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The ultimate custom experience: exquisite handcrafted acrylic couture decorative panels
Acrylic glass like never before: Austaron Surfaces presents an exciting collection of custom-fitted, high-end fashion design perfect for hospitality, resort, retail and residential applications.
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Sustainable design finds sensory pleasures in Organoid Natural Surfaces
Our experience of the world is profoundly shaped by the essential elements of sight, touch and scent. Biophilic, ethical and inherently sustainable, Organoid Natural Surfaces explores the connection between texture and experience in the organic world.
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Designing with confidence: Pioneers of safe and versatile surface design
In this edition of the Edit, we explore the ingenuity and versatility of Staron® Solid Surfaces through its application and integration in four unique projects.
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Austaron Surfaces celebrates creativity in action at the Staron Design Awards
The Staron Design Awards provide a wide-reaching platform for designers across Australia and New Zealand to showcase their incorporation of Solid Surface within residential, commercial and creative environments.
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Elevate the guest experience with surface design
When it comes to hospitality fitouts, Austaron Surfaces have you covered with their diverse collection of innovative hard surfaces.
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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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Stunning surfaces take centre stage at the Kao Salon Academy Sydney
This state-of-the-art education destination uses Austaron Surface’s innovative surface materials to create a seamless design flow across multiple areas and applications.
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Safe, clean healthcare fit outs that stand the test of time
Healthcare projects present specifiers with a particularly strong set of requirements, most notably around standards of hygiene and durability. Austaron Surfaces has just the products to satisfy these requirements.
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Kaynemaile leaves a lasting impression at Brisbane Gym
When Joe Snell was looking to separate the working parts of the Function Well Toombul gym from its amenities, he wanted something that was more than merely functional. In Kaynemaile, he found what he was looking for.
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Where innovation meets design: Austaron Surfaces
Austaron Surfaces is pushing the boundaries of what is creatively possible in commercial spaces with their unique range of innovative surfaces and finishes from world-leading brands.
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Emphasis on the bold in the bathroom
Austaron’s Mario Romano Walls flow easily to bathroom fit outs, giving designers a true alternative to tiles and grout that provides outstanding visual quality.
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6 projects featuring Staron Solid Surfaces as the star spec’
Championing solid surface applications that go above and beyond the benchtop, Austaron is calling for submissions for the 2021 Staron Design Awards.
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Transform spaces with Kaynemaile ceiling features and interior screening
Kaynemaile architectural mesh pushes the boundaries of what is stylistically possible, resulting in transformative ceiling features and interior screening for any space.
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Create captivating sensory experiences with Mario Romano Walls and Staron® solid surfaces
In an exclusive collaboration between California-based design studio Mario Romano and renowned surface manufacturer Staron®, designers can now create sensory experiences like no other.
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Acrylic Couture puts glass in a whole new light
From Austaron Surfaces comes Acrylic Couture – an all new way of creating beautiful and sleek surfaces for interior projects.
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The Beauty and Function of Staron Solid Surfaces
Manufactured by Lotte Chemical from natural minerals refined and blended with acrylic resin, Staron Solid Surfaces are truly a world-class surface.
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The go-to surface material for creating sculptural spaces
The need to create curves in interior projects can be tricky – but thanks to the limitless opportunities of Staron, this doesn’t need to be the case.
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The surface solution for demanding retail environments
Retail surfaces are put under plenty of stress on a daily basis – from constant contact to spills and more. Thankfully, Staron is up to the job.
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Staron® brings texture and elegance to The Whistle Dixie Café & Bar
Designed by Ellivo Architects, The Whistle Dixie Café & Bar in Queensland is a vibrant urban café with a captivating charm and high-performing surfaces by Staron®.
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The limitless potential of Mario Romano Walls
Carved into Staron Solid Surfaces, Mario Romano Walls is the latest Austaron release that expands the design and aesthetical potential of an already stunning surface collection.
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The Staron® Design Awards are open for entries!
Staron® Solid Surfaces is calling architects and designers both emerging and established to showcase their outstanding projects that feature the good looks and design versatility of Staron.
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Antimicrobial surfaces from Staron: A solution to cross-infection
From Austaron surfaces comes the Staron® Evermoin®, improving upon the original Staron® surface is versatile and ultra hygienic, a gamechanging surface solution for healthcare workplaces.
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Austaron Surfaces announces exclusive Australian Mario Romano Walls representation
The custom surface experts at Austaron have expanded their already impressive collection through a new partnership with California’s M.R. Walls.
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Advanced surface solutions for healthcare: Staron Solid Surfaces
At the Frankston Private Hospital, Staron by Austaron Surfaces impresses with its ability to be moulded while also ensuring toxin-free, non-porous and hygienic work surfaces.
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From flat to fantastic: Monolithic Wall cladding with Staron Solid Surfaces
Eco-friendly, versatile and seamless, Staron makes for a stunning wall cladding option for indoor commercial environments.
