Zenith Interiors
Articles
Meet the Indigenous business that’s reshaping Australia’s commercial furniture landscape
Zenith RBA are changing commercial specification for the better
Furniture
Why every office needs this flexible workspace solution
Adaptability means everything in today’s workplace climate. Zenith has crafted the ideal flexible space with the Precinct range: creating spaces within spaces.
Furniture
5 furniture pieces for evolving living spaces
Lapalma celebrates 40 years at Salone del Mobile Milano with a range of new furniture perfect for defining the open hybrid environments of contemporary living spaces in the office or the home.
Project
An experience like no other: Zenith’s Melbourne showroom
Zenith’s Melbourne showroom launch, just prior to the pandemic, is absolutely open for business and hitting its stride. It’s dark, dramatic and experiential – besides all the fabulous furniture brands and collections – the PTID design is a stand out.
Project
George Livissianis’ small but perfectly formed retail space
Contemporary and experiential, the winner of The Retail Space in the 2022 INDE.Awards is both exciting and adventurous. Showing that less is more, the design of the winning project sets the scene for retail at its best.
Events
Shopping but make it beautiful – 12 award-worthy retail spaces
In this year’s INDE.Awards, The Retail Space show us that shopping is all about experiential showcases for both products and customers alike. Discover 12 award-worthy examples, right here.
Articles
This emerging tech solution from Zenith is helping digitise workplaces
Delivering inspirational experiences to people at work has become an imperative of the modern workplace. It’s thanks to the likes of Zenith Connect that designers today can tap into emerging technology to transform building operations and entice workers back into the office.
Workplace
3 new brands to transform your commercial spaces
As the world opens back up for business, furniture powerhouse Zenith looks to transform commercial environments through three new brand partnerships.
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3 new brands to transform your commercial spaces
As the world opens back up for business, furniture powerhouse Zenith looks to transform commercial environments through three new brand partnerships.
Articles
Zenith: Curating innovative ideas in modern workspaces
Leveraging their experience in architectural, industrial and engineering design, Zenith delivers game-changing workspace solutions that inspire people and organisations to thrive.
Edit
Relive the best of Salone del Mobile 2021
Say ciao to Milan Design Week once again. In this multi-part series, Indesignlive.sg places the spotlight on some of the best in design as we unfold the latest product launches of the year.
Furniture
Che bello! Relive the best of Milan Design Week 2021
Say ciao to Milan Design Week once again. In this multi-part series, Indesign welcomes some of the best in design to centre stage as we unfold the latest product launches of the last year.
Articles
Zenith Design Studio’s Precinct Seating: Flexibility for the dynamic topography of a modern office
The way we work has evolved, creating a demand for an interactive workplace that honours the individual needs of employees through mobile and easily adaptable spatial solutions.
Articles
Zenith conquers new frontiers with showroom in Shenzhen
The new space makes waves in one of the most popular cities in Southeast China by showcasing the best in corporate and commercial furniture.
Magazine
Our ‘Workplace Progress’ issue is now online
For those yet to experience Indesign #83, our ‘Workplace Progress’ issue in full, here’s news that ought to please you.
Project
The brilliant new Zenith Perth showroom
With a history going back over 100 years, the building that houses the new Zenith Perth showroom is a deserving home for such a vital design brand.
Articles
Flexibility & Productivity with the Kissen Conference Table
An expansion of the popular Kissen collection, Zenith Design’s Kissen Conference Table is the large-scale solution for the modern office.
Articles
Keith Melbourne x Zenith: An evolution of contemporary luxury
From the acclaimed designer who abandoned an international engineering career to pursue his creative passion comes yet another exquisite collection for Zenith: Lois. We talk to Keith Melbourne about revisiting early work to create something new – and the contemporary appeal of understated luxury.
Ideas
Inside Indesign #83, the ‘Workplace Progress’ issue
Our ‘Workplace Progress’ issue—on sale from 25 March 2021—examines the shifting goal posts of workplace design, and shares the most notable contemporary insights, perspectives and projects in the space today.
Events
Reflecting on 2020 with the JAC Chair
Design firms from across Asia present their take on 2020 in a design competition by Zenith Interiors.
