Indholdsfortegnelse for December - January 2022 i Architecture Au Products

Cosentino Group, a global leader in the production of high-performance and sustainable surfaces, presents Onirika and Kraftizen, the latest addition to its innovative Dekton® collection of ultra-compact stone. Cosentino and international interior designer Nina Magon have come together to create the Dekton® Onirika collection of surfaces. Inspired by the luxury and opulence of natural marble patterning, Onirika showcases eight bold designs: Awake, Lucid, Somnia, Neural, Trance, Vigil, Daze and Morpheus. “We are not attempting to mimic any existing natural stone. With Dekton® technology, we are able to create our own colours and structures, bringing to life something that is unique, beautiful and irreplaceable. That is the purpose of Onirika – to showcase the versatility of Dekton®,” shared Houston-based designer Nina Magon. Offering a more pared-back look and feel, Kraftizen boasts…

Capral is excited to introduce LocAl®, a lower-carbon primary aluminium option available across Capral’s locally manufactured extruded window and door systems. LocAl® by Capral provides Australian architects, designers, builders and developers with access to cleaner, greener, more sustainable aluminium for their projects. For many years Capral has been a leader in supplying commercial and residential window, door and framing systems for use in a wide range of building applications. With its commitment to reaching Net Zero emissions by 2050, Capral will supply its established range of aluminium window and door systems with a 50% reduction in embodied carbon, giving architects the ability to specify a locally extruded and manufactured product with green credentials. In addition to lower carbon emissions, the primary aluminium offered under the LocAl® brand is sourced exclusively…

Kaolin is a Sydney-based supplier of luxury porcelain tiles, taking its name from a pure clay called “Kaolin”, which is considered to offer the best in hardness, elasticity and translucence. From its newly opened showroom in Sydney, Kaolin offers a comprehensive range of opulent stone and marble-inspired porcelain tiles. Kaolin’s range of tiles mimics the pattern and fine detail of natural stone, combining craftsmanship with modern engineering and sustainable manufacturing. Kaolin believes that sustainable practice does not compromise aesthetic beauty, replicating real stone down to the finest detail in its porcelain tiles. Its collections are sustainable, affordable, heat-resistant, stain-free and recyclable – making them suitable for a variety of residential and commercial projects. Kaolin’s collection includes more than 750 boldly coloured and textured tiles in extra-large formats, panels and a…

When designing a new kitchen or renovating an existing one, it’s important to consider storage requirements and layout as ways of adding greater functionality to the space. Blum’s customizable cabinet solutions allow designers to maximise kitchen space – creating valuable additional storage without needing to change the dimensions of the room. The SPACE TOWER, SPACE CORNER, SPACE TWIN and Sink drawer by Blum transform hidden or tricky spaces into functional kitchen storage – enhancing ergonomics and workflow. Blum’s SPACE TOWER pantry ensures that every item is always close at hand with its individual pull-outs, which allow users to access the contents from three sides. At full extension, users can reach items at the back of the drawer with ease, so no items are lost or forgotten in the depths of…

ArmourPanel by Big River Group is a strong and durable decorative plywood – designed, tested and approved to tolerate extremes of heat and humidity and resist shrinkage. These hard-wearing plywood panels are an ideal choice for flooring, ceiling or wall linings in high-traffic residential and commercial areas. Australian-made ArmourPanel is made from layers of eucalypt hardwood veneers, bonded together to form a strong solid, stable product. selector/strong-decorative plywood-armourpanel Item 30 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Arrow Metal perforated metal products are a trusted choice for architects, designers, engineers and artists, with an extensive range of metal patterns, colours and finish options available. Whether using perforated metal for its energy-saving capabilities, acoustic benefits, lighting effects or aesthetic appearance, Arrow Metal’s range of perforated metal products are suitable for a wide variety of commercial and residential applications. selector/steel-and-aluminium-perforated-metal-products Item 33 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Cape Barren by Archier is a brass tap mixer – the result of a successful design collaboration between Wood Melbourne and Archier. The timeless and contemporary design of Cape Barren adapts to a range of interior spaces and will gracefully develop a patina with age. Raw brass ages uniquely from piece to piece, therefore colour variation may appear – Archier celebrates this natural characteristic as a unique feature of the material. This product is available in raw brass, aged brass, sealed brass and sealed aged brass. selector/brass-tap-mixer-cape-barren Item 37 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

AFS Logicwall® is the permanent formwork system that has changed the way architects and engineers approach prefabricated building design. A fully compliant deep-beam-functioning concrete walling system, AFS Logicwall® is ideal for commercial interior and exterior applications – providing quick construction and an engineered solution in one. selector/structural-wall-formwork system-afs-logicwall Item 40 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

