Stonnington Pound Redevelopment

Published by George on May 20, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Architecture Matters sought to negotiate the contrasting hard-edged urban and idyllic parkland settings surrounding the Stonnington Pound site. Responding to the contemporary architecture of the existing Pound building and adjacent Stonnington Depot complex, they seeked to meet the projected requirements for … Continue reading →

Supacoustic Custom slotted acoustic panels by Supawood used in The Willows Shopping Centre, Townsville Qld

Published by Supawood Architectural Lining Systems on February 5, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Supacoustic Custom slotted panels are both decorative and functional at The Willows Chopping Centre
Supacoustic Custom slotted panels are both decorative and functional at The Willows Chopping Centre

With major shopping complex redevelopment projects like The Willows, lead times are absolutely critical to maintain normal trading in existing retail areas while the work is being completed. The client also expects rapid completion to maximise a prompt return on … Continue reading →

Garden and House by Ryue Nishizawa

Published by Mr Friskies on January 24, 2013 in , , , , ,

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This Tokyo five-storey townhouse by Japanese architect Ryue Nishizawa is fronted by a stack of gardens.     Located in a dense commercial district, the building provides a combined home and workplace for two writers. The site was just four … Continue reading →

Torus-Shaped Stone House + Sustainable Features = Vietnam

Published by Mr Friskies on December 17, 2012 in , , , , , , , ,

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Embedded in an oval courtyard in a quiet residential quarter in Dong Trieu, Vietnam, theStone House by Vo Trong Nghia Architects offers a visual treat and- we hope- plenty of inspiration. The torus-shaped building is covered by a green roof, seamlessly integrated in … Continue reading →

Colour: Texture: Form: Living Surrounds

Published by [iD] newsource on December 12, 2012 in , , , , , , , ,

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The Australian International Furniture Fair and co-located Decoration + Design will return to the Sydney exhibition centre from the 6-8 February 2013. One of the most exciting events of the Fair is Colour: Texture: Form: a curated installation exploring a unique vision … Continue reading →

Brightgreen releases D900 Curve v1.5: better, brighter, more efficient

Published by Brightgreen on November 27, 2012 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Melbourne-based premium LED lighting designers Brightgreen have improved the energy efficiency, brightness and light quality of their flagship downlight with the launch of the D900 Curve version 1.5. This enhanced product builds on the world-first innovations of the 2010 original … Continue reading →

Australia’s most water efficient Tap – BIM Available

Published by RBA Group on October 11, 2012 in , , , ,

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RBA is dedicated to being a Green and Environmentally friendly company, so much so that it has invested in and is now the supplier of the markets most water efficient tap, the 6 star 1.7Lpm RBA1083-650. Head to the CAD … Continue reading →

Internationally renowned ‘green architect’ Ken Yeang to speak at Sydney Architecture Festival

Published by [iD] newsource on September 26, 2012 in , , , , , , , ,

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Sydney, Australia: Internationally renowned architect Dr Ken Yeang will present a public talk as part of the 2012 Sydney Architecture Festival, at 6pm on Thursday 25th October at the University of Sydney. Dr Yeang (based between the UK and Malaysia) is … Continue reading →

Boral Silkwood achieves more Green Star credits

Published by [iD] newsource on July 20, 2012 in , , , , , ,

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July 2012:Boral Timber has announced that its Boral Silkwood engineered hardwood flooring product has been independently tested as being compliant with the Green Star Indoor Environment Quality credits IEQ-11 and IEQ-13. The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) enables buildings … Continue reading →

HOUSES AWARDS 2012 – The pinnacle of residential design: celebrating Australia’s best

Published by [iD] newsource on June 25, 2012 in , , , , , , , , , , ,

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SUSTAINABILITY AWARD   The ‘Houses Awards’ is an annual program celebrating Australia’s best residential architecture. Excellence is rewarded in eight categories, with the best architecturally designed house receiving the premier award of ‘Australian House of the Year’. This year the … Continue reading →