Tasmanian Oak: a simple solution for timeless design
November 18, 2019
For Preston Lane Architects, balance and simplicity is everything. Old and new. Dark and light. Bold and neutral. The small team split between Hobart and Melbourne have mastered the art of mixing just the right amount of textures, tones and materials to come up with a design aesthetic that so clearly identifies them but also pushes the envelope, giving clients a one of kind home that’s a work of art.
A Rustic Jewel on the Banks of the Tamar
October 21, 2019
Set alongside Tasmania’s Tamar river in a lush valley known for its ample wineries, rests My Build’s latest completed design-build project, The Boathouse. While wine production may contribute to the area’s current economy, it hasn’t always been vines and corks. With its convenient location at the top end of the state, close to the Bass Straight, the area was formerly used for boat building. Now, The Boathouse sits atop an old boat yard used in the late 1800’s, with remnants of the lands former use still apparent when the tide is low. Used now as an escape from the city, this Tasmanian timber clad shack combines the best of both worlds, where old meets new in a quiet corner of Northern Tasmania
Tasmanian camp structure inspired by cultural history
September 11, 2019
Krakani Lumi Camp, by Taylor and Hinds Architects, was honoured as a highly commended entry into the World Architecture Festival awards for the ‘Best Use of Certified Timber Prize’. Located in a National Park in Tasmania’s northeast, the camp serves as a stopover for visitors taking guided walks through the aboriginal land.
Product Categories
June 7, 2019
Hydrowood
June 6, 2019
Hydrowood is timber reclaimed from the depths of the Pieman River (hydro) Dam on Tasmania's West Coast. The sustainably salvaged specialty timbers include Huon Pine, Sassafras and Myrtle as well as Eucalyptus and Blackwood and are ideal for use by furniture designers, woodworkers, as well as in high-end residential and commercial construction.
Britton Timbers
June 6, 2019
Britton Timbers are trusted to produce quality timber and outstanding customer service. They have been doing it for more than 110 years. Britton Timbers are a preferred source for premium Tasmanian timbers.
Celery Top Pine
June 6, 2019
A durable and tough timber that provides a hard-wearing surface for flooring and an attractive fine-grained appearance with feature knots and figure for a beautifully unique character in furniture.
Tasmanian Oak
June 1, 2019
Tasmanian Oak is the preferred hardwood for a wide range of applications; scantlings, panelling, flooring, glulam spans, veneers, plywood, furniture. Fibre for reconstituted board and the production of high-quality paper.
Rockpool: where grandeur and homeliness blend seamlessly
November 27, 2018
Despite the grandeur of this seven-bedroom, three-bathroom (plus powder room) resort-like “shack”, the interior design brief was to create a space that exudes both warmth and comfort where friends and loved ones could walk in and didn’t feel the need to remove their shoes at the door.
Tasmanian Timber Masterclasses Online
July 4, 2018
Two free masterclasses, Working with Tasmanian Timber and Timber for Internal Applications, designed specifically for architects, interior designers, specifiers, builders, and joiners, are now available online.
Masterclass - Working with Tasmanian Timber
July 4, 2018
This seminar is designed for builders, joiners and those working with timber. It covers the species of Tasmanian timber available and their source of supply, major characteristics and product range. It will then discuss essential aspects of timber storage and handling practice for preparing and assembling major architectural and timber-rich components. As timber is a natural material, the wood moisture content (MC) and its management are critical to successful production and installation. Guidance will be provided on this and similar issues, suitable finishes, grade definitions and suppliers.
Masterclass - Tasmanian Timber for Internal Applications
July 4, 2018
This seminar is designed for architects, interior designers and anyone specifying timber. It covers the species of Tasmanian timber available and their source of supply, major characteristics and product range, before discussing essential detailing and specification practice for major architectural applications. As timber is a natural material, its slight movement in response to surrounding environmental conditions calls for clear design approaches. Guidance will be provided on this and similar issues, suitable finishes, grade definitions and suppliers.