The Awards celebrate Australia and New Zealand’s best hospitality projects, rewarding design achievement in seven categories. Entries make the awards a unique opportunity for architects, designers and their clients to present their best new projects. Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Architects and the Design Institute of Australia, this year’s jury includes Shannon Bennett (chef and restaurateur), Rodney Eggleston (director of March Studio), Melissa Leong (Masterchef judge and food writer), Fiona Lynch (founder of Fiona Lynch Office) and Cassie Hansen (editor of Artichoke). Cassie Hansen, editor of Artichoke and Eat Drink Design Awards jury chair, explained that the Awards are a prism through which we can analyze the influences and shifting design narratives in the always evolving, and competitive, hospitality industry. “The design community seems to be embracing a trend…

Phoenix has released its Curated Finishes Collection, showcasing eight product finishes across its tapware, showers and accessories collection. The release features two recently launched finishes – Matte White and Brushed Carbon – along with existing options Brushed Gold, Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gun Metal, Matte Black and Stainless Steel. Phoenix’s range of premium metal finishes pairs tastefully with contemporary materials, such as handmade tiles, natural stone, luxury marble and warm timbers. Phoenix worked with respected Melbourne stylist Ben Sheppard to create its “living mood boards” to help audiences bring their bathroom visions to life – highlighting the cohesion that can be achieved when the same finish is shared across all bathroom fittings. Phoenix follows premium plating processes to create its range of bathroom and kitchen fittings, with the latest technology and…

Elton Group’s WoodWall is a game-changing product that leads the industry in the manufacturing and application of real timber for interior environments. Sliced from high-quality timber logs, WoodWall is made by a unique patented production process that involves hand-joining sliced timber sheets and laying them over a stabilizing backing, including a layer of metal foil that provides the Group 1 fire rating. Supplied pre-finished with a satin polish and a total thickness of just 0.5 mm, WoodWall can be directly applied to prepared walls, ceilings, bulkheads, and column surfaces – just like a wallpaper and without the need for supporting framing, substrates or split battens. Available in an extensive selection of natural timbers and timber patterns, WoodWall pre-finished timber veneer is suitable for a broad range of interior settings and…

Designed to blend perfectly with the design of your outdoor space, the Lysaght Living range will help to maximize your home’s potential and improve your enjoyment of the great outdoors. Lysaght Living is a leading Australian manufacturer of home additions, with an extensive range that includes patios, pergolas, verandahs, carports, gazebos and decks. With a reputation for offering professional service and design flexibility, Lysaght Living’s comprehensive national dealer network provides customers with expert advice at every stage of the process – from design through to installation. Lysaght offer a wide range of product options and profiles to choose from – flat or pitched, freestanding or attached – to suit almost every Aussie home. From a show-stopping backyard pergola to a relaxing verandah that blends seamlessly with your home’s architectural style,…

Franc and Jenny created Plant Tiles to meet the changing needs of Australian homeowners and the backyards they maintain. As urban areas become more densely populated and housing lots become smaller, new bespoke garden ideas are needed. A growing number of time-poor gardeners desire a low-maintenance lawn alternative that will deliver instant results and maximize the use of small outdoor areas. No-mow Plant Tiles provide a lush system of low-growing ground covers, available in flowering herbs or hardy perennials, to deliver drought-tolerant and edible instant green coverage. Each individual tile covers the same area as 10 100 mm pots of ground cover plants. Conceived as a green carpet tile in response to the demand for an impactful and time-saving solution, Plant Tiles helps homeowners to achieve instant garden makeover results.…

Le Club Armchair, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, features flowing lines and a curved sculptural design. Inspired by the voluminous leather club armchairs of the last century, the Le Club Armchair by Poliform reinterprets the classic leather armchair with a contemporary twist. Made in Italy, Le Club Armchair does not compromise on comfort or on the quality of its construction. Poliform’s Le Club Armchair is an expression of craftsmanship, with its component parts and raw materials selected from leading European and international suppliers. With the appearance of lightness and openness, this armchair reflects a lifestyle of elegance and relaxed sophistication. Suitable for both residential and commercial projects, the Le Club Armchair is a versatile and timeless piece – standing the test of time by functioning well and guaranteeing maximum quality. poliformaustralia.com.au/products/le-club-armchair…

