Questions about Tasmanian Timber? Ask the expert.
January 6, 2025
In an industry with many highly knowledgeable people, few have the length and breadth of experience as Michael Lee. Michael, or Mick as he is known, has been in the timber industry in Tasmania for over 35 years. A former Production Manager at one of the largest timber companies in the state, and Operations Manager and General Manger at other major operations Mick knows Tasmanian timber like few others.Â
Blackwood Properties
December 11, 2024
Flooring, Lining and Cladding
October 23, 2024
Timber Veneer Association of Australia Tours Tasmania
April 5, 2023
The Timber Veneer Association of Australia’s (TVAA) members have recently returned home from a Veneer Manufacturing tour of Northern Tasmania. Association members, who include some of the country’s leading furniture, component manufacturers and timber veneer manufacturers left with a thorough understanding of production and environmental credentials of Tasmania’s veneer industry, and an appreciation for the complexity and value of the sector.
Contemporary luxe with a homage to the pastÂ
February 27, 2023
On the edge of the river Derwent, in one of Tasmania’s most sought-after suburbs, sits 720 Sandy Bay Road. It is a newly developed residence with carefully curated materials that reflect both the history of the original home and the colours from the sweeping views of the silvery grey water it observes. Â
Mount Pleasant Wines by Luchetti Krelle
January 3, 2023
The Hunter Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s renowned winegrowing regions. Home to some of the country’s finest cellar doors, it’s viticultural history dates to the early 20th century. Included in this rich history of fine wine making is the award-winning Mount Pleasant Wines by founder and wine-maker Maurice O’Shea. Committed to his craft, O’Shea’s legacy has set a high standard for modern Australian winemaking bolstered by each bottle’s elegance, balance and longevity. Having last been updated in the early nineties, the winery needed a makeover to match the wine’s valued reputation. Having received countless awards for their designs revamping hospitality venues home and abroad, the team at Luchetti Krelle was put to the task of bringing the winery to match the calibre of its wine production, and the result is nothing short of breathtaking.
A not-so-little leap of faith
August 9, 2022
Phil Vanier’s leap from television commercials producer to furniture and cabinetry maker is about as big as it gets. But dig a little deeper and you start to uncover a common thread - a passion for craft, be it tangible or digital.
Tasmanian Timber at Equinox Evolution Melbourne
June 23, 2022
Tasmanian Timber will be at Melbourne's Equinox Evolution on Thursday, 30 June 2022. Come and meet industry expert Greg Nolan and see our award-winning stall.
Heightened demand for products from Tasmanian-managed forests
June 17, 2022
There’s been an increased demand for products sourced from Tasmanian-managed forests both through and post the pandemic, says Britton Timber’s Shawn Britton.
Innate 2.0 by Jon Goulder and Fiona Lyda
May 23, 2022
Four years after the debut of the Innate Collection, a furniture range by Adelaide-based designer-maker Jon Goulder and Sydney design retailer Fiona Lyda, the design powerhouses are back at it again, releasing the second iteration of the Innate collection- Innate 2.0.
From Australia to London and back again, Tasmanian born Brodie Neill’s celebrated homecoming featuring Tasmanian timbers
May 2, 2022
Last speaking to Tasmanian born furniture designer maker Brodie Neill following his exhibit of the highly talked about ReCoil table at London Craft Week in late 2021, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Neill again at Melbourne Design Week.
Brodie Neill at MDW2022
May 1, 2022
From Australia to London and back again, Tasmanian born Brodie Neill’s celebrated homecoming featuring Tasmanian timbers. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Brodie again at Melbourne Design Week. Exhibiting the stunning design and craft of the ReCoil table, Neill also brought along the Atlas Table, a piece derived from his self-designed and self-produced furniture brand, Made in Ratio. While the look and design of both ReCoil and Atlas couldn’t be more different, they both have one thing in common. The tables have been crafted from the beloved reclaimed resource pulled from a remote lake in Tasmania’s wild west; Hydrowood.
