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    News Archive for June 2021

    Under the surface: Cosentino’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

    For many years, the name Cosentino has been synonymous with high-quality, technologically advanced surfaces for use in the home and public spaces. Brands such as Silestone®, Dekton® and Sensa by Cosentino® are renowned for the high-end appeal they give to any design, and are coveted by architects and designers alike.


    Contemporary home achieves striking look with Soft Grey Granite tiles

    The thoughtful design on the outside is complemented by a well-considered layout inside spreading across four levels.


    Tone on Tuesday: Opus Musivum

    “Now is the winter of our discontent; made a glorious bummer by lockdown talk”, as the Bard would say today. As we huddle indoors, are in various states, surrounded by failed plans for quarantine and the vaccine (st)rollout, we need a positive plan to cheer us up.


    Episode 76: Professor Catherine Bridge on how well we design bathrooms for aged care & can we do better?

    In this exclusive interview, Professor Bridge talks about how Australia compares on a global scale when we are talking about designing disability and where we could do better in the future of disability design and planning, especially in the increasingly-critical area of bathroom design.


    Heat and glare reduction achieves energy savings at Curtin University’s L3 lab

    Verosol Australia supplied Ambience motorised roller blinds to Curtin University’s Legacy Living Lab to reduce heat and glare issues in the building.


    Largest access flooring project at Lendlease’s Barangaroo towers

    ASP Access Floors was engaged by Lendlease to install access flooring systems at their three International Towers that stand at the entrance to the Barangaroo Commercial Precinct.


    Custom Designer Jet carpet forms part of Rone’s installation at Geelong Gallery

    A custom Designer Jet carpet from GH Commercial was part of an artistic installation created by large-scale artist Rone at the Geelong Gallery.


    All about perforated metal facades for building exteriors

    Arrow Metal explores the advantages of perforated metal facade systems, design options and installation information in detail in this guide.


    Historic Police Cottage out of protective custody with revamp

    Penrith City Council has received DA approval for the adaptive reuse of the Police Cottage at Emu Plains, which will become a vibrant dining destination once completed.


    Meganite makes an impact in new ForestOne head office

    Meganite, a range of acrylic solid surfaces, played an important role in the design of the new ForestOne Head Office.


    Australia & Germany to collaborate on energy efficient buildings

    Germany and Australia can utilise their complementary strengths in building policy and performance to collaborate on improving the energy performance of existing buildings.


    Case study: Luxe Modern Pavilion Abode

    A little bit of Luxe goes a long way to create this sophisticated modern abode for those who don’t like decorative styles. Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding offers visual relief from busy lines, the classy and subtle V-joint feels clean and calm.


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