Architecture Au Products December 2021 - January 2022

The Forest fx collection from Polyflor showcases the natural beauty and sophistication of wood in a practical and durable vinyl sheet format. The collection includes various wood designs with intricate grains and natural colourways. The collection has been specifically developed for heavy commercial installations, including the education, healthcare, office, retail and leisure sectors. Forest fx features polyurethane reinforcement (PUR) for effective cleaning and maintenance – providing a continuous, impervious and hygienic flooring solution that can be confidently cleaned using recommended maintenance procedures and products. The vinyl sheets are recommended for heavy traffic areas that require a hardwearing, attractive, modern and easy-to-maintain floorcovering. polyflor.com.au/product/forest-fx-pur Item 03 Enquire at productnews.com.au…

The all-electric residential lifts from Next Level Elevators run on a 10A single-phase power supply and boast a European A-grade energy rating. Unlike their hydraulic counterparts, these lifts are some of the most energy efficient residential elevators available in Australia. Beautifully crafted All Next Level elevators are designed and crafted by Eltec in north-east Italy. Next Level worked with elevator innovator Gianluca Polensig to produce this truly beautiful range for Australian users. Purpose built The elevators have been purpose built with architects, builders and home owners in mind. This level of detail is reflected in the carefully crafted range. The Eltec Volare The Eltec Volare is Next Level’s entry model elevator, which has an innovative elevator shaft included. It’s designed and built in Italy but held in stock within Australia.…

The Australian construction industry is under pressure to improve sustainability in practice. The Green Building Council of Australia has warned that embodied carbon made up 16% of Australia’s built environment emissions in 2019, which will increase to 85% by 2050 without intervention. Assisting architects and designers seeking new ways to enhance environmental efficiency through material choices, Siniat offers a carbon neutral opt-in program for a wide range of its locally made plasterboard and metal products, certified under the Australian Government’s Climate Active program. “We encourage customers who wish to include carbon neutral products in their projects to come and talk to us,” said Siniat Australia managing director Gavin Burton. Siniat’s plasterboard is GreenTag GreenRate certified, and the company’s manufacturing facilities operate under the ISO management system standards for health and…

Inspired by the number 7 boomerang, Mandura Sevens Sofa is the latest offering from Business Interiors. Mandura is a unique workplace supplies company dedicated to creating change for young First Nations Australians. Made in Australia, the Sevens Sofa is the work of the Business Interiors furniture team and Leah Bennet, an interior designer, furniture designer and proud descendent of the Wudjari Noongar peoples from the Ravensthorpe region in Western Australia. The Business Interiors team believes that by bringing First Nations culture into interior design and furniture design, people are able to gain a tangible and emotional connection to First Nations culture and history. Bennet wanted to create a furniture piece that was holistically First Nations – from the shape, to the fabric, to the designers involved. “I wanted to choose…

Indoor-outdoor pot and bowl planters Quatro Design’s extensive collection of glass fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) pots and bowls will enhance any garden, landscape or streetscaping project. The collection’s clean lines and elegant style have a timeless appeal. The planters can be clustered or used as standalone features. They can also be incorporated into water features. Users benefit from sourcing locally designed products that comply with stringent quality standards, with shorter lead times than imported products. quatrodesign.com.au/products Item 12 Enquire at productnews.com.au Pre-cast concrete plunge pool – Original The Original pre-cast concrete pool is Plungie’s most popular design, finding its way into the backyards of many Australians. Technical designs and pre-engineered specifications are available as standard for ease of building approvals. Tried and tested using key design principles, the 4.6 ×…

Trekker composite decking is the modern alternative to traditional solid timber decking. Made in Europe, Trekker composite decking from Havwoods is constructed from recycled wood fibre and virgin polymer – resulting in a denser, harder and heavier product than wood alone. This means that there is no danger of splinters and, since the composite will not host the growth of algae, it is anti-slip even when wet. With no health and safety issues, Trekker is ideally suited for use in commercial and public areas, as well as for private decks. Trekker composite decking planks look like wood and can be worked like wood. Unlike wood, however, they do not need to be protected from water ingress, making them more suited to outdoor use. The profile design of Trekker decking boasts…