Timber has a huge impact in the home and can immediately set the tone of a space, creating intimate and inviting environments. Combining the stunning intimacy of native timbers with the rugged durability of a precision-engineered structural product, Big River’s Armourpanel is a popular choice for both residential and light commercial buildings that require resilience, […]
Recently appointed as a principal with design firm HASSELL, Richard Burley’s career has taken a unique and circuitous route since he left the company following a two-year stint as an architect in its Hong Kong office in the early 1990s. We caught up with him to learn about his new role with the company, what […]
Research into new interior colour schemes suggests tastes are being driven by yearnings for sanctuary and a simpler way of life. In putting together a trend forecast for 2018, Australian paint brand Wattyl says it conducted research into modern lifestyles and the factors affecting our sense of place and wellbeing. According to the company, its […]
Reacting to the trend towards micro hotels, the interior design department at Scott Carver has developed a concept room with a footprint of just 15sqm. The firm’s designers have devised the micro hotel room concept – nicknamed Fifteen – based on extensive experience with similar projects. The room provides accommodation based on a much smaller […]
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