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Soothing sound in the interior environment

Soothing sound in the interior environment

In contemporary interiors, ensuring a sense of comfort and wellbeing means designing and specifying finishes and products that support all the senses.

Oyster terrazzo by the harbour

Oyster terrazzo by the harbour

Pier Pavilion by Besley & Spresser provides a refreshing, architecturally thoughtful and versatile public space by the water at Barangaroo.

Cosentino launches Éclos®: a new generation of mineral surfaces

Cosentino launches Éclos®: a new generation of mineral surfaces

Cosentino introduces Éclos®, a new mineral surface brand featuring zero crystalline silica, high recycled content and Inlayr® technology that brings 3D layered realism to design.

American Hardwood Export Council and Hendro Hadinata present KARANA Collection

American Hardwood Export Council and Hendro Hadinata present KARANA Collection

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has collaborated with leading Indonesian designer Hendro Hadinata on the KARANA Collection, unveiled at Indonesia Design Week (IDW).

Pioneer of innovation: The evolution of timber in contemporary design

Pioneer of innovation: The evolution of timber in contemporary design

Australian designed and manufactured, Laminex Architectural Panels transform timber design aesthetics with cutting-edge technology

GH Commercial’s new launch is an ode to Australian Craftsmanship and a local manufacturing legacy

GH Commercial’s new launch is an ode to Australian Craftsmanship and a local manufacturing legacy

The new Heritage Loom Collection weaves past and present together to capture the spirit of iconic fabric construction

Caesarstone has just launched six new, crystalline silica-free finishes that are inspired by nature’s timeless beauty

Caesarstone has just launched six new, crystalline silica-free finishes that are inspired by nature’s timeless beauty

The new range features slabs with warm, earthy palettes that lend a sense of organic luxury to every space.

Sculpting sounds, layering landscapes: Architectus and Woven Image at Flinders University

Sculpting sounds, layering landscapes: Architectus and Woven Image at Flinders University

Striking a harmonious chord amidst the urban rhythm of Adelaide’s Festival Plaza, Flinders University’s new campus integrates meticulously crafted soundscapes that soothe the buzz of modern pedagogy, settling into the building’s multifaceted context.

From strength to strength: The Laminex Architectural Panels make their mark

From strength to strength: The Laminex Architectural Panels make their mark

Laminex – a brand synonymous with laminate surfaces to the extent that its name has become a byword for the product itself – further solidifies its position at the forefront of design innovation.

The next step: Axolotl goes global

The next step: Axolotl goes global

Always the innovator, Axolotl is taking its products worldwide, offering boundless possibilities for architects, designers, and everyone in between.

Bryant Alsop Architects realises a redefining moment

Bryant Alsop Architects realises a redefining moment

Surpassing a decade in design practice doesn’t mean it’s time to rest on your laurels. As far as Bryant Alsop Architects is concerned, it meant time to redefine its studio and its space.

Google’s retail debut is done in true ‘novel yet useful’ style

Google’s retail debut is done in true ‘novel yet useful’ style

The Google flagship store, in Chelsea, New York, takes cues from neuroaesthetics — a field of study dedicated to exploring how ‘form follows feeling’.