September 2020
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Tile Warehouse Introduces Bluestone
Bluestone porcelain tiles are an emulation of the stunning ‘Bluestone’ which dates back to the 1800’s, a look that has become symbolic of sophisticated urban renewal.
Pinoli Interior Plywood Range
A new interior plywood range manufactured in New Zealand from sustainably grown Radiata pine. Pinoli adds warmth and versatility to any residential or commercial project.
Seeing red! Feeling blue? Green with envy? Pale with fear?
Emotional Colour We all know that selecting colours can be stressful – both for you and for your client. So, how do you ensure that the colours in your projects hit all the right notes?
Avantech YOU Officially Launched in New Zealand
Kitchen Componentry Manufacturer Hettich has officially launched AvanTech YOU in New Zealand, a patented, thin-walled drawer system that allows broad personalisation to suit the designer, manufacturer or customer.
Outstanding Tapware Design – Without the Lead
Lead Free There are many safety concerns around the amount of lead in tapware with potential effects on the brain and nervous system.
30 by 30
Winstone Wallboards is developing a carbon reduction plan to help tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time – climate change.
Mitsubishi’s Fire Standard ALPOLIC® NC/A1 Outperforms All Solid Aluminium Cladding
Demand for non-combustible cladding for high rise structures has become a major priority for specifiers worldwide.
CASE STUDIES
Clean, Classic Lines and Economic Installation
Better Bach When Architectural Designer Selena Duncan wanted to create that classic, seaside home, but with modern, economic materials, Dynex PALLISIDE® was the perfect solution.
Azul by Austral – Blue is the New Brick for 2020
Blue Bricks Despite bricks being an ancient building material, architects continue to find fresh ways to show off this versatile material in luxurious and stylish projects.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Paris: Le Monde
At a time of great upheaval in media delivery, Le Monde’s building reflects the dynamic relationship between media creators and consumers.
五岔子大橋 – Wuchazi Bridge (INFINITE LOOP) by Wunschmann Kaufer Architects
Combining traditional Chinese zigzag bridge architecture with the mysterious ‘Moebius strip’, Berlin-based architects Wunschmann Kaufer have created a continuous, walkable bridge across the Fu Hé River in Chengdu, China.
Powerhouse Precinct at Paramatta by Moreau Kusunoki & Genton
Sydney: Powerhouse Precinct. Moreau Kusunoki and Genton’s winner of the Powerhouse Parramatta International Design Competition has been described by some as a “monstrosity on stilts”.
Stay informed with the latest industry developments, both locally and overseas.
Stay informed with the latest industry developments, both locally and overseas.