Celebrating 50 years since the creation of its iconic Le Bambole design, B&B Italia reimagines Le Bambole by Mario Bellini with a radically renewed approach. The new Le Bambole furniture range, available from Space Furniture, has evolved to suit contemporary living – integrating a more comfortable fabrication and sustainable construction. In 1972 B&B Italia presented Le Bambole to the world, a collection of revolutionary upholstered furniture pieces that emphasized plush roundness and playful informality. The revamped Le Bambole collection captures the look and feel of the original 1972 design, favouring generous, curved lines and the apparent absence of any structure. Where the original construction was based on a metal structure, now the materials represent the latest in sustainable technology – including a recycled polyethylene base and a selection of innovative…

This range of concealed architectural stainless steel linear grates and drains from Stormtech is the perfect addition to any modern bathroom – featuring a sleek black UPVC design. Stormtech black UPVC grates are ideally suited to both stainless steel and metallic coloured grates, creating visual contrast and an instantly on-trend bathroom aesthetic. This modular site-finish drainage system from Stormtech is manufactured from 316 marine-grade stainless steel combined with a UPVC channel and is the only linear drainage system available with full Greentag and Watermark certification. selector/stainless-steel-wedge-wire-grates-100argbl20 Item 31 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

From the Copenhagen design studio Strand and Hvass and available from Castworks, the Hergóm Glance L wood-burning cast iron fireplace combines contemporary design with high performance. Casting fireplaces from their own foundry in Spain, Hergóm carries out the full production process – using carefully selected materials and components to guarantee durability, reliability, timeless design and performance. selector/freestanding-fireplace-hergom-glance-l Item 34 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Laminex AbsoluteMatte is a super-matt, intriguingly tactile and fingerprint-resistant surface suitable for benchtops, cabinetry and panels. AbsoluteMatte features InvisiTouch, a leading surface technology that delivers fingerprint resistance and durability in an ultra-matt feel. Premium and sleek, Laminex AbsoluteMatte is available in high-pressure laminate suitable for benchtops and high-wear horizontal surfaces, or in panels suitable for cabinetry and wall lining in vertical applications. selector/benchtops-doors-and-panels-absolutematte Item 38 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Lines by EQUITONE is a unique 3D-shaped, through-coloured facade material that plays with light and shadow. Lines displays a linear texture that highlights the raw inner texture of the core fibre cement material. Every moment of the day, the changing angle of the daylight gives the facade material a different aspect. Both visible and invisible fixing options exist for EQUITONE’s Lines facade material. selector/facade-material-lines Item 41 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Laminex has welcomed 14 new bold and contemporary additions to its expansive colour range, its largest product update for 2022. New decors include additions to solid colours, woodgrains and matt collections, all of which relate to Australia’s abundant landscape. Laminex sales manager Sacha Leagh-Murray said the new collection captures the “wildly diverse palette of Australia’s natural landscape,” taking cues from the rich ochre colours of the earth to the blue tones of the ocean. “Striking the perfect balance of vibrancy and tranquillity, the new decors reconnect us with the freedom and beauty of nature,” said Leagh-Murray. Laminex’s new decors include four highly-saturated additions to its popular Living Pigments range, welcoming two warm yellow shades including the softened, organic Golden Wattle and the orange-hued Coastal Sunrise. The new additions to Laminex’s…

Bowral Bricks has marked 100 years of helping to shape Australia’s urban landscape and homes. Founded in 1922 in the New South Wales Southern Highlands, Bowral Bricks has contributed to some of Australia’s most admired and historic buildings with the finest product from dry-pressed clays and shells. The history is reflected in Bowral Bricks’ traditional craft and techniques and use of locally sourced clay that reflects the colours and textures of Australian landscapes. The bricks’ natural, unique colour variations create an authentic appeal. Designed to last, these bricks have helped make some of Australia’s most enduring landmarks, from the distinctive curves of Koichi Takada’s Arc by Crown to Garden House by Placement Studio and Nest. To mark its 100-year anniversary, Brickworks has released a publication of 100 Years of Bowral…

From the inventors of the revolutionary linear drainage system, Stormtech, comes a new invention that is set to change bathroom design all over again. The culmination of Stormtech’s wealth of industry experience and extensive collaboration with designers, builders, tilers, regulators and waterproofing consultants, the 120SCS Shower Screen Support range represents the latest innovation in bathroom drainage. With the National Construction Code 2022 incorporating the new Liveable Housing Provisions for the first time, the need for drainage solutions that make bathrooms accessible and easier to use is greater than ever. Under the updated Code, new dwellings will be required to have at least one accessible shower. Stormtech’s 120SCS Shower Screen Support drain will help you meet this new requirement while at the same time drastically simplifying bathroom design and installation. This…