Articles
Reflecting on 2020 with the JAC Chair
Design firms from Asia present their take on 2020 in a design competition by Zenith Interiors.
Articles
The brilliant new Zenith Perth showroom
With a history going back over 100 years, the building that houses the new Zenith Perth showroom is a deserving home for such a vital design brand.
Articles
Flexibility and Productivity with the Kissen Conference Table
An expansion of the popular Kissen collection, Zenith Design’s Kissen Conference Table is the customisable, large-scale solution for any office space.
Videos
Jan Henderson chats live with Formway
Indesign magazine acting editor, Jan Henderson was host to the design team behind Formway, for Zenith Interiors’ first ever Live With conversation series.
Articles
Remix Tuned to Perform
Remix is leading the way in workplace health and well being by providing the end user with an experience like no other.
Products
Bring the outside in, with Para Vert
Ippolito Fleitz Group reimagines our connection with nature through a sophisticated system of biophilic room dividers.
Articles
Bring the outside in, with Para Vert
Ippolito Fleitz Group reimagines our connection with nature through a sophisticated system of biophilic room dividers.
News
Zenith Interiors celebrates its Melbourne Showroom Launch
Last week Zenith Interiors launched their latest showroom with a bang!
Products
Ridge: furniture by the way of the Australian outback
Founded in 2010, Beeline is the result of a sincere love of authenticity in furniture design, and with the Ridge collection, a love of the classic Australian corrugated iron roof.
Articles
Ridge: furniture by the way of the Australian outback
Founded in 2010, Beeline is the result of a sincere love of authenticity in furniture design, and with the Ridge collection, a love of the classic Australian corrugated iron roof.
Articles
Minimalism meets colour with the Staple Stool
Designed by Yellow Diva, the Staple Stool combines an elegant simplicity in its form with a graphic injection of colour, resulting in a functional seat with inspired stature.
Articles
It’s time to meet Jac
Introducing the people’s chair – Jac – Zenith’s latest collection of lifestyle and workplace chairs, designed by Schamburg + Alvisse.
Articles
Formway Design is making lives better, one product at a time
It’s a lofty goal, but New Zealand design studio Formway understands the impetus and responsibility that comes with designing furniture. We talk to Joint General Managers and Lead Designers Kent Parker and Paul Wilkinson.
Articles
Conversation seating: Bayou for Swiss Design
At the heart of Bayou’s DNA – Swiss Design’s commercial modular seating system – is the idea of encouraging more human interaction and conversation. Designer Frag Woodall tells all.
Events
Italian Style And Apertivos With Lapalma At Zenith Interiors
Zenith introduced Lapalma to the Singapore market with an Italian-themed night at its One Raffles Place showroom. Were you there for apertivos?
People
Produce: Shaping a progressive practice
Singaporean studio Produce was recognised with the Best of the Best accolade at the INDE.Awards 2019, partnered with Zenith. We unpack the innovative and progressive spirit that earned them this ultimate regional honour.
Articles
Responsive and collaborative: BeSide by Formway
Formway’s chair collection is an unquestionable nod to design that supports activity and movement at the workplace. The latest design modifications help lend added appeal and versatility to the collection.
News
Who will take home INDEs Gold?
In just under three weeks, the winners of the INDE.Awards 2019 will be announced at a grand gala event in Melbourne. Here’s the full download ahead of the big night.
Products
Indesign in focus: Furniture for the modern workplace
We all know that the traditional office space has evolved to accommodate a more fluid and intuitive solution to productivity. Our Indesign In Focus list is fit for the shift in working behaviours across the commercial industry.
Project
The Language Of Regionalism
What makes a project stand out in a particular region? Why does regionalism in design count in today’s world of increasing urbanisation? We explore….
Products
Modern & Restrained: Brunner’s A-Collection
The A-Collection by Brunner evokes minimalism and design harmony. What’s more, it makes for a stunning addition to a multitude of commercial spaces.
Articles
Modern & restrained: Brunner’s A-Collection
The A-Collection by Brunner evokes minimalism and design harmony. What’s more, it makes for a stunning addition to a multitude of commercial spaces.
