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10 STAND UP CAFE - Lives up to its name, occupying just 10 square metres 12 APPLE COTAI CENTRAL by Foster + Partners, Gives Macau a new oasis of calm 15 REAL CONCRETE OVERLAY & TILE
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16 25 KING - AUSTRALIA’S TALLEST TIMBER TOWER by Bates Smart/Lendlease 20 AUSTRALIAN MADE TERMITE BARRIER - Complete underslab protection 22 NO NEED TO COMPROMISE ON VALUE - Accent 800, new from Real Flame Archi-Tech Services (Vic) Pty Ltd ABN 97 007 303 997 P: 1300 30 80 98 F: 1300 30 80 99 Publisher | Archi-Tech Services Editor | Neil Ibbott Design | Simple Designs Printing | Bounty Print Editorial Enquiries Advertising Enquiries architech@architech.com.au Disclaimer: Archi-Tech Services (Publisher) takes due care in the preparation of this publication, but is not liable for any mistake, misprint or omission. The publisher prints advertisements supplied, and makes no warranty as to their accuracy. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form in whole or in part without the written permission from the Publisher INSITE is a registered trademark of Archi-Tech Services
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French Oak Flooring with an Australian Touch Euroak Flooring is the leading Australian manufacturer of innovative and original engineered timber flooring in French Oak and Australian hardwoods. We are committed to sustainable principles in our manufacturing processes including the use of emission zero (E0) adhesive, low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and raw materials from sustainable sources compliant with International and Australian Forestry standards. Timber Treatment In Conjunction with MIROTONE Australia we have developed a state-of-the-art high performing topcoat tailored to the Australian environment providing durable and hardwearing surfaces. We custom make Solid Oak Stair Treads up to 550 mm wide and 5 m long, and laminate French Oak decorative posts to any size.
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World Trade Centre Proposed for Western Sydney
An $8 billion mixed use city proposed for Western Sydney has the potential to shift the needle on jobs by creating 140,000 total jobs.
An economic impact assessment by PwC indicates that by 2040 the mixed use employment district at WTC Sydney would create 43,500 direct jobs and directly inject $13 billion to the economy, with significant additional indirect and induced
The proposal for a World Trade Center Sydney (WTC Sydney),
benefits to Sydney and NSW.
by the Aerotropolis Group, has been made to the NSW
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Department of Premier and Cabinet. It includes four WTC
Aerotropolis Group Managing Director and CEO Jomon
towers, an international convention and exhibition centre,
Varghese, who is attending the NSW Premier’s Aerotropolis
commercial space for multinational companies, an innovation
Summit in Sydney today, said the proposal presents a social and
and incubation centre for start-ups and retail and residential
economic contribution not only to Western Sydney but across
space.
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“WTC Sydney is a project that will resolve the structural problem faced by Sydney by bringing balance to our city which is historically tilted to the east,” Mr Varghese said. We are excited about this project, it will create an ecosystem to promote international trade, economic activity and employment generation by connecting Sydney to the 322 cities in 90 countries through the WTC network. WTC Sydney will ensure a seamless flow of demand from these 322 international cities to Sydney, causing export from NSW to increase significantly.” With a vision for a nett zero carbon development, the site of
Western Sydney director of the Sydney Business Chamber, David Borger, said the new airport will be the catalyst for investment and economic opportunities.
the proposed WTC Sydney was master planned by global architecture studio Woods Bagot. Design director Neil Hill
“We will start to see bold ideas for this region and it’s great to see
explained the task as one of considering the future and the next
the private sector come up with some of these and take the lead,”
generation of development in a way that will help a sustainable
Mr Borger said.
growth pattern to develop. “In combination, the new Western Sydney Airport and the realisation of the Greater Sydney Commission’s strategy for the Western Parklands City is an extraordinary opportunity to conceive urban development hosting high tech industries synthesised with the unique natural environment of the Nepean river system and Cumberland Parklands for sustainable living,” Mr Hill said. Energy production, use, storage, recycling and sharing between different types of development in the cluster of the towers and low rise mixed use – and the spaces between them – is a key part of the sustainability goal.
