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.
Where aesthetics and sustainability collide: The Surrey House renovation
September 18, 2018
On the fringe of Hobart’s CBD, clad in brown brick and cement slabs stands Surrey House. Built in 1978 the exterior is still reminiscent of the time and style in which it was built. But forty years after its doors opened, hidden behind this boxy and retro façade, is the new Surrey House featuring three new state of the art office fit-outs for Pitt & Sherry, Aldanmark and Ray White, where aesthetics and sustainability collide. Unknowingly paying tribute to the building’s beginnings, Tasmanian hardwoods are featured beautifully throughout.
Breathing life and luxury into one of Tasmania’s untouched pieces of history
September 14, 2018
Nestled amongst the pristine wilderness in the heart of Tasmania rests a magnificent piece of architectural history that sat dormant for decades. It is now one of Tasmania’s most exclusive and sought-after accommodation sites.
Prahran’s Mount Erica Hotel restored to former glory with roughly polished edge
September 12, 2018
An institution in one of Melbourne’s most beloved neighbourhoods, Mount Erica Hotel is fully restored by renowned designers Bergman & Co, returning the hotel back to its former glory with a modern twist.
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.
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
Tasmanian Timber Masterclasses Online
July 4, 2018
Two free masterclasses, Working with Tasmanian Timber and Timber for Internal Applications, designed specifically for architects, interior designers, specifiers, builders, and joiners, are now available online.
Masterclass - Working with Tasmanian Timber
July 4, 2018
This seminar is designed for builders, joiners and those working with timber. It covers the species of Tasmanian timber available and their source of supply, major characteristics and product range. It will then discuss essential aspects of timber storage and handling practice for preparing and assembling major architectural and timber-rich components. As timber is a natural material, the wood moisture content (MC) and its management are critical to successful production and installation. Guidance will be provided on this and similar issues, suitable finishes, grade definitions and suppliers.
Masterclass - Tasmanian Timber for Internal Applications
July 4, 2018
This seminar is designed for architects, interior designers and anyone specifying timber. It covers the species of Tasmanian timber available and their source of supply, major characteristics and product range, before discussing essential detailing and specification practice for major architectural applications. As timber is a natural material, its slight movement in response to surrounding environmental conditions calls for clear design approaches. Guidance will be provided on this and similar issues, suitable finishes, grade definitions and suppliers.
Jon Goulder breaks the mould with his all Australian Innate Collection for Spence & Lyda
July 3, 2018
Fourth-generation Australian furniture designer-maker Jon Goulder has pushed the envelope with materials and methods, creating the bespoke 'Innate' collection in collaboration with renowned Sydney design retailer, Fiona Lyda of Spence & Lyda. The first iteration of the Innate collection features moody dark tones and celebrates the use of Australian materials including the use of Tasmanian Oak and Blackwood.
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
Our niche: to create projects that speak of this place
June 16, 2018
Architect Robert Morris-Nunn tries to use timber in every project. "The fact that it is a warm, living material means that people relate to it. If you think of Tasmania, it is the quality timbers that are here, and they should be used. It's a locally available resource. They're not used nearly enough, and they speak of this place like nothing else.
Simon Ancher on sustainability, non-standard public seating and pushing the limits
May 28, 2018
Sustainability is paramount to the objects created by Tasmanian furniture maker Simon Ancher. It is central to not only the materials he chooses but his design approach to the object itself.
Simon Ancher Studio
May 23, 2018
"Boatbuilding techniques, cold-moulding and strip planking. - It's really quite amazing what you can do with timber" - Simon Ancher, Simon Ancher Studio
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
Circa Morris-Nunn Architects
May 21, 2018
"We belong to a place and utilise the products of that place" - Robert Morris-Nunn, Circa Morris-Nunn Architects
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.