Project
The language of regionalism
What makes a project stand out in a particular region? Why does regionalism in design count in today’s world of increasing urbanisation? We explore….
Events
Introducing Your 2019 INDE.Awards Partners
As the INDE.Awards continues to be a true reflection of design and architecture from the Indo-Pacific region, it is our partners – through their support – that show what the industry has to offer.
News
Introducing your 2019 INDE.Awards partners
As the INDE.Awards continues to be a true reflection of design and architecture from the Asia Pacific region – it is our partners, through their support, that show what the industry has to offer.
Articles
SEELA: a fusion of ergonomic and aesthetics
Lapalma’s story began in the 1980s, and while it has embraced modernity, SEELA is proof the company’s love of classic design shapes is here to stay.
Articles
Zenith’s new showroom for Auckland’s next chapter
Being a truly international furniture powerhouse, Zenith’s recent showroom is all about taking the passion for design and innovation in New Zealand to the next level.
Dissections
Light Warrior, by WOWOWA
How to create a unified office space for two individual brands? WOWOWA explored this to bring structure and flair to a challenging warehouse tenancy.
Dissections
Synergy, CSIRO by BVN
More a library than a workplace, the new CSIRO building in Canberra, designed by BVN, is deeply satisfying in a host of ways.
Ideas
The Edit: INDE 2018 Project Picks
At the start of the new year, the editorial team reflects on last year’s INDE.Awards, selecting some projects that deserve another round in the spotlight.
Ideas
The edit: INDE 2018 project picks
As the year comes to a close, the editorial team reflects on this year’s INDE.Awards, selecting some projects that deserve another round in the spotlight.
Project
Can design help tell the story of our Indigenous people?
Taylor & Hinds Architects designed krakani lumi, a standing camp in Mount William National Park, that helps to tell the significant story of country and the creation.
News
A welcome with a bang: Zenith Canberra’s new showroom
Zenith’s Canberra team celebrated in style for not one but two reasons – the end of the year and a beautiful new showroom.
News
Celebrating summer and a brand-new refurbishment… Brisbane-style
Zenith’s Brisbane showroom was the perfect backdrop for a summery party.
Articles
The Australian design industry comes together to help the drought-affected farming community
With the Drought Relief Sale, Zenith raises a large sum to help farming communities affected by drought in the dry zone.
Articles
Breakout spaces that break the traditional paradigm: The University of Canberra
University life is about so much more than attending classes. With such spaced out schedules, it’s no surprise so many students choose to spend their downtime on campus – studying, relaxing, socialising. These activities need dedicated spaces and dedicated furniture to encourage healthy student life.
Articles
Catering for the new age of hospitality design with Zenith
As we set the table for a new era of hospitality design, Zenith presents innovative, unique solutions that balance style and performance.
Dissections
Ningaloo
The magical Ningaloo Reef experience in North-West Australia now has added dimension with the opening of a classy visitors centre.
Dissections
Red Energy Melbourne
Pavilions, hubs, neighbourhoods, precincts and the like are fast becoming a popular staple in the agile workplace diet – but why? In their latest project for Red Energy Melbourne, iconic studio Carr sees the significance of these spaces as allowing users to claw back some personal ownership of their working environment.
People
5 Minutes With… Sean Dix!
On his recent tour of New Zealand, the Indesign Media team caught up with Sean Dix on the aspects of contemporary design that continue to influence his inimitable practice.
People
5 minutes with… Sean Dix!
On his recent tour of New Zealand, we caught up with Sean Dix on the aspects of contemporary design that continue to influence his inimitable practice.
News
Australia’s design community rallies to help farmers suffering from drought
Zenith produces a mega clearance initiative to assist Aussie Helpers – a charity ensuring wellbeing and survival for communities affected by rural drought.
Articles
The Wild, Wild West: Zenith celebrates Western Australia’s design community
With its showroom in West Perth, Zenith demonstrates a firm grasp of Western Australia’s emerging commercial sector and characteristic quirkiness.