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Mr Varghese said he hoped the centre would be opened by 2026 – the same time the new Western Sydney Airport will begin operation. Please find the video on the proposed World Trade Center Sydney:
https://vimeo.com/271848827 For more information please contact: Ms Kirsten Trengove Regional Manager, Public Relations (Australia) Woods Bagot M: 0408 059 849 E: Kirsten.Trengove@woodsbagot.com
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Smart by DeSign The low-profile design features a linear stainless steel drainage system with a concealed channel section for door tracks and thresholds. The external linear grate sits flush beside the doortrack, in precise alignment with the ground surface. An integrated, concealed, subsill collects water flows and condensation around the doorway, conveying it to the external drainage system. The Threshold drain integrates elegantly into sliding door tracks, bi-folds or hinged doors, is compatible with major door manufacturers and available in 5 different styles of grate designs, including the Marc Newson tessellated pattern.
“Stormtech Threshold drains integrate seamlessly into sliding door tracks, bi-folds or hinged doors.” Stormtech is compatible with all major door manufacturers and is available in 5 unique grate designs.
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Stand-Up Cafe lives up to its name, occupying just 10 square metres – a little hole-in-the-wall at the bottom end of the Melbourne CBD, near Flinders and King Streets. Owner Dan Chrystal keeps things simple and sticks to the essentials, both when it comes to the coffee menu, and the minimalistic look of the shop-front, with a two-panel Austview Sashless Window.
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Austview servery style sashless window Our Austview servery style sashless window, as pictured with a fixed top panel, is the perfect solution for cafes, restaurants, bars, ticket offices and canteens for a minimal and refined look. The bottom panel moves independently by being counterbalanced to weights, providing an easily operable window system that allows a large clear opening. We always use premium components throughout our window systems including yachting spectra rope, Schlegel weather seals and a Lock Focus keyed lock.
Key Features ●● Slimline appearance ●● 1 operable frameless glass panels, sliding vertically and 1 or more fixed frameless glass panel ●● Accepts glass thicknesses from 6mm – 10.5mm ●● Adaptable to suit most commercial framing systems ●● Adaptable to suit flat timber framing systems ●● Lockable in closed and partially open position by a keyed or pin lock ●● Range of jamb and mullion options for various appearances ●● Optional sill-less system suitable for a servery type window, closing on a benchtop ●● Clear acrylic handles or optional aluminium lift rail ●● NATA tested ●● W.E.R.S Energy Rated ●● 7 year warranty
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Exterior at night with the cube illuminated and bamboo planting framing the entrance
Apple Cotai Central gives Macau a new oasis of calm Apple Cotai Central offers a calm complement to the buzz and excitement of Macau, responding to the desire for an inviting, contemplative space, where technology, entertainment and arts come together to make a positive contribution to the city. Its timeless design reinvigorates a corner of Cotai with a distinctive addition – a luminescent cube, whose pure geometry and warm ‘beacon-like’ glow draws passers-by closer, set within a quiet bamboo grove and an external plaza. 12
The design is the result of a close collaboration between the design team at Apple led by chief design officer, Sir Jonathan Ive and Angela Ahrendts, senior vice president of Retail and Online Stores and Foster + Partners. Apple Cotai Central seeks to create more meaningful spaces for the community and providing an alternative urban model for Cotai. Strategically located at the heart of this gaming and entertainment capital, the design makes a humble civic gesture with a large new event plaza in the foreground of the cube. Carved out of a densely planted bamboo forest, the plaza forms an oasis of tranquillity, an urban room that draws people into the site, creating pedestrian
connections between the surrounding buildings for the first time. Stefan Behling, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners, said: “We wanted to create something very simple and pure – a beautiful and elegant building that complements the sounds, sights and colours of Macau, while embodying a sense of clarity and quietude. The design creates two distinct spaces, one inside and one outside, imbued with a sense of authentic beauty arising from the innovative use of natural materials.” Apple Cotai Central is conceptualized as a ‘paper lantern’ that glows mysteriously. Visitors entering the store are treated to a magical experience, surrounded by
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Interior at retail level with stone stairs descending from the cube
Retail floor inside the cube lantern with bamboo rising from the planters below
Interior of retail floor with bamboo planters cascading up the lantern
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glowing stone panels that shimmer throughout the day as the sun brings them to life, while at night the cube radiates a warm glow, contrasting against the bright lights of Macau. The firstof-its kind glass-stone composite façade comprises five layers of glass integrated with incredibly thin layers of stone, which gives the building its distinctive materiality – appearing as translucent stone walls, akin to stained-glass. The structural frame is supported by just three corner columns wrapped in mirrored stainless-steel that reflect the patterns and colours of the façade, dematerializing the structure and blending seamlessly with the surrounding environment. The interior is designed as the exact spatial inverse of the plaza, with a quiet bamboo grove carved from the forest outside and placed under the soaring central atrium. It is capped by a large central skylight with punched pyramidical apertures that brings natural light deep into the interior spaces. The ground level is wrapped in a glazed façade that looks onto a layered bamboo screen, providing a heightened sense of enclosure, while blurring the boundaries between the inside and outside. At the far end of the store is a 10.6-metre by 4.5-metre video wall. Adjacent to the video wall is an axial entrance from the adjacent retail areas and casino, drawing people to the interior. Two grand stone staircases lead to the upper level, lit by skylight strips that bring in filtered natural light. Display tables are arranged around the central atrium looking onto the bamboo grove below. The composite glass-stone façade wraps around the entire upper level, creating a soft internalized environment that exudes a sense of calm and serenity. A second internal axial entrance on the upper level provides a spacious stepped connection from the mall. Arranged around a generous entrance atrium, it creates visual connections between both levels of the store.