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How Staron set the stage for stegosaurus
Staron isn’t just for homes, businesses and retail outlets, as the UK Natural History Museum discovered when staging a colossal dinosaur skeleton.
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Staron Design Awards 2019 Open for Entries
The 2019 Staron Design Awards are now open for entries! Designers, architects and students, it’s time to get creative.
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Creating curved surfaces with ease
Fine curved surfaces are a hallmark of modern, considered design. Whether for the office, retail, hospitality or more, Staron has you covered.
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Retail surface solutions for the 21st century
Retail surfaces require a special touch. The demanding world of high traffic retail design needs a hardwearing surface, and Staron is up to the job.
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Designing food surfaces for health and style
Food surfaces are tricky ones – they need to be healthy and bacteria resistant, but aesthetics can’t be forgotten either…
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Announcing the Staron Design Awards 2018 winners!
The 2018 Staron Design Awards are done! After countless entries and hours poured over the details, these are your 2018 winners…
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Creating healthy office spaces
Healthy office spaces don’t need to be bland, style-free boxes, as Staron Surface Solutions proves.
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Austaron education surface solutions
When designing surface solutions for education facilities, safety needs to be paramount, but style can’t be forgotten either.
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Designing safe surface solutions for the classroom
When designing surface solutions for education facilities, safety needs to be paramount, but style can’t be forgotten either.
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Anti-microbial surfaces for healthcare applications
Healthcare surfaces need to be clean and hygienic, which is why the surface experts at Staron invented Evermoin.
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Staron’s healthy surfaces
Healing begins with a patient’s environment, and that includes clean, healthy surfaces. The team at Staron offer a warm, soft and soothing-to-the-skin surface solution for this purpose.
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2018 bring new colours for Staron Solid Surfaces
The new Staron surfaces are here for your design needs – taking inspiration from sources as varied as concrete, the beauty and nature and the ethereal charm of mist.
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Staron and the surface solutions for bar, club and hotel design
Eye catching hospitality and hotel design is a tricky thing to get right – but with Staron Solid Surfaces, your options are limitless.
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Finding the surface solution for bar, club and hotel design
Eye catching hospitality and hotel design is a tricky thing to get right – but with Staron Solid Surfaces, your options are limitless.
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The importance of healthy surfaces in design
Healing begins with a patient’s environment, and that includes clean, healthy surfaces. The team at Staron offer a warm, soft and soothing-to-the-skin surface solution for this purpose.
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Solid Surfaces and retail finish solutions
The team at Staron know that the demanding and high traffic environments of retail fit-outs need surfaces that are durable, hardwearing and renewable – enter Solid Surfaces.
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The Staron Design Awards 2018 is open for entries
Entries for the 2018 Staron Design Awards are now open! Designers, architects, developers and students alike, it’s time to get to work!
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Redefining the fast food experience
In an increasingly foodie-centric culture it makes sense that more traditional fast food eateries evolve too. So when Adelaide’s Chicken Hub was on a redesign mission, the TK Design team knew to look to Staron
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NAB Place
The National Australia Bank’s (NAB) Brisbane Headquarters, NAB Place, designed by global architecture firm, Woods Bagot, sets a new benchmark in collaborative workplace environments.
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Explore design versatility with Staron Solid Surfaces
Staron Solid Surfaces is known as the designer’s choice for finishes, and with good reason – aesthetic and function are rarely married so well.
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Announcing Your 2017 Staron Design Award Winners!
After a tough competition, the winners of the Staron Design Awards for 2017 have been announced. See who took home the gold in commercial, residential, and concept categories…
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Fresh Year, Fresh Surfaces
With 2018 officially upon us, isn’t it time to give your surfaces a fresh look? Staron’s got the goods for the job.
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Designing With Innovative Surfaces in the Modern Office
Creating ergonomic offices spaces that are both beautiful and easy to maintain can be a challenge for any interior designer – which explains why Staron remains the surface of choice for the discerning designer.
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Why Your Design Deserves World Class Panelling Solutions
No aspect of interior design is necessarily more important than any other, but finishes are certainly one area where a bad choice can ruin the entire aesthetic of a space – which is why Staron has never compromised on quality.
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Last Month to Enter the 2017 Staron Design Awards!
Entries for the 2017 Staron® Design Awards close September 30! So designers, architects, developers and students alike, get to it!
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Healthy Surfaces Creating Healthy Spaces
When selecting surfaces and materials for projects such as healthcare and education, consideration needs to be made in the properties of the materials used so that they are suitable for sensitive individuals such as children, the sick or the elderly.
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Designers Step Right Up – The Staron Design Awards Are Open
The Staron® Design Awards are back in 2017, for the ninth year running! The program is open to any designer, architect, developer, or student – so it’s time to get cracking!
