard roofs are guaranteed to remain weatherproof for decades, protecting the home for many years to come. gerardroofs.com.au
Fielders’ FreeForm™ is part of the standing-seam family of architectural roof cladding profiles, designed to meet the most demanding architectural requirements through the combination of outstanding functionality and stunning aesthetics.
FreeForm™ is engineered for flexibility in various construction applications including standard purlins, vertical walls, conical tapered roof profiles, and built-up roof system applications.
Available in both pre-painted Colorbond steel and aluminium finishes, FreeForm™ architectural roof cladding profiles can be rolled on-site to any size using the Fielders Mobile Mill. fielders.com.au/products/platinum-portfolio/freeform
Gold Coast Airport’s southern terminal is having a 30,000 m2 expansion, designed by Hassell, that will double the footprint of the existing build.
Construction presented numerous challenges, including scale, noise reduction and a global pandemic. Havendeen Roofing project manager Jaime Genn explained, “A double layer of locally made Ecoply plywood was installed over the entire roof to meet the acoustic rating – totalling 14,000 m². The added benefit was that workers then had free reign to work under it while insulation and roofing sheets were installed on top.” This ultimately helped speed up construction. ecoply.com.au
Fielders’ innovative Aramax® structural cladding system is unlike any other: bigger, bolder and deeper than conventional steel cladding profiles.
Aramax® roof sheeting allows for huge roofing spans of up to 20 m with no purlins or girts, eliminating some of the cost and complexity of the building’s secondary structure.
The Aramax® system serves as a visually stunning structural component, reducing cost without compromising performance.
fielders.com.au/products/platinum-portfolio/aramax
Slim and groovy just got bigger! weathertex.com.au
Reimagine cladded facades with these innovative aluminium cladding products from DECO Australia
With a spotlight on durability, aesthetics and compliance in cladding products, architectural building systems supplier DECO Australia offers three complete cladding systems that meet the needs of specifiers, builders and the wider construction industry.
The aluminium DecoClad®, DecoBatten® and DecoPanel® products are suitable for a range of applications, realizing creative designs with enduring aesthetic appeal. Each system is lightweight and easily installed, and has a range of accessories. Dimensionally stable profiles and hardwearing finishes provide longevity and ease of maintenance.
Solid aluminium is the future of cladding, bringing classic design to applications where traditional materials – such as timber and composite panels – can’t be used. Completely non-combustible, aluminium will not ignite or spread flame, and can be used on high-rise buildings and in bushland areas where fire safety is paramount. DECO’s aluminium cladding options are recyclable, will not warp or rot, and do not require regular refinishing, retaining their appearance for years to come.
DecoClad® reinvents the traditional weatherboard. It features a patented interlocking aluminium board with concealed fixings, for quick and easy installation. DecoClad® is available in six different profiles: two weatherboards, a smaller Croatia board, two with recessed “shadows” for seamless transitions, and a V-groove board.
DecoBatten® captures the rising trend of batten facades. The two-piece QuickClick™ installation system and lightweight profiles allow the battens to be installed seamlessly across walls, ceilings, windows and doors. With the unique SpaceBase™ backing plate, DecoBatten® becomes a complete cladding system, spacing battens evenly across unfinished substrates or surfaces.
DecoPanel® replicates the contemporary aluminium composite panel style – minus a combustible core. Lightweight, easily face-fixed and available in different sizes, DecoPanel® can cover large spaces such as high-rise facades. The 2 mm aluminium panels can handle curved surfaces, and can be customized in a myriad of ways, including bending, laser cutting and perforation.
With a range of finishes available, DECO cladding systems offer ultimate design flexibility. Choose from DECO’s renowned finishes: DecoWood® sublimated, timber-look powdercoated finish; DecoVogue™ concrete-look and rust-look finishes; DecoUltra™ metallic anodized finishes; and DecoCoat™ solid colours.
Bring cladding design to life with DECO’s aluminium systems – the clever way to clad your next project. deco.net.au
Fielders FreeForm roofing profile’s effortless ability to adapt to the most complex of design is simply unmatched. It is this flexibility that allows FreeForm to meet the most demanding architectural requirements including single skin roof, vertical wall and conical tapered applications. With the capability to be curved in multiple directions, choose FreeForm to bring the most out of your next structurally intricate design. fielders.com.au
Cooking specialist Wolf combines performance, design and dependability in the Wolf M series. Designed for timeless appeal, there is a Wolf M series oven for any kitchen aesthetic.