Interior retail space with glass-stone composite curtain wall
interior with bamboo planters rising up through the cube lantern
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Looking up into the light lantern framed with densely planted Bamboo
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25 King
Australia’s Tallest Timber Tower Architect: Bates Smart
Developer & Builder: Lendlease
Owner: Impact Investment Group 25 King is on track for completion later this year. “The topping out of 25 King represents another significant milestone in the completion of what will be the world’s tallest and largest engineered timber office building by gross floor area.” said Tony Orazio, General Manager QLD & NT, Lendlease Building “With each new milestone, we get more and more excited about this brilliant building. 25 King is the definition of a connected, collaborative workspace for high-performance teams.” said Darren Brusnahan, Head of Funds Management – Real Estate, Impact Investment Group
In the Australian property market, 25 King includes extensive use of innovative and sustainable building materials - glue laminated timber structural beams and columns and cross laminated timber (CLT) floors - as well as state-of-the-art technology to deliver a true workplace of the future. Lendlease has today (20 July) reached structural completion of Australia’s tallest and largest engineered timber office building, 25 King, at Brisbane Showgrounds.
The building is testament to the benefits of construction using engineered timber. 25 King is Lendlease’s fifth engineered timber building in Australia and one of several timber projects the company currently has underway across the country.
Designed and manufactured by Lendlease and owned by Impact Investment Group (IIG), the ground floor plus nine-storey timber commercial tower features open and flexible office space complemented by exposed timber structures to create a contemporary and creative studio A generous two storey timber colonnade environment. lined with cafes and restaurants caters to the need for creative work spaces outside Lendlease is targeting a 6 Star Green Star of the office while creating a welcoming rating, 5 Star NABERS Energy rating and entry to the building. Inside exposed WELL Core & Shell rating for 25 King, to timber structure and services create complement the precinct’s 6 Star Green a contemporary studio environment Star – Communities rating from Green that balances well-being with creative Building Council of Australia. collaboration space. Large glass areas on the main south elevation maximise Global engineering firm, Aurecon, will natural daylight into the workplace, while occupy 43.5 per cent of the net lettable sunshades on the other facades reduce area, with IIG working within Lendlease energy consumption; further reducing to secure new tenants for the remaining the buildings carbon footprint. office space. The use of highly engineered timber, combined with the ‘Queenslander’ vernacular and references to the historic RNA pavilions, has resulted in a sitespecific and innovative tall building that meets the demands of the contemporary workplace. Distinctive elements such as the ‘verandah’ maximise connections with the surrounding environment, as well as access to natural light and views. The next generation of creative workplaces have a great emphasis on wellbeing and productivity, and creating connections to the natural world via the use of natural materials such as timber are a key element of wellbeing in all its forms.
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“25 King is setting a new benchmark within Australia and internationally for the delivery of office buildings that are more sustainable from an environmental perspective while also delivering cost, time and waste efficiencies. This is a very compelling combination. 25 King really is the next generation of sustainability. Compared to a traditional concrete and steel construction, the pre-formed engineered timber construction means no waste and an energy saving of at least 40 per cent.” said Dale Connor, CEO, Lendlease Building The building forms part of the reinvigoration through redesign of the RNA Showgrounds precinct, 1.5 km north of the Brisbane CBD.
