Below is a list of our most popular products for 2016, based on the click-through rates from the Architecture & Design Product Newsletter and from searches in our online directory. 

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Here are the top 10 most popular products for Architecture & Design readers in 2016. Click through for more information on each.

1.jpg1. COLORBOND® Steel and Aluminium Slatting, Louvres, Lattice from Superior Screens

Superior Screens offer an extensive range of products for privacy, sun control and security solutions. The range spans over Superior Slatting™, Superior Louvres™, Superior Steel Lattice, Window Screens and Fencing and Gates.

 

 

 

2-1.jpg2. Home Lifts with Low Ongoing Costs and Exceptional Reliability from Kone

Kone Home Lifts are machine room less elevators that are now available in four, five, six and eight passenger sizes with 12 different interior cabin sizes to suit every need.

 

 

 

3.jpg3. Decorative Mexican Tiles, Moroccan and Spanish Ceramic Tiles from Old World Tiles

The Classics ceramic handmade tiles range includes over 40 unique designs such as Azul, Belleza, Leonardo and Isabela. Designers, architects and home owners can all benefit from these unique, vibrant tile products. 

 

 

 

4.jpg4. Countertop Transformation kits for worn kitchen benchtops from Rust-Oleum

Rust-Oleum Australia’s Countertop Transformations kits are designed for DIYers to update worn or damaged laminate kitchen benchtops with a contemporary natural stone look. Featuring innovative technology, this rapid and simple do-it-yourself coating system is suitable for use on kitchen benchtops, bathroom vanities and other laminates surfaces.

 

5-1.jpg5. Innovative Door Controls from Hafele Australia and Geze

Hafele and Geze use innovative procedures and techniques to produce the most effective and functional door openers and operating ranges.  

 

 

 

 

6.jpg6. AFS LOGICWALL® Permanent Formwork System from AFS Systems

AFS LOGICWALL® by AFS Systems Pty Ltd (CSR) is a permanent formwork system for concrete walling for external and internal walls. The structural capability of the product when filled with concrete makes it an ideal solution for the construction of a range of buildings.

 

 

7.jpg7. Fintrax façade system from Woodform Architectural

Woodform Architectural’s aluminium Fintrax façade system was specifically designed and engineered for large-scale external facades. Developed to meet increasing requests by designers for a larger, fin-like profiles; Woodform collaborated with the façade engineers at Inhabit Group to develop the concept design of the Fintrax system.

 

 

8.jpg8. StyleLite High Gloss Acrylic Lamination Panels from EGR

Say goodbye to rippled high gloss painted surfaces forever! StyleLite® is the new super high gloss acrylic laminate which provides a superior appearance compared with older style laminates, paint or vinyl.

 

 

 

9-2.jpg9. Unobtrusive Kitchen Ventilation Systems from Parmco Downdraft

Parmco Downdraft are concealed and completely unobtrusive, stainless steel ventilation systems, providing an alternative to conventional range hoods. These kitchen ventilations work by drawing the air down through the bench or wall.

 

 

 

10-1.jpg10. Pull-out pantry systems for superior kitchen storage from Hettich

Hettich’s stylish pantry systems are highly functional in design, adding a whole new dimension of efficiency to modern kitchens by allowing all food or kitchen items to be clearly visible and totally accessible.