Fakro introduces Australia’s first self-cleaning skylights and roof windows

Published by [iD] newsource on May 17, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , ,

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One of the world’s leading brands of skylights and roof windows – Fakro – has introduced self-cleaning glass across its entire Australian range.   Well known for superior design features including stylish timber frames and energy efficient, clear insulating glass, … Continue reading →

Stylish. Efficient. Affordable. The new Brightgreen D700 Curve.

Published by Brightgreen on April 24, 2013 in , , , , , , , , ,

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At only $69 RRP, the D700 Curve LED downlight is an affordable and extremely efficient alternative to halogens. Running on just 10.5 watts, you get all the brightness of a 50w halogen while saving 80% on your energy bills. The … Continue reading →

More Crump for Crumpler Consumers

Published by The Cheshire Cat on April 3, 2013 in , , , , , , ,

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Now open on the corner of Chapel Street and High Street in Prahran is Crumpler’s newest retail outlet. Designed by Ryan Russell of Russell & George, the store is everything that is uber cool plus more. The idea behind the … Continue reading →

Merewether Residence

Published by Mr Friskies on March 21, 2013 in , , , ,

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A Richard Neutra-inspired house at Newcastle by Bourne Blue Architecture, masters the elements while paying homage to a nearby architectural icon.   Merewether Ocean Baths opened in 1935 as part of that suburb’s jubilee, and the celebrations included a procession, with … Continue reading →

Somewhere over the rainbow at Wunderbar

Published by The Cheshire Cat on March 13, 2013 in , , , , , , ,

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Rainbows, Rainbows, Rainbows everywhere! Located in Montreal and designed by BPC this is the Wunderbar club. Wunderbar is a multi-story bar. The main feature is the lighting design of the ceiling. The ceiling can light up in a variety of … Continue reading →

Lighting up Lisbon!

Published by The Cheshire Cat on March 4, 2013 in , , , , , ,

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This is an installation collaboration between LIKE Architects and IKEA. Located in the Centro Cultural de Belém in Lisbon, the installation uses 1200 light bulbs and 1200 floor lamps to create a garden of lights. The projects aim is to … Continue reading →

STRAWS…NOT JUST FOR DRINKING…

Published by The Cheshire Cat on February 19, 2013 in , , , , , , , , ,

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Got some spare time on your hands and a lot of straws at your disposal? Here are some nifty, uber cool and super fun design project ideas – all of them made from straws. Recycling never looked so cool – … Continue reading →

HCDS PROJECT – Nihao Chinese Cuisine

Published by HCDS Designs on February 7, 2013 in , ,

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Nihao means ‘Hi’ or ‘Hello, how are you? in Chinese and is one of the latest refurbishments of Chinese restaurants in the Pyrmont area, this one set away from Chinatown at the waters end of Harris Street. Nihao offers a … Continue reading →

THE EDGE 2013 – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Published by [iD] newsource on February 6, 2013 in , , , , , , , , ,

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The Edge is a leading international design competition renowned for unearthing the next generation of furniture design talent. Winners have been announced across the Student, Commercial, Concept and Green categories.   The Edge 2013 featured over 38 finalists, with a … Continue reading →

THE LOVE CHILD OF A SPIDER’S WEB AND A DOUBLE HELIX.

Published by The Cheshire Cat on February 5, 2013 in , , , , , , , ,

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These lamps look like the love child of a spider’s web and a double helix. Designed by Romanian industrial designer Diana Dumitrescu, the lamps explore shape and surface. Dumitrescu wanted to use a black globe instead of a regular globe … Continue reading →