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According to the CSIRO, termites cause $780 million of damage in Australia each year. They enter homes via underground tunnels. By the time they’re discovered, they can cause considerable damage. Termites build protective mud tubes up brickwork or around physical barriers to gain access to food – the timber homes are constructed with. Specifying a Kordon Termite Barrier, in conjunction with an annual termite inspection by a qualified professional, will protect the home from termites for up to 50+ years. Installing Kordon means termites cannot get into the home undetected. If there was no Kordon installed, termites would be able to do a significant amount of damage before they were detected. Kordon operates as an “early warning system”.
How Kordon Works Kordon contains deltamethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid that kills termites which come into contact with it. Equally importantly though, deltamethrin is a powerful termite repellant, so termites are very unlikely even to approach the barrier and attempt to breach it. Kordon is classified as a building product and it is approved for use in local government areas where soil termiticide treatments have been prohibited. Specify Kordon®, for peace of mind.
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Broadway Malyan secures first major masterplan in Australia Springfield City Group has appointed Broadway Malyan to design a 52-hectare “health city” as part of Greater Springfield, located near Brisbane. The global architecture and urbanism practice is working on concepts for the integrated healthcare development in Springfield, which will be delivered between now and 2030. The masterplan comprises medical office buildings, and facilities dedicated to aged care, hospitality and wellness, education, research and business, start-ups and incubators. Residential space is incorporated throughout the development as well as complementary retail and leisure. The site is already home to the highly 24
acclaimed Mater Hospital, which will be expanded, and the Aveo retirement community, which will ultimately comprise nearly 2,500 seniors living apartments. A recently completed hotel, specialty medical suites and other existing health and wellness accommodation will also be fully integrated with the plans. The concept is underpinned by four pillars; connectivity, with easy access to healthy options for movement; using smart technology to help people monitor, improve and make decisions about their health; weaving nature throughout a sustainable community; and incorporating complementary land uses and encouraging collaboration between public and private sector to drive economic prosperity. Ed Baker, director at Broadway Malyan, said: “We have used the concept of healthy living as our guiding design principle, focusing on a development that will
support and encourage the wellbeing of the people who will live, work and visit Health City. The mix of uses we have suggested within the masterplan will see the creation of a proper community that functions beyond the working day. Our approach promotes ease of movement, with a car-lite campus designed to create an open, walkable development, to subtly reinforce a health conscious environment. Because it is part of a long term vision, we have designed it with flexibility in mind to help with the phasing and any future expansion as technologies and community needs change.” One of the key features of the project is to develop a “Living Lab” within a showcase building in the early phases. This will anchor the Knowledge Precinct and act as a testbed for new technology related to smart living and healthcare.
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Springfield City Group Chairman Maha Sinnathamby said a city must be judged on the health and happiness of its community and the positive impact on its region. “We want Springfield Central Health City to be the leading health masterplan in Australia if not the world. It will be a complete health city, mixing medical and biosciences, with the latest in sport and leisure technologies. We believe that this is a once in a generation opportunity to improve the health of the region and provide an attractive place to live that showcases the best in health, technology and innovation. Our ambition is to create a Smart City in the broadest sense that sets new standards for digital healthcare at the individual level not just the wider site.” Mr Sinnathamby added that it is important that all of the separate elements of the plan are fully integrated so that the different functions benefit from their close proximity together. “To deliver the future models of healthcare that we aspire to, we have placed significant importance on connectivity and a masterplan that will encourage collaboration at all levels, from the medical staff, researchers and students, through to entrepreneurs, tourists and residents of all ages.”
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It is Broadway Malyan’s first appointment in Australia, following ten years working in the Asia Pacific region. It was secured through an international competition and the practice worked with a local partner, Conrad Gargett, as part of the process. Ed added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to continue to expand our offer in the region, working in another new territory. We have been steadily building our profile and winning projects in new countries over the last few years and it is testament to our expertise and ability, built on a growing portfolio of international masterplans and shared best practice.”
About Greater Springfield Located on Brisbane’s doorstep in Queensland, Greater Springfield is Australia’s fastest emerging new city. Master-planned around interactive pillars of health, education and information technology, the world-awarding winning project is home to a rapidly expanding community of 40,000 and has attracted public and private investment totalling more than $14bn so far.