Professional pairs iconic Wolf red control knobs and gleaming stainless steel. Transitional features a framed design and tubular handle that integrates into any kitchen. And the sleek, handleless Contemporary suits even the most visionary kitchen.
Wolf M series ovens incorporate colour LCD touch-screen controls, pre-set programs, interior lighting, pyrolytic cleaning, 144 L capacity and advanced Dual VertiCross™ convection for fast preheating and consistent results. subzero-wolf.com.au
The selection, sourcing and authenticity of Elton Group’s timber veneer were vital factors in bringing the design of Adelaide Sofitel Hotel’s ninth-floor restaurant to life.
Supplementing WoodWall veneer used throughout the hotel, Elton Group worked with Sofitel to create a custom-stained oak WoodWall that perfectly matched the foyer parquet floor.
Hung in single 4 m full-length sheets and sequence-matched, the flexible and paper-backed WoodWall veneer allowed the crafting of perfect joins that are not possible with other forms of timber veneer. Prefinished with a timber polish, elegant solid timber mouldings were added and stained to match the WoodWall, creating a traditional fielded panel aesthetic.
Installed just days before opening, WoodWall rolls were delivered to site and hung with no framing or on-site finishing required, taking a fraction of the time it would to install traditional timber panels. WoodWall is Group 1 fire-rated, defect-free and provided in sequence-matched runs, making it perfect for commercial applications. eltongroup.com/woodwall
Brushed stainless steel tapware from VOLA celebrates the beauty of the material and showcases modernist design.
Aesthetically, it complements other natural materials such as wood, concrete, stone and glass, and the textured brushed finish proves timeless. It is also a popular choice for high-traffic areas where durability and hygiene are of great importance.
VOLA’s stainless steel collection, along with all VOLA products, is based on a modular design system that allows for customization according to individual needs. The VOLA collection consists of timeless, premium-quality tapware and accessories, which are available in solid stainless steel or lead-free brass.
The brand’s deep appreciation for precious resources means “throw away less and reuse more.” Adopting this into its designs, VOLA only uses high-quality and recyclable metals. This enables it to recover and reuse 100% of waste for the production of new stainless steel cylinders, ensuring the longevity of products from the outset. en.vola.com
Balancing function with Laminex® Colour Collection aesthetics, CJH Studio created a kitchen of gentle curves and natural textures to withstand the rigours of domestic life with calm confidence. laminex.com.au
Certified Australian made and owned, the afs rediwall® permanent formwork walling solution from CSR can help add space to every home.
It’s the one attribute every design demands – space. More is better. Space for the kids or the cars or the cinema. Space for the cellar. Or just space to breathe.
The afs rediwall® system from CSR increases design efficiency and flexibility for structural walls. It’s a simple, compliant and reliable way to build above-ground and basement walls. And it is a cleaner and faster alternative to installing pre-cast concrete, blockwork and in-situ concrete. afsformwork.com.au
Premium rug and carpet company Bremworth is focused on helping consumers bring more natural products into homes.
Its choice of fibre is New Zealand wool, which is high performing, 100% natural, biodegradable and renewable. With a large range of wool carpet styles and rugs available in custom shapes and sizes, Bremworth has the perfect solution to soften and elevate your home interior. bremworth.com.au
Workspace Commercial Furniture offers a large variety of tables that will add to any commercial space, from side and coffee tables to high-bar options and boardroom tables.
With the manufacturing and design capabilities to make designs come to life, the Workspace team can help architects and designers to customize a table to suit individual needs.
The range includes solutions for meeting and breakout spaces such as the Ascham, A-Series and Break tables, as well as side tables, occasional tables, coffee tables and more. selector.com/commercial-tables
Austral’s Premium Structural is a cost-effective and versatile exterior appearance-grade plywood. It is popular in marine applications, gymnasiums, workshops, schools and fitouts.
Full hoop pine construction makes for a very stable plywood panel, and the closed-grain veneer produces a superb paint finish. Overall, it is a workable and tool-friendly panel.
The panel’s superior stress grade enhances its versatility and is attributable to Austral’s premium hoop pine resource.
selector.com/appearance-grade-plywood-premium-structural
The Oceanic Sheet carpet by Godfrey Hirst is a commercial broadloom available in 16 colours.