Impeccably designed and crafted, ‘Relatively Useful’ acknowledges Australia’s design greats
March 31, 2022
What do you get when you combine two of Australia’s great design minds with over twenty-five of Victoria and Tasmania’s top makers? Relatively Useful. A collection of twenty-five objects designed by John Wardle and Simon Lloyd and expertly crafted by some of Australia’s leading craftspeople. Making its debut at Melbourne Design Week at the Heide Museum of Modern Art at the end of March, and now open until the third of April.
Relatively Useful
March 30, 2022
Impeccably designed and crafted, ‘Relatively Useful’ acknowledges Australia’s design greats.
To be Design Frank
February 16, 2022
For Tasmanian Sarah Haberle, one could say design has always been in her blood. Having been a part owner of an architecture studio, teaching classes at a local design school and having mastered the art of renovating and flipping houses (12!) Sarah has always looked at interior spaces with intrigue. Turning her passion for transforming spaces into her own business three years ago, she established interior design studio, Design Frank. With the word ‘frank’ meaning honesty, Design Frank signifies the integrity of craft behind each of Sarah’s creations. Her thriving business has now taken Sarah around the state to help others fulfill their design desires and create their own personal dream homes.
How Tasmanian timber was used to transform ‘the DEC’ into a world-class sports and entertainment arena
January 25, 2022
Tasmania’s Derwent Entertainment Centre, constructed in 1989, is Tasmania’s largest capacity indoor multi-purpose venue accommodating up to 8,800 people. An agreement between the NBL and the Tasmanian Government has recently seen ‘the DEC’ refurbished into a world class arena that is now home to Tasmania’s first NBL team in 25 years. The $66 million refurbishment has transformed ‘the DEC’ into a world class sports and entertainment facility, with the venue rebranded as MyState Bank Arena. We spoke to Thomas Floyd from Philp Lighton Architects and Mark Millhouse from Voss about how they used Tasmanian timber to create the transformation.
Australian furniture designer-maker brings over three kilometers of Tasmanian timber to the global design table
December 21, 2021
The last two years have looked quite different for everyone, but the inability to travel has been consistent. For Tasmanian born Brodie Neill, who now lives and practices in London, he couldn’t travel to his beloved Island home, but he could bring Tasmania to London. Two years of extensive study has resulted in Neill producing a stunning table formed from Tasmanian timber veneer offcuts, which recently launched at London Craft Week. Now the ReCoil table that took two years to come to fruition is now being preparing for a global tour throughout 2022.
From tip to toe, Van Bone is a tribute to all that is good in Tasmania
October 18, 2021
A cruisy 50-minute drive outside of Hobart’s CBD towards the Tasman Peninsula sits Van Bone restaurant in Marion Bay. Upon arrival to the venue’s lush grounds, if your breath’s not taken by the area’s stunning scenery and million-dollar views, the new restaurant’s end to end dining experience surely will.
Maximum style, minimum waste
August 9, 2021
The word ‘liminal' means at the threshold; exploring the potential of what can be. This word is also the name of Hobart-based LIMINAL Studio and it’s what drives their approach on every project. Constantly on the threshold of or relating to a sensory threshold; exploring the possibilities of what can be; discovery in transition…LIMINAL Studio is where transformation takes place. And from their long list of award-winning architectural projects, spaces and objects, it’s clear that this transdisciplinary studio is doing just that.
Lands Building Office Redevelopment by Xsquared Architects
August 2, 2021
Xsquared Architects designed and documented a total refurbishment of the iconic Lands Building at 134 Macquarie Street in Hobart, Tasmania. This was a substantial project for the Department of Primary Industries Parks, Water and the Environment. All 11 floors of the office building were changed. Xsquared Architects created a standardised floor layout to provide each branch with the same level of amenity. This occurred by involving the different client groups in extensive consultation and dialogue.
