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Chances are, even if you’re not familiar with the name HVG Facades, you’ll have noticed, walked through or taken shelter under their work. With a history dating back more than 50 years, HVG Facades has supplied the Australian construction industry with an extensive range of products for new builds, or remedial and recladding applications. And […]
Edward Linacre is an industrial designer, artist and co-founder of the creative community platform Mycelium Studios. He also received the Object – Furniture and Lighting – Professional award at the IDEA 2021 gala in Sydney for his project titled Flask System. Described as broaching new territory in architectural lighting, the Flask System includes a novel […]
As one of the four townhouses sitting along the Elster canal in Melbourne’s suburb of Elwood, the residence elegantly references the myriad of tones and textures found right outside its door. Built on the traditional lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam Clan, Elwood Home celebrates its connection of indoors with the outdoors and strengthens the Australian […]
Australian workplaces are adapting to life post-global pandemic and Herman Miller is right there beside them with its new collection OE1. The market is responding and learning that whether working from home, in the office or collaborating via a hybrid arrangement, adaptability and versatility are essential. OE1 was designed in response to this new normal, […]
Time’s up on standing still and Shaw Contract is ready to walk forward with purpose and optimism. Designing products that create a better, fairer future is the heart of Shaw Contract. As a human-centric, people-powered organisation, Shaw Contract is actively designing solutions with their customers in the areas of Material Health, Circularity, Carbon, and Diversity, […]
This month, Herman Miller launched Byne System, a highly configurable workstation that supports change as it happens. Through their research, Herman Miller discovered the value of office furniture that can adapt to the face of changing rules, regulations, safety needs, as well as fluctuating project and team needs, and offer customisation for clients. The Byne […]
Inspired by honest materials intertwined by a refined sensibility of contemporary craftsmanship, Melbourne-based designer-maker Samuel Burns is an emerging creative to watch. Establishing Sabu Studios in 2020, Burns has produced subtle and unobtrusive designs that delight and intrigue. Earlier last month at the IDEA 2021 gala in Sydney, Burns was also announced the recipient for […]
Today’s lookbook showcases seven Australian furniture and lighting designs that demonstrate genuine innovation in terms of materials, manufacturing, and distribution or functionality. Our curated visual inspiration is from the IDEA 2021 finalists. The winners and highly commended were announced last week, which you can check out here. IDEA 2022 is now open for entries, celebrating the best Australian interior […]
Workplaces are adapting to life post-pandemic and Herman Millerā€™s OE1 Micro Pack is supporting this transition with its functional and colourful adjustability for every office.Ā Primed for agility, the OE1 Micro Pack enables dexterity for organisations, teams, and individuals by creating flexible, fluid environments that adapt to evolving goals and personal preferences. The OE1 Micro […]
Shaw Contractā€™s Australian In Stock program is designed to help you meet fast turnarounds without compromising on design concepts or creativity. Choose from more than 200,000 square metres of carpet tile, plank and LVT products – all of which are available for immediate despatch from Australian stock. From base build products to high design collections, […]
The kitchen has always been the heart of the home. Itā€™s the meeting place where we gather with family and friends. Itā€™s where our senses come alive and where we eat, taste, and cook. Itā€™s the emotional heartbeat of the home and itā€™s where Omega Appliances live and breathe. Omega appliances are made to make […]
Signature Floors has teamed up with design studio Nettletontribe to provide a dynamic hospitality experience for Club Auburn’s new home. Established in 1962 in Sydney’s western suburbs, Club Auburn’s recent relocation to a brand-new building called for a new look and feel. The hospitality venue offers an exciting range of entertainment options and versatile private […]
Complementing its existing range of aluminium and marine grade stainless steel stair brackets, the HB 595 Stair Rail Bracket is milled from aluminium and available in a variety of different finishes. Made from non-anodised aluminium alloy material, the HB 595 is a soon-to-be classic. The collection is perfect for the design savvy here in Australia […]
Ahead of National Recycling Week, Gumtree has unveiled a limited collection of upcycled home decor and accessories in partnership with emerging Melbourne artist, Josh and Matt Design. Gumtree Collections is a new elevated offering from Gumtree, which aims to highlight how the circular economy can support the transformation of unwanted items into premium ones, saving […]
The 2021 nau collection from Cult features contemporary, hand-crafted furniture and lighting from the likes of Adam Goodrum, Kate Stokes, Adam Cornish and Tom Fereday. Designed and made in Australia, the much-anticipated new collection is packed with everything from outdoor pieces to a locally crafted flat-pack furniture series to an edit of functional, refined designs […]
The Studio by Signature Floors combines the expertise of some of Australia’s qualified and experienced textile designers to provide stylish and durable custom carpets for commercial flooring projects. The Studio is a space for ideas and exploration. So whether you’re inspired by nature, abstraction, or the built world – you can rely on the Signature […]
Inspired by the popular Place range, the new Hearth collection from Ross Gardam features generous proportions perfect for lounging, while its modular nature ensures it fits any space. The new collection is all about its proportions – oversized French seams, soft arms and spacious surfaces. Gardam set out to create pieces that were distinctive, instantly […]
Now in its 16th year, the Shaw Contract Design Awards program is a chance to recognise the spaces that shape and inspire new ways of living, working, learning and healing. The 2021 Shaw Contract Design Awards had over 700 submissions from 37 countries with 46 projects selected as Category Finalists by a diverse panel of […]
Silver Thomas Hanley called upon the expertise of dedicated facade products supplier HVG Facades in the major redevelopment of Sunshine Hospital’s emergency department. Already home to one of the busiest emergency departments in Victoria, Sunshine Hospital undertook a $34.9 million expansion to meet the needs of an expanding population. Officially opened in March this year, […]
The kitchen has always been the heart of every home where we meet and gather with family and friends to eat, taste and cook. It’s the emotional heartbeat of the home and it’s where Omega lives and breathes. Omega is all about the little moments in life – feeding our loved ones, gathering around the […]
Designed in response to growing project constraints and tightening timelines, Fusion Planks by Signature promises to deliver exceptional functional flooring within budget. This colour carpet plank collection offers a stunning colour, pattern and coordination story for a range of budgets. It’s also GreenTag GreenRate level A certified for Green Star projects and can contribute to […]
Bloomingdales pendants and finishes add another layer of ethereal texture to this Blue Mountains home, providing much-needed sustenance to its interiors. Built in 1990 and bought by the current owners in 2016, the single-level dwelling was a “cosy and sturdy” home that required hints of modernity indoors. Surrounded by dreamy and magnificent gardens, the clients’ […]
The new collection by Shaw Contract includes both carpet and resilient flooring options that symbolises and promotes the strength of dialogue. “Whether it’s a quick hello in the hallway, a weekly team check-in, or rousing live-stream speech, dialogue has power,” says Shaw Contract. “It is a potent exchange, best experienced face-to-face, that satisfies our human […]
Through extensive research and expert insight, Herman Miller has revealed three key insights to help organisations gain employee engagement and flexible productivity for the long term. The global pandemic has and will continue to affect every aspect of life. Whether it be work, home or study, Herman Miller believes that problem-solving, human-centred design means supporting […]
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