Drawing influence from the stunning reefs of the Tasman and Coral seas, this innovative collection features various formats of carpet. Oceanic Sheet is range of a 1.96 m wide mini rolls. selector.com/patterned-broadloom-carpet-oceanic-sheet
The Heroal RS 37 RC 2 slim security roller shutter slats are filled with a high-density foam, giving the slats extreme bending strength and stability and allowing them to achieve a burglar resistance class of RC 2 according to DIN 1627.
The durable slats have a coverage width of 38.1 mm and a nominal thickness of 10.16 mm. selector.com/roller-shutter-slats-heroal-rs-37-rc-2
The Milano Slider Junior ceiling fan from Fans City offers a unique design with a handcrafted timber blade for maximum air displacement.
Recommended by Choice for the past four consecutive years, the fan is almost silent – 33 dB on high speed – and has a low speed of only 50 RPM, making it suitable for bedrooms.
Advanced technology and a BLDC motor mean the fan is built to last. selector.com/quiet-ceiling-fan-milano-slider-junior
Australia’s prominent specialized drainage business Stormtech recognizes the pivotal role of on-site measurements and puts this process at the heart of its operations. This service captures the exact drainage requirements of a project.
By engaging Stormtech, clients can expect superior drainage advice – this is particularly valuable if they are less familiar with the brand’s products and drainage solutions. selector.com/slimline-grates-and-drains
Extreme 32 is a heavy-duty shade cloth range designed for large-scale shade installations that require high strength and stability. It has been extensively used across Australia in commercial carparks and council park playgrounds.
Due to its unique monofilament and tape construction, Extreme 32 provides outstanding solar protection. To ensure it stands up to Australia’s tough environmental conditions, the fabric is manufactured using the highest-quality raw materials. Extreme 32 has been rigorously tested against the elements, and is offered with a 10-year warranty against UV breakdown. selector.com/shade-cloth-extreme-33
With the hands-free sanitizing station from Handy Sanitiser, easy sanitization is at your fingertips. Place your hands under the sensor and allow the unit to dispense right into your hands.
With counter display, wall mount and floor stand options, plus a versatile design, the Handy Sanitiser station can go anywhere. You can even customize the station with brand colours, imagery and powdercoat options. selector.com/hand-sanitization-station-dispenser-handy-sanitiser
The materials used in designing cabinetry vary greatly, as does material thickness. The Tiomos furniture hinge solutions present a range of material options, from high-pressure laminate and mineral composites to glass and aluminium.
Available in ‘Nickel’ and ‘Night’ finishes, Tiomos hidden hinges create a clean and beautiful cabinet interior. For doors measuring up to 2,000 mm × 600 mm (or weighing 12 kg or less), only two hinges are required.
The Tiomos flap hinge is a modern, square-shaped, beautifully finished hinge system that allows for drop-down door panels. selector.com/furniture-hinge-systems-tiomos
Gripflex by Dribond Construction Chemicals is a premium polymer-modified, water-resistant, cement-based adhesive for bonding ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles to porous and non-porous surfaces subject to vibration and thermal movement.
It can be applied as a thick or thin bed, internally and externally, to floors and walls. Gripflex adhesive is for fixing over most substrates, including concrete, heated concrete slabs, cement render, fibre cement sheets, plasterboard, existing properly prepared ceramic tiles, and waterproof membranes in shower alcoves. selector.com/ceramic-tile-adhesive-gripflex-1
The Glazed range of bricks from Littlehampton Bricks offers not only unique textures and finishes, but stunning one-of-a-kind colours, such as ‘Aquarius,’ that stand out a mile away. The glazed clay bricks are both beautiful and totally individual, as you would expect from a boutique manufacturing process.
Glazed bricks are seeing a large resurgence in designs for their unique appearance and longevity, being used in building applications worldwide – both residential and commercial. selector.com/textured-glazed-clay-bricks-glazed-aquarius
DMF International supplies, installs and services Efaflex’s range of specialized spiral and folding doors for Australian clients.
The Efaflex doors are custom-made to size and, depending on the model, will provide a high-speed, secure and widely resistant solution for applications such as carparks, building access, warehouses, government buildings and courthouses.
Rapid-action doors also need to have reliable and effective safety sensors, and Efaflex doors come with an integrated TLG light curtain and touch-sensitive bottom rail.
DMF International welcomes enquiries about products and applications. selector.com/high-speed-spiral-doors-efaflex
Geberit touchless taps and flush buttons offer stylish, hygienic and easy-to-clean bathroom solutions. Hygiene is an important consideration in public and commercial bathroom design.
