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Transforming urban accessibility: The vision of Tactile Systems Australia
In the dynamic realm of urban design and construction, every element plays a crucial role in shaping the accessibility and inclusivity of our built environment. Tactile Systems Australia emerges as a trailblazer, dedicated to revolutionising urban accessibility through innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to excellence. At the heart of their [...]
Explore the latest trend report from Feltex
The team at Feltex Carpets are designers and technical specialists armed with a passion for interiors. Their experts are at the forefront of cutting-edge designs, bringing the latest colour and style trends to floors all over the world. The carefully curated Interior trends highlight new and emerging trends, and how [...]
Compliance, Performance and Support
An important consideration in building and construction is ensuring people of all abilities can safely access the built environment. Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) are used widely on platforms, crossings, entries, ramps, escalators, and stairs. Tactile Systems Australia supplies a range of TGSI’s and other products to ensure all Australians [...]
Fitouts and Trends – the RV Focus
Swimming with Manta Rays on the Great Barrier Reef, exploring hidden gorges in Karijini, West Australia, or hitting the red dusty highways of the outback, Australia has a lot to offer. You can do this in style in a recreational vehicle that through good design is a virtual home away [...]
Bathroom design discord
“Design dissonance” is a term we are borrowing from the world of systems design in technology. Perhaps the best definition is this: “Design dissonance occurs when a product or service sends out cognitive signals that run counter to the desired effect”. What is being pointed to here is that design [...]
Covered in stone
The facade of a building is the first clue that tells us that structure may have something special to offer. Lightweight natural stone ventilated rainscreen facades are becoming more commonly used in modern buildings because of their benefits in efficiency and aesthetic appeal. The way buildings are constructed has changed [...]
Traditional stone, just lighter and more affordable
For more than 50 years, Cultured Stone by Boral has continued to innovate and develop products to meet the latest design trends. It can enhance the aesthetics of a project, as well as add value and maintenance-free performance while helping protect the environment. Boral introduced its Cultured Stone product to [...]
Solid surfaces come of age
Countertops using Corian are man-made material that don’t look man-made, is more durable and often more affordable than natural stone. Its history dates back to the early sixties and was part of an industry that promised much excitement and promise. The following exchange reflects the enthusiasm at the time. Mr [...]
A commitment to new ideas
A known innovator in architectural surfaces, Axolotl was established in 1995 after many years of R&D led to its ability to adhere genuine metal to the surface of any substrate, a world first. In this feature, Axolotl managing director, Kris Torma writes about its latest stone, metal and paint finishes. [...]
More than a bonding agent
When Laticrete founder, Dr. Henry M. Rothberg, launched the company’s 4237 Latex Thin-Set Additive, he introduced a strong, weather- and shock-resistant “thin-bed” mortar, using equal parts sand and cement. It replaced thick, heavy and labour-intensive mortar bed installations. As acceptance of this problem-solving technology increased, ceramic tile and stone became [...]
Eighty years of progress
Mapei has been manufacturing chemical products for the construction industry since 1937, and has become a point of reference for the global market. The company’s long, proud history has always been closely connected to its capacity for ground-breaking research and innovation. Mapei invests 5% of its annual turnover into their [...]