National Conference speaker wins Pritzker Prize

In a coup for Australian architecture, the keynote speaker at experience, the National Architecture Conference held in Brisbane from May 10-12, Wang Shu of China has been awarded the 2012 Pritzker Prize.   The 33rd Pritzker Prize will be formally … Continue reading

The Pritzker Architecture Prize Winner: Wang Shu!

Chinese architect Wang Shu, whose buildings have been praised for their commanding presence and careful attention to the environment, has won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize. The 49-year-old architect joins Frank Gehry, Tadao Ando, Renzo Piano and Eduardo Souto de … Continue reading

Up-cycling – the new trend in furniture and homewares

Someone’s trash is another person’s treasure.  That’s the philosophy of Old School Industries, a new business that creates unique one-of-a-kind homewares and furniture by up-cycling. Defined by the creators as “The future of retro”, old furniture is restored and transformed … Continue reading

Luxury Design – Porsche Design and Poggenpohl Design A New Kitchen

The manufacturer of Poggenpohl premium kitchens and luxury brand Porsche Design have extended their partnership agreement to license until 2014. This license agreement between the two premium brands there since it was conceived, developed and introduced to the market the luxury kitchen P’7340 Porsche … Continue reading

Great little knick knacks

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Truly thinking outside the square, when it comes to budget & design – Jugaad style

India’s poverty stricken slums think outside the box when forced in situations beyond their control. Good design with simple everyday discarded household items, provide excellent sheltering ideas from some thoughtful individuals. ”Jugaad” is a Hindi term referring to the ingenuity of citizens living … Continue reading

For Designers Who Think Outside The Square: ALLOY Releases the New Dollar Tile

New ALLOY Dollar Tile in Mirror Polished Stainless Steel ALLOY introduces the latest addition to the ALLOY solid metal tile range – the perfectly round ‘Dollar’ tile. Approximately the diameter of a dollar coin, the 28mm ALLOY Dollar tile offers … Continue reading

JET DRYER / BIODRIER = FAST HYGIENIC HAND DRYERS

Now Available from JET DRYER, an Australian owned and operated company, has now increased its range of products and have 4 products suitable for almost every application and budget, including heavier commercial use. The Executive Jet Dryer and Business Biodrier … Continue reading

Supawood’s New SupaExpance Ceiling System From Extenzo

Supawood have announced the addition of SupaExpance taut ceiling system to their extensive range of architectural linings. SupaExpance is a high quality, practical, safe and surprisingly economical suspended ceiling solution for a wide range of applications. SupaExpance meets every application … Continue reading

Mondern Marvel Concrete home by A-Cero

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