For more information please contact: Broadway Malyan - UK P: +44 20 7261 4231 W: www.BroadwayMalyan.com
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Metro Sports
Christchurch, New Zealand
Architects: Warren and Mahoney – Christchurch, NZ; in association with Peddle Thorp – Melbourne, Australia; & MJMA – Toronto Canada
The metro sports facility will be a world class venue and centre of excellence, accessible to people of all ages, abilities and skills.
for the new, NZ $250 million, Metro
spectators, a leisure area including hot
Sports Hub, in Christchurch, as part of
pools and hydroslides, nine indoor
the rebuilding and revitalisation of the
courts for sports such as netball and
city. The hub will be a major addition
basketball, and retractable seating for
to Christchurch with both dry and wet
2,500 spectators.
sports, leisure water, change villages, Christchurch
cafes, retail and public spaces. The aim
There will also be a dedicated base for
Blueprint, Warren and Mahoney was
– an iconic landmark for a stronger and
High Performance Sport New Zealand,
commissioned to undertake a detailed
more vital city.
and spaces for fitness, wellness and other
Since
completing
the
activities.
Masterplan and briefing in 2014, and was
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duly appointed as the lead architects for
The Metro Sports Facility will be a world
the project. The Metro Sports Facility is
class venue and centre of excellence,
The Metro Sports Facility will cater for
one of the 17 Anchor Projects identified
accessible to people of all ages, abilities
the day-to-day needs of the recreational,
in the Christchurch Central Recovery
and skills. The facility, which has a floor
educational
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The facility will feature: ●●
10-lane, 50m swimming pool and a separate diving pool, with 1000 spectator seats.
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Multipurpose indoor courts with capacity for nine netball courts.
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2500 retractable seats in the show court.
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Sports House - shared administration area for regional sport.
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Café.
PROJECT DETAILS PROJECT: Metro Sports CLIENT: Otakaro Ltd LOCATION: Christchurch COMPLETION: 2020 SIZE: 30,000m2 CATEGORY: Sports + Recreation, Advanced BIM
CREDITS PROJECT PRINCIPAL: Daryl Maguire PROJECT TEAM: 32
Alex Head Brett Diprose Alexandra Smith Eugene Coleman Jamie Schneider Logan Johnston Jeames Hanley Eoin Hudson Andrew Barclay Ian Hutchinson Thalea Carruthers Nicholas Mc Entyre Peter Marshall Vanessa Carswell Jason Howden
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Beneath these tannin-rich waters an ancient forest stands, submerged when the Pieman River was dammed to generate hydro-electricity. Submerged that is, until two Tasmanians took the Hydrowood dive. They embarked on arguably Australia’s most ambitious forestry project. Unrivalled feats of modern engineering were driven by a bold yet unchartered vision. The reward? Buried treasure. Timbers so scarce, the world thought they were forever gone.
Today, these once forgotten timbers are being shaped into furniture, flooring and bespoke architectural features in residential and commercial applications. Meals are prepared on Hydrowood benchtops whilst feet walk over Eucalypt floorboards – timber once submerged. Indeed these timbers can be used for any project requiring thoughtful, striking material. When you make something with Hydrowood, it comes with a story, a provenance not found in any other timber product.
Harvesting trees underwater is the same as on land, but upside down. Rather than reaching for the canopy, the waterproof harvester plunges deep below. From the custom built barge, they able to harvest just as swiftly as a landbased operation. Just upside down.
Whelan’s are the Australian distributor for Hydrowood producing bespoke architectural solutions for internal and external applications.
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For more information please contact: Emma Kirkham P: (03) 9644 8780 E: emmak@deltagroup.com.au W: www.whelanwarehouse.com.au
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Milan 2018 Design Week by Penny del Castillo, Director, IN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL
For the last 50+ years the design world has turned its focus to Milan for one week in April. 2018 proved to be yet another astonishing year of new ideas, prototypes, releases, updates and outstanding visionary displays to wow the record breaking 400,000 attendees. Long established with architects, interior & industrial designers from across the globe, the event has become
one of the most important industry exhibits to attend. The information and inspiration overload has certainly fuelled my creative mind consecutively for the past 15 years! The attempt to reduce 2500+ exhibitors to a handful of highlights is an almost impossible task to request! Nonetheless, here’s what left the most lasting impression in my mind during what was another magical design week and so much more than the release of new furniture!
