Australian tapware company Phoenix is celebrating three decades in the industry with several new designs and an expansion within the local market. Phoenix was started in a small shed in Hastings in rural Victoria by Brian Wansbrough and two others with only a goat to keep them company. The founder of Gainsborough Hardware, Wansbrough applied […]
It isn’t often that architects and designers get to peek into the manufacturing process behind the products that help bring their projects to life. But on a recent trip to Shanghai, a group of Aussie designers got to experience just that. Shaw Contract’s Shanghai Design Tour included a visit to the company’s LEED Silver Certified […]
Before any idea, gesture or design, the latest outdoor range from Lapalma remembers its respect for nature. Each piece is made from totally recyclable materials, autonomous energy sources and photovoltaic panels to meet all production requirements. Inspired by the natural world and its amazing effusion of shapes, materials and colours, Lapalma’s new outdoor collection is […]
A short lead time can be the difference between having that perfect piece for a project and having to settle for second best, which is why Stylecraft has cut the existing lead time on some of its most popular products. By moving the upholstery for a selection of products to Australia, Stylecraft has been able […]
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