The self-sustainable HyTronic sensor tap is designed for green buildings. It includes a small generator, independent from the main power supply or battery power. Flowing water charges the accumulator via the hydroelectric turbine, which produces electricity to ensure the tap is always operational. selector.com/taps-and-flush-buttons-geberit-touchless-technology
Supplied by Dasso Group, Dasso XTR and Dasso CTECH waterproof bamboo timber decking are composed of 83% natural bamboo fibres and 13% phenolic resin. The supplier claims that this combination creates the smallest carbon footprint of any timber product with an EPD label.
Natural bamboo grains, after ceramic infusion and ultra-high pressure condensation treatment, turn a lush cognac colour. Dasso CTECH undergoes this process. Dasso XTR undergoes an extreme carbonization process that occurs at 220 °C, turning the bamboo an espresso-to-charcoal colour. selector.com/weatherproof-bamboo-timber-decking-xtr-and-ctech
The P09_W by ILVE is a bespoke, custom-made, electric cooking suite with the unique style of the Professional Plus range of freestanding ovens and its customization options.
Colours, finishes, hobs and ovens can be combined to find a balance between functionality, power, style, aesthetics and lifestyle in the kitchen. Seven sizes are also available. selector.com/electric-90-cm-cooking-suite-professional-plus-p09_w
Groundfloor’s range of smart delivery lockers can be arranged into a multitude of combinations. Hundreds of lockers can be managed by one kiosk.
Four door sizes allow Groundfloor lockers to accept almost any delivery. The lockers have been designed to fit Australian parcel sizes, from post satchels to cases of wine. Tower configurations feature a high number of small and medium doors to match the higher rate of small and medium parcel deliveries.
Groundfloor lockers can be located indoors or outdoors in a sheltered location. The systems can be installed freestanding or built in for a flush finish and can be added at any project stage. selector.com/smart-delivery-parcel-and-mail-lockers
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This new partnership sees Gubi appoint Cult as the exclusive vendor of the complete Gubi collection of furniture and lighting in three core markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
All Gubi commercial trade sales, including business with architects, designers and specifiers, is now exclusively managed by Cult in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
Cult has distributed Gubi in Australia for more than 10 years, both as a B2B supplier and B2C retailer. Following a long and successful partnership over the last decade, this exclusivity appointment marks a significant milestone for Cult and Gubi. cultdesign.com.au
More than 400 of Australia’s top architecture, design and property development professionals gathered to celebrate the opening of Signorino’s expanded Stone Gallery, home to the southern hemisphere’s largest selection of natural stone slabs.
The 12,000 m2 gallery has the singular purpose of storing and displaying more than 12,500 individual slabs of natural stone that designers and discerning home and business owners can peruse and hand-select. The Gallery meticulously orders and presents an unrivalled variety of stone. It’s a welcome new resource for the architecture and design industry, with something to suit the selector’s every need – be it colour, size, purpose, uniqueness, or impact. signorino.com.au
The twelfth Houses Awards will be celebrated on Friday 29 July 2022. Tickets are on sale now.
Presented by Houses magazine, the Houses Awards is an annual program celebrating Australia’s best residential projects.
Excellence is rewarded in nine categories, with the best house receiving the premier award of Australian House of the Year. A Houses Award is one of Australia’s most sought-after accolades for residential work.
Each year, the Houses Awards entries provide a unique insight into contemporary residential design and the contribution Australia’s architects and designers make to enhancing the way we live today.
Entries are judged by an eminent panel of architects and designers who are themselves recognized for creating inspirational Australian homes. The judging is anonymous, transparent and confidential. housesawards.com.au
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The Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) was the first building in Australia fully accredited under the Living Building Challenge (LBC), as well as being the Illawarra’s first six-star Green Star Building. The LBC is arguably the highest built environment sustainability accreditation in the world today with its ambition to encourage buildings to be net zero energy and water, to connect more readily with the natural environment, and provide comfortable and restorative places to live and work.
The SBRC not only embodies sustainable design, but is a “living” laboratory for improving building and material design. The “high-bay” roof is divided into two discrete sections using Colorbond steel in the colour Surfmist and Colorbond Coolmax steel. These materials were chosen for their high solar reflectance (low absorptance) and ability to improve the thermal performance of a building.
The building also meets the high standards demanded by the material and waste requirements of the LBC with the BlueScope materials used being manufactured locally and incorporating recycled content. BlueScope is also committed to sustainable sourcing practices that create, protect and built long-term environmental, social and economic value. steel.com.au/epd
