Three Capes Cabin
November 17, 2022
Three Capes Cabin is a tribute to place and one man’s tenacity. It was love at first sight when the brawns and brains behind the Tasman Peninsula build, Daniel Bush, first visited the area five years ago. Near his cabin lies a treasure trove of secret coves and Port Arthur’s historical ruins. Along the coastline, Antarctic swells smash against the ancient dolerite cliffs of the Three Capes Track, one of the most renowned multi-day walks in Australia. It took Daniel’s breath away, and that’s exactly why he sought to build, quite literally, Three Capes Cabin - so guests could detox from their working lives and drink in the peninsula’s beauty.
Tasmanian Oak ties the knot between His and Her House
October 25, 2022
His and Her House is the unity of two clients’ dream homes, each engaging FMD Architects for their separate builds before amalgamating on a third. The 158 m² home in Melbourne’s Clifton Hill is modest in size but uses clever geometry to create scale.
Tasmanian timber forever home at the peak of its game
October 5, 2022
Like a baroque painting, 3 Peaks Haus is bursting with character. The Willunga home leans into abstract expressionism through various materials, contours and colours.
Launceston's mass timber building a glimpse into the built environment future
September 29, 2022
The new headquarters for health insurance company St Luke’s Health is a building ahead of its time. The 5,500sqm Launceston project will be the most sustainable and carbon-positive office development in Tasmania, and the targeted 40% reduction in carbon will make it one of the first Net Zero Carbon projects in Australia.
Award-winning Cradle Coast Campus evokes a sense of calm with Tasmanian timber
September 19, 2022
When tasked with designing the University of Tasmania’s new Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie, John Wardle Architects, Philp Lighton Architects and Room 11 knew the building had to evoke a sense of calm while still looking visually striking. Tasmanian timber was the answer.
Five Yards House inspires architect’s own build, Casa Acton.
August 30, 2022
Five Yards House was the catalyst for Archier Director Josh FitzGerald to build his own home, Casa Acton. Josh and his partner Millie’s moveable masterpiece, nestled in Acton bushland, “questions the purpose of architecture and its relationship with the natural world” and shares similar, cost-efficient materials and design.
Using Tasmania Timber as a feature piece where it counts
August 23, 2022
If you want to make an interior space burst with character, look no further than the alluring design of the Sand Castle for inspiration. Studio Yugen’s Creative Director Georgina Twyford opted for Tasmanian Oak as the centrepiece of this luxe, light-drenched Queensland home. Porta’s Strata Tasmanian Oak Lining Boards run vertically up the hallway to meet the kitchen and adjacent living area. Georgina breaks down her interior design methodology for this stunning home renovation.
Intricacies of Fusilier Cottage pay off for Bence Mulcahy and client
August 17, 2022
Residential and commercial, heritage and contemporary, Fusilier Cottage is one of the most complex yet stunning ‘beasts’ architect Shamus Mulcahy has ever tamed.
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.
A John Wardle first, the crown jewel to Launceston’s Inveresk Library
July 28, 2022
Forming what was once part of Tasmania’s largest industrial site, Launceston’s Inveresk area is fast becoming the beating, cultural heart of the city. The redevelopment of the precinct area is the single largest infrastructure investment in the city’s history, and as part of the University of Tasmania’s transition to the area, the latest project to be unveiled is the new Inveresk Library.
World looking to Tasmanian Timber company for IP and innovation
June 24, 2022
Several countries were so impressed by Cusp at Expo 2020 Dubai that the innovative Tasmanian timber company has been invited to speak at international forums tasked with looking at the decarbonisation of building materials.
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.
10 Fold House by Timmins Whyte
May 27, 2022
Honing their craft over the last fourteen years and overseeing more than 230 projects, architect Sally Timmins and building designer David Whyte have led the way on some of Australia’s most charming home builds and meticulous commercial projects. Backed by a small team of equally passionate architects and designers, Timmins+Whyte have proved through their timeless, nature centric designs that they’re here to stay and make their mark on Australian Architecture. Catching up with Tasmanian born Co-founder and Director, Sally Timmins, she takes us through their most recent build, 10 Fold House.
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.
The next generation of timber design: Abelwood Evolution
May 19, 2022
There’s no denying that natural products in our homes and workplaces bring a sense of ease and calmness into a space. A locally and sustainably sourced natural material offers additional peace of mind when specifying for a new project fit-out or dream home renovation. The latest product from Neville Smith Forest Products, Abelwood Evolution Lining, offers both- beautiful timber lining profiles that are also sustainably sourced from PEFC certified Tasmanian Oak.
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.
