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 Timber Triumphs at the 20th Australian Timber Design Awards
October 18, 2019
Tasmanian Timber shone at the Australian Timber Design Awards last night with The Seed House, a stunning showcase of Tasmanian Timber by fitzpatrick+partners, announced as the overall winner. And the ‘Tailored’ Tasmanian Oak couch by local Designer Maker Simon Ancher Studio won top prize for furniture and joinery.
The Timber that Made ‘That Couch’
October 18, 2019
The bespoke ‘Tailored’ Tasmanian Oak couch was designed and made by Simon Ancher Studio. Tasmanian Oak is an ideal timber for furniture making, especially when the design calls for beautiful curves. Why? Its stability is unmatched.
For Appreciators Of The Artisan
October 8, 2019
For Luke Di Michiel, Caroma’s lead industrial designer on the Elvire Collection, the challenge was to keep the designs as simple as possible, and not to overdesign the products.
Tasmanian Oak Moisture Meter Cards
September 25, 2019
Tasmanian Timber Flooring Installation Guides
September 24, 2019
Tasmanian Timber Flooring Options
September 24, 2019
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.
Handmade, sleek and simple. IN-TERIA creates the perfect timber hardware.
August 15, 2019
Karryn Dargie and Dean Baird make up the team from Tasmanian based architecture and design studio IN-TERIA. With a passion for projects where re-interpretation, adaptation and re-use are the focus, this design duo is on a mission to spread their love for a material that they think ticks all the boxes: wood.
Decreasing waste, increasing value and design opportunities: Porta aims to get the most out of every log
July 25, 2019
Australian timber manufacturer Porta has been in the timber industry for over 70 years. Porta prides themselves on being one of Australia’s leading suppliers of timber products, mouldings and custom moulding services to the building, trade, commercial and home improvement sectors. Leveraging their expertise in sustainable timber to source and provide aesthetically beautiful products for specifiers around Australia, they’re also upping their sustainability game to ensure every log processed through their Tasmanian mill is utilised to its fullest capacity. As part of this process, their Bridgewater mill in Tasmania’s south is currently undergoing a significant upgrade.
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.
The team behind IN-TERIA celebrate refined simplicity through their thoughtful and sustainable designs
July 17, 2019
IN-TERIA Design and Architecture partners Karryn Dargie and Dean Baird are proud Tasmanian’s, and they’re making waves on the Tasmanian design front. Championing the work of carefully selected Tassie craftsman, this Hobart-based practice has created a timber centric hardware collection through the art of wood turning. The materials chosen for each piece are thoughtfully selected with sustainability at the forefront of the criteria. With each architectural project, IN-TERIA inject their love of timber when possible to create an end result that’s simple, refined and will last a lifetime and beyond, encapsulating the art of truly superior design.
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.
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.
Joinery and Fabricated Products
June 7, 2019
Tasmania's unique species provide an exciting range of colours and textures and are available in solids and veneers.
Industrial, Landscaping & Packaging
June 7, 2019
Natural round timbers are available from around Tasmania, either direct from the forest or from salvage and treatment yards.
