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.
More Than a Little luxury
September 9, 2019
A Tasmanian writer blends her love of the Tasmanian environment with her admiration for Tasmanian artisans to create a jewel.
Tasmanian Oak wins Australasian Floor of the Year
August 29, 2019
Tasmanian Oak took centre stage at the Australasian Timber Flooring Association (ATFA) Awards for excellence last week taking out three awards including Overall Winner Floor of the Year.
Things of stone & wood
July 19, 2019
As a building company that specialises in delivering solutions for tricky or demanding sites, Hobart-based Lawless Builders has worked on a good number of unusual and intriguing houses. But, according to owner Stuart Lawless, this recent Bruny Island project managed to eclipse them all.
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.
Highfield House: Restoring the ‘Birthplace’ of European Settlement in North West Tasmania
June 10, 2019
This magnificent home is noted as being the ‘birthplace’ of European settlement in Tasmania’s north-west. Highfield House has incredible historical significance, and as such, its restoration required incredible care and locally sourced Tasmanian oak.
Integrating nature and design, Archiblox brings the outdoors in with Tasmanian Oak floors
March 28, 2019
Imagine waking up every morning surrounded by a scene of minimal, natural serenity. As you blink open your eyes taking in the first glimpses of the day, you’re enveloped by a subtle glow as the rising sun reflects on the warm Tasmanian Oak timber floors throughout the space. Looking around the intentionally minimal but thoughtfully designed bedroom, touches of natural materials are everywhere, from the inviting leather armchair in the corner to the cool grey stone peeking out from the bathroom- all touches that you’ve helped handpick from a sustainable source. The inherent purity of your home’s surroundings creates a sense of peace and calm as you ease into your day. While this may sound like a distant dream for many future homeowners, there’s one design firm that is bringing this sustainable and beautiful architectural dream into reality for Australian’s, one prefabricated modular home at a time.
Bungalow Trading Co. puts the ‘bright’ in Brighton with brilliant colours and warm timber
March 15, 2019
Not far from Melbourne's ever popular Brighton Beach beach is the equally radiant Bungalow Trading Co., a women’s fashion and homewares shop that has recently undergone a makeover. Tasmanian Timber was selectively chosen to bring neutral warmth and equilibrium to the new fit out to balance the rich tones found throughout the shop.
The Seed House: Fitzpatrick’s timber monument
March 1, 2019
James Fitzpatrick has been designing buildings across Australia and Southeast Asia for the past 30 years. As the founding partner of Fitzpatrick+Partners, one of Australia’s leading architectural design studios, the firm has come to be known for pushing the boundaries on technology and building systems with every new build. When it came time to design his own family home on Sydney’s lower North Shore, Fitzpatrick curated the ultimate mix of materials. The design includes his signature combination of geometry, an engagement with the surrounding environment, and a dedication to sustainable and natural materials. The result is the staggeringly impressive Seed House.
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.
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 used to create refined comfort at MAP Architecture
November 15, 2018
As they say, first impressions are everything. And for one of Melbourne’s up and coming architecture firms, MAP Architecture, creating and designing a new office space that allowed clients to gain a sense of their thoughtful and refined architectural style was a must.
A homecoming design: Franklin Square
November 14, 2018
Nestled within the heart of Hobart between the city and historic Sullivan’s Cove, sits one of Hobart’s classic parks, Franklin Square. A quiet refuge for office dwellers on their lunch breaks and a sanctuary for tourists and families alike, this iconic park has maintained its existence since the 1860’s and has just undergone an award-winning reva mp featuring Tasmanian Celery Top Pine.
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.
Hella Good Design
October 23, 2018
For more than forty years Melbourne diners have been flocking to ‘Stalactites’ to get their traditional Greek cuisine fix. Serving its patron's mouth-watering traditional dishes based on what would be found on dinner tables across the Peloponnese region of Greece, the restaurant and Konstandakopoulos family have been on the receiving end of dozens of awards and media attention. While they continue to serve up traditional Greek dishes they have now created a low key and hip spin-off to the Melbourne restaurant scene, having opened the doors to Hella Good in 2018. While the food produced by the Konstandakopoulos family is usually in the spotlight, this time the focus lies on their newest establishment’s design featuring Tasmanian Oak.
Hot soup, inviting design
October 4, 2018
To expand into a second location in Melbourne, owner of Laksa King Restaurant, Esmond Wong, sought out Urbourne Architecture and Crown Shopfitters to create a stylish and warm new interior. To achieve this inviting new look, Tasmanian timber dowels were used in a unique and stylish way throughout.
Tasmanian Oak dowel: functional, decorative… art.
August 27, 2018
“This humble material is elevated to a higher level as it blurs the boundaries between the functional, the decorative and art,” says FMD Architects, Fiona Dunin of the Tasmanian Oak dowel in this incredible residential project. “The dowel establishes a consistent design approach through each space while varying its function in each instance.”
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.