Products
A Room Within A Room Courtesy Of BuzziSpace
Launched at NeoCon 2018, BuzziSpark from Buzzispace is a collection of high-back sofas that offers a shielded escape from stressful moments to decompress and regroup.
Products
5 Minutes With … Benjamin Hubert Of LAYER
With AXYL, his new range of furniture in collaboration with Allermuir, Benjamin Hubert reinforces the importance of substance, style and sustainability.
Articles
5 minutes with … Benjamin Hubert of LAYER!
With AXYL, his new range of furniture in collaboration with Allermuir, Benjamin Hubert reinforces the importance of substance, style and sustainability.
Events
SEA Futures: The INDE.Awards Seminar at Zenith Singapore
What are some of the most pressing issues for architects and designers to address in Southeast Asia? A seminar featuring six of the INDEs Shortlisted projects was an opportunity to learn and discuss.
News
Sydney’s satellite celebration – the Zenith INDE.Awards Live Telecast
As the Official Platinum Partner of the INDE.Awards 2018, Zenith’s Sydney showroom played host to the official viewing party, with all the winners and celebrations streamed live from the Singapore awards show.
Project
The excellence of Asia Pacific’s design in 2018: ONE project stood out above the crowd
The top architects and designers from across the world – our INDE jury – has selected ONE project that exemplifies the best our region has to offer.
People
Schamburg + Alvisse Discuss Furniture And Workplace Change
Following their recent win at the Good Design Awards (2018) for the EDO Streetscape, we catch up with the NZ powerhouse Schamburg + Alvisse.
Articles
Five minutes with … Schamburg + Alvisse!
Following their recent win at the Good Design Awards (2018) for the EDO Streetscape, we catch up with the NZ powerhouse Schamburg + Alvisse.
Articles
The ancient back streets of Tokyo inspires the workplace of the future
As Schamburg + Alvisse launch its latest – EDO Streetscape – we investigate the unique design story behind the collection.
Articles
Design For The Way We WANT To Work: Presenting Candlefox HQ
Candlefox HQ is shortlisted in the 2018 INDE.Awards. Here we investigate its inspiring design journey to achieve a truly inclusive workplace for all.
Ideas
The Red Revolution: Red Energy By Carr Design Leaves A Distinct Mark On The Commercial Landscape
Is there anything as dynamic as a revolution? Rapid, rambunctious, and radical, revolutions are often over as swiftly as they begin, leaving behind a swirl of rubble to be rebuilt and rearranged into something new. In short: revolutions are great, but they can only last so long.
Articles
The red revolution: Red Energy by Carr Design leaves a distinct mark on the commercial landscape
Is there anything as dynamic as a revolution? Rapid, rambunctious, and radical, revolutions are often over as swiftly as they begin, leaving behind a swirl of rubble to be rebuilt and rearranged into something new. In short: revolutions are great, but they can only last so long.
Dissections
RMIT New Academic Street
The redevelopment of RMIT’s so-called ‘grey ghosts’ signals a much-anticipated final instalment in the University’s long – decades in fact – campus transformation.
Dissections
Suncorp
Sometimes the most highly evolved designs are incomplete. When conceptualising the new Suncorp headquarters in Sydney, the interiors team at Geyer worked to the idea of ‘designing to 80%’. The result is a radical take on the oft-used idea of workplace flexibility. While the building caters to the needs of its residents in the present, it comprehensively avoids dictating what these needs will be in the future.
Events
Team Zenith Is Back On Board For This Year’s INDE.Awards
Zenith returns to the INDE.Awards in 2018 as Platinum Partner. Taking the Asia Pacific’s best design to the global stage, we look forward to celebrating this region’s most excellent in creative practice.
News
Team Zenith is back on board for this year’s INDE.Awards
Zenith returns to the INDE.Awards in 2018 as Platinum Partner. Taking the Asia Pacific’s best design to the global stage, we look forward to celebrating this region’s most excellent in creative practice.
News
Meet Your First 2018 INDE Sponsors
Collaboration and partnerships are at the heart of all great design. Meet our first INDE.Awards sponsors for 2018. They’re helping you get close to greatness!