HENGE – Oxymoron (distributed in Australia by Home Italia formerly Ashton Grove) Italian craftsmanship at its finest. The conception and production of the OXYMORAN table will literally leave you speechless, clasping your hands at your heart! Don’t believe me? Check out this video! https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=4Ib-GlEktMs the 2018 release Oxymoron table designed by Massimo Castagna is inspired by nature and its elements - air, water, earth, and fire. From their balance, contrast and harmony, HENGE gathers ideas for making products that are truly out of the ordinary. The dining table has been created using a technique called Forest Fusion. A handmade “micromosaic” wooden top standing on bronze sand casted legs. The unique and exclusive process to create the Oxymoron Table top has been labelled Forest Fusion: Which involves slithers of walnut wood which are cut and layered by hand in the fusion process to create a “micro-mosaic“ likened to a “marbled affect”.
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“What lives with us is much more than a piece of furniture, it is a travelling companion...” Massimo Castagna. Architect, Art Director & Designer for Henge.
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DORNBRACHT - Aquamoon
Four newly-developed flow modes and fascinating lighting scenarios are combined to form an emotional water experience capable of boosting a new level of joie de vivre:
The underlying message is - Hygge!! The Danish Art of Cosiness. Hygge illuminates the Danish soul. In essence, hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. Our own home bathrooms are set to become a place of wellness and rejuvenation. The LifeSpa concept in the future. Your inner space. A new shower experience. Dornbracht presented Aquamoon – a multi-sensory water experience Water, light, energy – Aquamoon represents a new dimension of a highly-individual shower experience. The spa application embodies the next level in the Dornbracht LifeSpa and permits a unique encounter with the element of water: four newly-developed flow modes and fascinating lighting scenarios are combined to form an emotional water experience capable of boosting a new level of joie de vivre. Aquamoon is distinguished by its particularly minimalist design, attributing focus to the unique water experience. A dome in the ceiling offers a particularly deep-view effect: by means of a concealed light strip inside the semi-sphere, Aquamoon creates the perfect mood lighting while generating a feeling of infiniteness when gazing upwards.
Kengo Kuma – BREATH/ng
The functional architectural sculpture — titled ‘BREATH/ng’ — comprises 120 hand-folded panels and is a towering 6 metres tall.
Aqua Circle
Embrace
Aquamoon is distinguished by its particularly minimalist design, and creates the perfect mood lighting while generating a feeling of infiniteness when gazing upwards.
Queen’s Collar
Tempest
Released as part of the “Design for the Age of Experience” installation and under the theme of “Design for Life” Kengo Kuma wanted to show architecture of the future and it’s relationship to LIFE. His driver is the shift from 20th Century hard, rigid materials to a call from the people to move towards softness where architecture moves easily and harmoniously. The 6m high air-purifying sculpture was unveiled in Tortona, Fuorisalone. It is revealed that to absorb the emissions produced by 90,000 cars in a year, Kuma’s “Breath/ng” is created from 120 hand-folded origami “Breath” panels made from a cutting-edge nano-molecule activated core fabric which separates and absorbs toxic molecules! Kuma’s “BREATH/ng” is made from a cutting-edge fabric with a nano-molecule activated core that separates and absorbs toxic molecules. Developed by Anemotech, this pollutionneutralizing material uses the natural flow of air to purify the surrounding environment.
Kengo Kuma and Associates’ BREATH/ng installation purifies the air using huge suspended coils of a special pollution-neutralising fabric, and its creators hope to inspire other designers to tackle sustainability in their own work.
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Application U-STUCCO™ can be used in both new and renovation construction projects. It can be applied on various substrates such as; plastic walls, concrete, wood, OSB, plywood, bricks, cinder blocks, densglass, drywall, sheetrock, EPS and steel. U-STUCCO™ replaces the conventional 3-coat plaster systems and can be applied up to 25mm thickness at a time providing substantial cost and labour savings of up to 66% compared to other plaster systems. The recommended minimum thickness over any substrate is 10mm. Some assemblies may require specific minimum thickness.
Design and Redesign Thermal Cladding Solutions© is happy to assist architects, engineers and designers in providing cladding solutions for their projects and are keen to support further design and development of recladding solutions for multistorey buildings such as panels.
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