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Matthew McDonald
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Beyond the building code – the perils of stopping at the minimum standard
Discover why merely meeting building codes isn’t enough. In partnership with Stormtech, we uncover the secrets to constructing exceptional buildings beyond minimum standards.
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Verosol blinds help maintain visual connectivity at Jubilee Place
Looking great and providing shade from the Brisbane sun, the Ambience roller blinds at Jubilee Place are also doing something else. They are helping ensure that everybody, both inside and outside, can experience the building’s striking external structure.
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Verosol blinds find a natural home in sustainable Sydney office tower
Specified in Salesforce Tower, a striking new building in Sydney’s commercial heart, Verosol blinds are ensuring panoramic harbour views, while helping to maintain impressive levels of thermal efficiency and sustainability.
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The complete guide to selecting window coverings for modern spaces
Examine the art of selecting window coverings that combine functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability in four compelling case studies across diverse project typologies, in the latest edition of The Edit.
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Verosol blinds making an impact at Brisbane Quarter
Automated and installed at Brisbane Quarter, a signature development in the Brisbane CBD, Ambience roller blinds have demonstrated their flexibility and effectiveness.
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Verosol and the making of a dynamic, enviro-friendly workspace
Specified at Eleven Eastern, a state-of-the-art commercial development in Melbourne, Verosol blinds have helped create a work environment that is both energising and sustainable.
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An exploration of experience and interior design at NYCxDESIGN
Created with the intention of expanding interior design possibilities, ‘StayDream – A Surreal Reality’ invites an examination of the various ways we perceive indoor and outdoor elements.
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Timber, glass and blinds at Macquarie University
Specified at the new Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Verosol Ambience roller blinds are helping the building’s innovative timber structure shine.
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Verosol helps usher in change at Macquarie Uni
Specified in the new Central Courtyard Building, Verosol blinds are helping create a place in which lessons are learnt and friendships are forged.
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Communication, collaboration, and respect
Whilst unauthorised and inappropriate use of Indigenous designs and cultural appropriation are real and on-going problems, this white paper explains how reputable manufacturers, such as Designer Rugs, are addressing them.
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Breakthrough linear drain – a blessing for designers & trades
Introducing Stormtech’s 120SCS, a multi-function linear drainage system with integrated shower screen support and unique dual-sided operation.
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Ensuring the safety of Australia’s botanical treasures
The National Herbarium of NSW houses over a million botanical specimens, some of which are more than two centuries old. Including numerous climate control features, such as Verosol blinds, the state-of-the-art facility is helping safeguard Australia’s natural heritage for future generations.
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Who’s On the Move? New appointments in design
The launch of Foreground Architecture, Richard Weinman joins Hayball, meet HDR’s new sustainability leader and more in this month’s On The Move, careers in design column.
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Design, durability, and pulling power in retail design
In collaboration with Designer Rugs, this whitepaper explores how high-quality, well-designed rugs and carpeting are helping bring the shoppers back.
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Olderfleet offers new lease on life for Melbourne heritage buildings
The Mirvac Olderfleet development has brought Melbourne’s ‘dress circle’ of Colllins Street buildings into the 21st century. The buildings now represent the cutting edge of sustainable design, complete with Verosol blinds.
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Aesthetic balance in the most unexpected of places
As used in the carpark of a Brisbane office tower, Kaynemaile architectural mesh brings not just security but also elegance and beauty to an otherwise harsh environment.
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Smart shade – why automated blinds are the future
It’s all automated: dishwashing, changing television channels, flying a plane, and driving a car. Now blinds and curtains are joining the age of automation… and Verosol is leading the way.
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Soap dispensers that provide jobs for women and recycle ocean plastics
Two Good Co and Charter Hall have begun installing 3000 touch-free soap dispensers in offices around Australia. They’re made using recycled ocean waste by vulnerable women who are getting a fresh start and financial independence.
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Stepping up: Careers on the move in design
New appointments, a return to the fold, and national growth – there’s plenty happening in the practice of architecture and design. Catch up with our On The Move column.
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Enhanced customer service: Westpac gets clever with a ‘blind’ approach
Westpac has found the balance between serving its customers and giving its staff the space to focus. Currently being rolled out across its Australian branches are motorised Verosol blinds that bridge the gap between customer-facing time, and task-oriented work.