Tasmania’s managed forests make a strong case for world class sustainability
March 11, 2020
Tasmanian timber is sourced from forests that are sustainably managed, independently audited and certified to an internationally acclaimed standard. The end product is revered by designer makers, architects, interior designers and furniture makers. Playing a significant role in the global fight against climate change, timber is The Ultimate Renewable resource. On the back of the Visiting Architects Program, Rod Pindar, partner at renowned architecture firm, Fitzpatrick + Partners and Anne Schutter, Manager of the Biodiversity Program at the Forest Practices Authority (FPA), discuss Tasmania’s world class forest management system and how its sustainable management is ensuring Tasmania’s forests and forest species flourish for eternity.
An eye-opening experience for Fitzpatrick+Partners
February 19, 2020
Timber is the material of choice for Sydney-based architects Fitzpatrick+Partners. Considered an authority in timber construction on large scale projects, offering expertise on some of the world’s greatest buildings, founding Principal, James Fitzpatrick is turning heads in the design world. Fitzpatrick+Partners were invited to take part in the Tasmanian Visiting Architects Program, an experience designed to showcase Tasmania’s forests and forest management practices. The Partners gained a new found knowledge around Tasmania’s regrowth forests.
Tasmanian Visiting Architects Program highlights sustainability, innovation and collaboration
February 5, 2020
Fitzpatrick + Partners, one of Australia’s leading architectural firms, travelled to Tasmania recently to experience firsthand Tasmania’s forest management practices and timber industry. The firm’s four Partners spent three days exploring Tasmania’s beautiful forests, learning about how they are managed, the Forest Practices System and sustainability certification. They also learned about Tasmanian timber processing and products, and the applications for those products in both residential and commercial settings.
Re-imagining Hobart City Hall with a floor fit for a Queen
July 9, 2019
Hobart's City Hall was last renovated in the 1940s ahead of a reception to host Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. This year it has been re-imagined by Hobart Architectural firm McCarthyReed. They were tasked with bringing life back into the hall while staying true to the sites rich history.
Framing and Nail Plated Products
June 7, 2019
Trusses and nail plated products are highly economical, flexible and reliable options for domestic, commercial and industrial projects.
Seasoned Timber Products
June 7, 2019
Tasmanian hardwoods are available in full range of joinery products for internal applications.
McKay Timber
June 6, 2019
As a major manufacturer and supplier, McKay Timber has been a trusted name since 1947, providing quality timber across Tasmania, Australia, and beyond. With factories in Glenorchy, Southern Tasmania, Prospect in Northern Tasmania and Dandenong in Victoria, McKay Timber stands as a family-owned business rooted in a legacy of over 75 years. Our commitment to excellence spans generations, ensuring the availability of premium Tasmanian, Australian, and imported timber products across the nation.
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.
Reclaimed Tasmanian Myrtle furniture by Simon Ancher transforms Freycinet Lodge
January 24, 2019
Playing with space, volume and geometry, Simon Ancher’s Myrtle furniture designs are prevalent throughout Freycinet Lodge’s updated interior. Creating a collection of bar-style benches, coffee tables, side tables and shelving units, the pieces spark intrigue as Simon’s use of deep shallow chamfers and triangular geometries seem to defy logic.
The 19th Century Tasmanian Oak barn bought back to life by Whisky
November 8, 2018
Over 100 years ago a magnificent Tasmanian Oak barn was built on the Lawrenny Estate, a valuable swathe of land 80km north of Hobart. Thanks to a deep desire to drink superb whisky for the rest of his days, the current owner of the Estate embarked on a new venture – restoring his 100-year old, somewhat tottery, barn into Tasmania’s best whisky and gin distillery.
Tinderbox’s private retreat AERIE gives visitors a true Tasmanian outlook with a global twist
October 25, 2018
Tucked away thirty minutes south of the bustling streets of Hobart sits the historic and scenic Tinderbox suburb. Perfectly situated atop a densely forested hill overlooking Bruny Island, Storm Bay, D’Entrecasteaux Channel and the Iron Pot Lighthouse at the mouth of the Derwent River, these advantageous views offered the perfect site for a military fort and training grounds during WWII. While some evidence of the area’s history can still be seen, the suburb now offers its residents a place of peace and solace, and for visitors of the private retreat AERIE, a chance to literally soak in the views from a Tasmanian Timber clad hot tub.
Salamanca Building: a contemporary workplace that reflects the strong identity of Tasmania
July 25, 2018
With a 5 Green Star rating, Tasmania's new Salamanca Building serves as a benchmark for green-building while showcasing the natural beauty of Tasmanian timbers, and the talent of Tasmanian designer/makers.
From raw to refined: Pumphouse Point
November 17, 2017
Creating special places in spectacular landscapes is something Tasmanians have a knack for. And for visitors to the award-winning Pumphouse Point – a hotel like no other in the centre of one of the world’s most pristine natural environments – the experience is a truly remarkable one.