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The Beauty Of Stone, The Benefits Of Solid Surface
Four new colours are coming to the Staron Solid Surfaces Supreme Collection – bringing the look and beauty of natural stone, with the advantage of the easy maintenance and capabilities of solid surface.
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A New Coat – Embrace the New Staron Colours
For 2017, Staron Solid Surfaces is introducing four new colours, inspired and sourced from the raw colours of concrete, tranquil patterns of the forest, and soothing colours of natural water sources.
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Announcing the Staron Design Award Winners 2016
The Staron Design Awards 2016 has come to a close and the winners for each segment have been selected in the three categories – Commercial, Residential and Concept.
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Beautiful Surfaces That Are Kind to the Environment
In additional to its beauty and durability, the properties of Staron mean it is also gentle on the environment.
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Healing Surfaces
When it comes to healthcare projects surface selections, healing begins with a patient’s environment.
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Creating Curved Surfaces with Staron
Curved surfaces are an essential part of modern design. Staron Solid Surfaces have been designed for broad application, across commercial and residential projects alike.
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Smooth Surfaces
Staron Solid Surfaces is being used locally and internationally by renowned designers and architects. They unite ultimate functionality with contemporary aesthetics.
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Sculptural Spacemaile
Spacemaile screening has been used to create a dramatic lighting feature.
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Acrylic Couture
Acrylic Couture from Austaron is acrylic glass – in a completely new light.
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Alex Miles uses Staron Solid Surfaces to Create New Public Art
As part of the Tasmanian Government Art Site scheme, Alex Miles of Alex Miles Pty Ltd was commissioned to produce a unique and interactive outdoor sculptural work for the newly completed George Town Hub Child and Family Centre.
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Staron presents the Supreme Collection
Staron Solid Surfaces introduces the new Supreme Collection that adopts the look and beauty of natural stone, while taking on the advantage of the easy maintenance and joining capabilities of solid surface
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Staron Solid Surfaces pushes the boundaries of retail design
Staron® Solid Surfaces provides a design solution that pushes the boundaries of retail design.
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Versatile Design Solutions by Austaron Surfaces – IDL
Austaron Surfaces was established in 2003 with an aim to provide quality surfaces and finishes to the Australian market, including designers, architects, retailers, builders and consumers. With an industry experienced sales team based in all states of the country, the business works together with project managers and designers on projects from the specification stage, all the way through to delivery of the product. We take a look at some of the ranges in the Austaron product portfolio.
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Here are the Staron® Design Award Winners for 2015
The winners of the Staron® Design Awards 2015 have been announced across the three categories of Commercial, Residential and Concept. The competition was judged by Nicky Lobo of Habitus, Stephen Varady of Stephen Varady Associates, and Amanda Stanaway of Woods Bagot.
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Wildlife Inspired Designs Showcase the Versatility of Staron®
Samsung Staron® Solid Surfaces created a collection of pieces made with Staron® and displayed them on exhibition at many design shows including 100% Design in London and the HD Expo in Las Vegas.
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Introducing the New Colours of Lotte Chemical Staron Solid Surfaces
Staron® Solid Surfaces is created by technology leader Samsung, and is comprised of a natural and pure mineral derived from bauxite and blended with an advanced pure acrylic resin, resulting in the world’s premium surface material.
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Staron® Solid Surfaces in food service fit-outs
Staron® Solid Surfaces is an ideal surface solution for the food service industry thanks to its durable nature, hygiene and practical applications.
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Light it up with Lotte Chemical Staron solid surfaces
Staron Solid Surfaces is created by technology leader Samsung, and is comprised of a natural and pure mineral derived from bauxite ore and blended with an advanced pure acrylic resin, resulting in the world’s premium surface material.
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Retail Store of the Future
Heidi.com have opened its first flagship store in Neuchatel, Swiss with a unique and interactive retail space.
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Ettlin Lux Launches in Australia
Ettlin Lux® is a special decorative light technical fabric, that creates variable, three-dimensional light effects by interaction with a LED backlight. Spatial light structures with a surprising depth appear in a multitude of fascinating effects, shapes and colours.
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Staron® Design Award Winners Announced – IDL
The Staron® Design Award Judges have met and decided on the winners of the Staron® Design Awards 2014 – Edition 2. An award winner was selected amongst 3 categories which include Commercial, Residential and Concept.
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VERSATILE DESIGN SOLUTIONS BY AUSTARON SURFACES
When Austaron Surfaces was established in 2003, they had an aim to provide quality surfaces and finishes to the Australian market. Austaron’s product range is now not only supplied to designers, architects, retailers, builders but to consumers.
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Durable and Beautiful Retail Surfaces
The demanding and high traffic environments of retail fit-outs need a surface that is durable, hard wearing, renewable and non-porous – which is where Staron comes in.