21.01.2026
Hunter Huon Valley: Where guests are surrounded by timber, trees and stars
When Ben Hunt and his family left Melbourne for Tasmania’s Huon Valley, they were looking for the perfect place to build an accommodation business and a place to call home. That search led them to build Hunter Huon Valley, three intimate cabins in Glen Huon, and to make a material...
12.01.2026
Sylvie Restaurant: Where Tasmanian Timber Meets Local Flavour
Walking into Sylvie, you’re immediately enveloped by the warm, aromatic scent of Huon pine, a fitting welcome to a restaurant where everything speaks of Tasmania. From the seafood on the plate to the timber beneath your elbows, chef and owner Martin Dreyer has created a space that’s a genuine...
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Handmade Matters: Jon Grant on the profound experience of making a chairÂ
Nestled deep within a hidden valley in Tasmania awaits a simple chair-making studio. A unique place of inspiration, conversation and shared experience. A workspace that seamlessly blends old and new, paying homage to rich traditions.…
Understanding Tasmanian Oak Prime and Classic Grades: A Guide for Architects and Specifiers
When specifying Tasmanian Oak for your projects, understanding timber grading is essential for achieving your desired aesthetic outcome. However, it’s crucial to recognise what grades do and don’t represent in terms of product quality and…
Everything you need to know about Tasmanian Blackwood
wood is one of the world’s great decorative timbers, with its stunning, rich colour, texture, workability and durability. Synonymous with fine furniture, Blackwood is the ideal timber for showstopping decorative joinery, eye-catching statements in wall…
Broadwaters by Studio Ilk: A 1970s Revival Through Timber and Thoughtful Design
In Hobart’s picturesque waterside suburb of Sandy Bay, a remarkable 1970s home has been lovingly restored by Studio Ilk, bringing together a passion for original architecture, local craftsmanship, and the warmth of Tasmanian timber.
Honeyworks House: How Blackwood and considered design created a home that hasn’t aged in ten years
When architect Paul Butterworth was commissioned to design Honeyworks House a decade ago, the brief was clear: create a modest, garden-oriented home for empty nesters returning from North Queensland to Brisbane that would sit comfortably…
Built to age gracefully: Spring Beach House, the little cottage that glows.
Nestled along the rugged Tasmanian coastline of Spring Beach, a modest 100 square metre retreat demonstrates how thoughtful material choices can create extraordinary spaces. Designed by Scale Architecture for two sisters seeking a grounded, warm little space…
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Michael Lee ·What’s Possible with Australian Resources
What’s Possible with Australian Resources
Michael Lee is a technical expert in Tasmanian Timber. Mick, as he’s known within the sector, has over 30 years experience in research, timber production, and systems. He works with builders, designers, and architects to create solutions that benefit the environment, the economy, and the community.
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