RACT’s new vessel combines luxury and sustainability to offer an immersion into the wild
July 17, 2018
Tasmania’s wild west. The natural wonder and pristine beauty of this corner of the state has remained somewhat of a mystery to many due to its remote location. Wanting to reveal this UNESCO Wilderness World Heritage Area to more people while respecting the sanctity of this remote land, RACTs Gordon River Cruises has recently launched the maiden voyage of the ‘Spirit of the Wild’, the newest vessel in their fleet of public cruises. Paying homage to local designers, builders and artisans to create the crown jewel of their fleet, Tasmanian materials were also chosen where possible making Tasmanian Timber an obvious choice.
Freycinet Lodge Coastal Pavilions: taking their cues from nature.
July 12, 2018
The new RACT Freycinet Lodge Coastal Pavilions offer an immersive accommodation experience within the coastal bush of the Freycinet National Park on Tasmania’s East Coast. Designed by Liminal Studio, and built by Cordwell Lane, the Waterfront Pavilions take their cues from nature.
The sentinel on the edge of a cliff: Captain Kelly’s Cottage
July 11, 2018
Perched atop a very large cliff on a remote island sits the cottage of mercantile adventurer Captain Kelly, looking out to sea. Untouched since the early 1830's a Tasmanian architect has
Innate Night
July 2, 2018
"I'm proud to be the designer that's bringing Australian Timbers to this industry." - Jon Goulder, Jon Goulder Design Studio
Phat Fish – contemporary, timeless, quintessentially Tasmanian.
June 13, 2018
“Phat” is slang for cool. And in Hobart’s newest bar and seafood restaurant, Phat Fish, the owners have created a luxurious but inviting atmosphere that is just that - cool.
Freycinet Lodge Coastal Pavilions
May 21, 2018
"We love using Tasmanian Timber. By using Tasmanian Oak we know that we are getting good quality timber." - Michael Lane, Cordwell Lane
Humanising Building: North Lakes Medical Centre, Brisbane
May 16, 2018
The newly completed North Lakes Medical Centre in Brisbane is a visually impressive landmark perched atop Mango Hill overlooking Anzac Avenue. Its mix of glass and aluminium accents combined with its rendered exterior gives the façade a contemporary, but hard aesthetic. Yet upon entering the building, you are immediately invited into a very human space, touched by the warmth of natural timbers.
Pizazz that’s Supernormal
May 7, 2018
Jason Stancombe, furniture designer and founder of Relm Furniture, was commissioned to design the dining furniture for Supernormal Natsu pop up restaurant, at the National Gallery of Victoria’s (NGV) garden restaurant. The restaurant was temporary, part of Natsu, a 10-day festival held in January 2018. The Supernormal pop-up site was designed by Peter King – Senior Exhibition Designer at the NGV.
House for Compassion: the Tasmanian Oak floor saving lives
November 17, 2017
It’s not often that a floor can make a claim to be saving lives. But the Tasmanian Oak floor, laid in a new-build charity home in Tasmania, is helping hundreds of families in third world countries.
Forty thousand reasons to choose Tasmanian Oak
November 17, 2017
Anna Gowen, architect at TONIC Design, has designed the most opulent ceiling you could imagine for the ten-pin bowling alley at Crown Casino in Melbourne.
Tasmanian Oak dowels deliver design flexibility and simplicity
November 17, 2017
The Noosa-based Australian furniture business began with their now-famous Babaneese stool, with Tasmanian Oak legs. Having now sold over 2000 stools, Green Cathedral co-founders and owners Sally and Tim Scarce have since become Tasmanian Oak devotees.
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.