NewTechWood has introduced a new, hard-wearing, and extremely durable decking board – the commercial composite decking range. This range is crafted with UV protection for outdoor applications and is particularly suited for high-traffic public areas such as hospitals, offices, schools, hospitality venues and civic spaces. Built to withstand Australia’s climate, these composite decking boards are fully capped with a robust polymer on all four sides – providing extra protection against harsh natural elements. newtechwood.com.au Item 12 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Ælement Fusion by SALTO is an electronic lock with a sleek and pared-back design accentuated by an interactive light ring that illuminates when access credentials are presented. Available in four reader colours as well as a variety of handle types and finishes, Ælement Fusion allows hotel guests and staff to use smart phones as keys – providing improved convenience and significant cost savings. saltosystems.com/en/products/electronic-locks/aelement-fusion Item 20 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Belbien vinyl film by Polyflor is a self-adhesive decorative wall surface, with excellent durability, water resistance and stain-proofing properties. Easy to install, Belbien is a versatile commercial-grade material available in solid colours, abstract prints and natural-look finishes that mimic the texture of timber, linen and leather. Made primarily of PVC for durability and recyclability, Belbien is suitable for a variety of applications and commercial projects – from interior walls to fittings, furniture, sign boards, vehicles and vessels. polyflor.com.au/product/white-board-wall-vinyl Item 24 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Blum’s cabinet solutions – SPACE TWIN, SPACE CORNER and Sink Cabinet – help to optimize the hidden space in any kitchen and create additional storage. Using all the space available is not only convenient but made easier with Blum’s space-saving cabinet solutions. An innovative idea for corners, Blum Space Corner is a user-friendly alternative to conventional corner solutions. The spacious angled drawers use the available space to its full potential and are fully extendable, providing easy access to the back corner. selector/storage-solutions-space-twin-spacecorner-sink-cabinet Item 29 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

A master of hand-crafted joinery and solid timber products, Evostyle has been manufacturing highly detailed bespoke furniture since 1988. Its experts in laminating and coating collaborate with renowned Australian designers to create commercial-quality, custom, hand-finished solid timber pieces. Evostyle expertly guides clients to the most appropriate timber species and finishes to meet specific application requirements – offering a wide range of custom detailing and finish options. selector/custom-timber-furniture Item 32 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Piano LED outdoor lighting by Schréder is ideal for safely illuminating urban environments, creating attractive spaces that enhance people’s sense of well-being. Improving urban environments both by day and by night, the Piano range features a refined design and high-quality finish – complementing any landscape where aesthetics and performance are important. Taking advantage of state-of-the-art LED technology and control solutions, Piano provides the right light, anywhere, anytime in the urban environment. selector/led-outdoor-lighting-pianoz Item 35 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Motorized vertical bi-fold screens by Shade Factor are a no-compromise sun-shading solution for facades, balcony edges and other architectural elements. Suitable for residential and commercial buildings, these bi-fold screens aid in forming a sleek seamless facade. Designed and fabricated in Australia, Shade Factor’s motorized vertical bi-fold screens do not rattle in the wind – controlling heat and glare without spoiling your view. selector/motorised-vertical-bi-fold-screens Item 39 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Quatro Design’s collection of robust and extra-large glassfibre reinforced concrete (GRC) planter boxes are ideal for commercial and civic applications. Featuring a minimalist and understated design, Civic planter boxes will complement a broad range of architectural styles and settings. Locally designed and manufactured, the entire product range is made to order at the Quatro Design factory in Murwillumbah, NSW and is available for Australia-wide delivery. selector/large-planter-boxes-civic Item 42 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

Trusted Australian brands Wattyl and CSR PGH Bricks and Pavers have collaborated to create an inspirational tool for selecting colours and materials for the exterior of your home. The Perfect Pairings Outside tool features seven distinct colour palettes of bricks, pavers and exterior paint colours – specifically made for Australia’s harsh weather conditions. Suitable for a wide variety of architectural styles, including modern, contemporary, traditional, heritage and weatherboard, the Wattyl and CSR PGH Bricks and Pavers collaboration helps homeowners to seamlessly pair paint colours with bricks, pavers, roofing and downpipes. The Perfect Pairings Outside tool curates a range of materials to blend with different home designs and locations with Urban, Modern, Mid Century, Natural Neutrals, Hamptons, Coastal and Whimsical palettes. wattyl.com.au/collaborations/pgh Item 46 Enquire at productnews.com.au…