Events
Welcome To The Age Of Asia Pacific
As the global economy shifts to become more interconnected than ever and new manufacturing hubs crop up around the world, Asia Pacific is leading the way.
Articles
Welcome To The Age Of Asia Pacific
As the global economy shifts to become more interconnected than ever and new manufacturing hubs crop up around the world, Asia Pacific is leading the way.
People
5 Minutes With … Keith Melbourne!
In the lead up to his launch of Pino for Zenith, we sat down with Keith Melbourne to get a behind the scenes glance of the designer at work.
Articles
Do Designers Have A Responsibility To Manufacturers?
The A+D world faces a precarious future: dwindling local expertise, unlikely local capacity, and a race we thought was heading toward the bottom but seems, instead, to be heading nowhere.
Articles
Happy Third Birthday To Zenith In Hong Kong!
As Zenith celebrates their third anniversary in Hong Kong, we look to some of the brand’s landmark achievements in designing the Asia Pacific A+D world.
Articles
5 Minutes With … Keith Melbourne!
In the lead up to his launch of Pino for Zenith, we sat down with Keith Melbourne to get a behind the scenes glance of the designer at work.
Articles
Is Design Too Important To Leave To You, The Designers?
Let’s ask the best design minds currently working in the most important sector … health.
Dissections
Collins Square Events Centre by Carr Design Group
Carr Design Group combines corporate, residential and hospitality design principles for a diverse and flexible function space at the Collins Square Events Centre. Have they created the ultimate new design typology for next-gen hospitality? We think yes…
Dissections
PwC Melbourne by Futurespace
The old-school ‘client showroom’ is in desperate need of a shake-up – but where to start? Designed by Futurespace, PwC’s new Melbourne headquaters is purpose-built to break down traditional barriers between staff and clients. The results are extraordinary.
Articles
A New Frontier For Modularity : ‘Mix’ It Up With Zenith Design Studio
With a design intent driven by empowering the end-user – be it individual or team – SOL-MIX aims to celebrate a new frontier for flexibility in the workplace.
Furniture
Zenith Design Studio Has Just Won The War For Talent
Can design really make a difference to the international problem of attracting, retaining and building talent?
Articles
Zenith Design Studio Has Just Won The War For Talent
Can design really make a difference to the international problem of attracting, retaining and building talent?
News
Part #4: Live Satellite Feed Into Asia, The Zenith Singapore INDE.Awards Viewing Party
As the Official Platinum Partner of the 2017 INDE.Awards, Zenith brought the entire Asia Pacific region together with an INDE.Awards Viewing Party live from their stunning Singapore showroom!
Project
Who Won At The Inaugural INDE.Awards?
On Friday 30th June, we announced winners of the very first INDE.Awards program. Couldn’t make it? Don’t stress! Here are your offIcial 2017 winners…
News
Zenith Unites The Region
As the Official Platinum Partner of the 2017 INDE.Awards, Zenith is bringing the entire Asia Pacific region together!
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Zenith Unites The Region
As the Official Platinum Partner of the 2017 INDE.Awards, Zenith is bringing the entire Asia Pacific region together!
Products
Formway Design: Delivering Meaningful Global Solutions from New Zealand
Distance is no barrier to global impact for New Zealand-based studio Formway Design. An international perspective and the creativity fostered by a remote location bring a unique point of view on workplace furniture to the world.
Dissections
Unispace Headquarters Melbourne, by Unispace
How can ‘smart workplaces’ stay flexible when advancements in integrated technology move so quickly? Unispace’s new Melbourne studio exhibits a built-in fluid and mutable working style that transcends the clunkiness of faddish design trends and wire-driven technology.
Dissections
Deloitte Perth, by Geyer
How does the world’s most influential auditing firm self-audit? Designed by Geyer, the new Deloitte Head Quarters in Perth is a stellar case study for self-analysis and designing for the (sometimes opposing) needs of many in a single space.
Dissections
Western Sydney University, by Woods Bagot
Integrated technology might be commonplace in the workplace, but in education spaces it’s still a fairly new phenomenon. At Western Sydney University, Woods Bagot’s vertical campus design raises the bar in more ways than one.