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a bit of darkness into the bleached timbers and favours neutral tones over the harsh, bright whites. The European trend also embraces cleaner, open spaces, which – Troy adds – ties in with the touchless technology, increasingly seen in bathrooms around the post-pandemic world. “This trend will definitely keep expanding in the hospitality spaces,” he says. “Plus, it’s suitable for renovations, too, because the touchless sensor systems can be retrofitted.”

This combination of openness and touchless technology results in an increase of bathrooms that are more inclusive. “The touchless sensor system is really hand in glove with that access and mobility. Whether someone’s got advanced arthritis or some sort of physical disability, touchless technology definitely makes it easier to manipulate bathroom fittings.”

As an example of touchless sensor systems, Troy mentions “robotic” toilets he’s encountered on his multiple trips to Japan.

“These spaces often have Bluetooth integration, and if the user pairs up with the bathroom when entering, the space will play music from their mobile device,” he describes excitedly. “They even sense your gender so the toilet can automatically lift either just the lid, or both the lid and the seat.”

However, while touchless technology is on the rise, it’s essential not to lose sight of the fact that bathrooms are the most personal spaces in our homes and in hospitality environments. As such, they shouldn’t be too clinical or impersonal. Enter shabby chic.

“We’re definitely seeing a resurgence of the shabby chic that was popular about 10 years ago. And this is particularly relevant in the boutique-style hotels,” Troy explains. “The bathroom is the most intimate room in your hotel room, and that hardcore, arctic white design doesn’t reflect this personal character. You need to be able to be a little bit messy, which is why this idea of an eclectic, yet open, clean and easy to access space is really emerging.”

TEMPERSHIELD - PREMIUM BENT & FLAT TOUGHENED GLASS

Glasshape® offer a comprehensive portfolio of fully certified internal and external specialist architectural toughened glass. For commercial or residential settings, and compatibility with security, thermal and decorative glazing, TemperShield is a versatile premium glass product, backed by a company with more than 35 years international experience.

Glasshape® has the capabilities to bend its glass in many different ways, shapes and sizes; providing a limitless array of options for custom curves. We are proud to offer a toughened and laminated solution that can also be curved to your specifications.

Our on-site digital measure service utilises the latest scanning hardware to produce electronic templates with unmatched accuracy, doing away with the need for the cumbersome and time consuming measure, production, transportation and storage of physical templates; ideal for bent toughened glass projects.

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ACCESS CONTROL MADE EASY: A SIMPLE-TO-USE SOFTWARE SYSTEM

The ASSA ABLOY Integral Wireless Access Control locking solution provides all the features you will need to manage your security requirements and provide peace of mind to all users.

A cost effective, simple to use, simple to set up, Access Control System designed for commercial & accommodation facilities. Our locking solutions offer total flexibility, adapting our solutions to your specific needs.

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Smart Design And Access Control

DoorBird is your smart video intercom in over 50 colors and finishes. See and speak with visitors and open the door using the App – anywhere you are.

This popular IP Video Door Station features 2-way audio and an ultra-wide-angle lens with night vision. The RFID reader is also vested with a motion sensor. The homeowner can access via the keypad, an RFID key fob or the free DoorBird App. This unit is available as flush- or surface mount version, more than 50 colors and finishes and has no monthly fees!

Enquiries: +1 (800) 870 8957 doorbird.com

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PAPERWALL; SAME SAME BUT VERY DIFFERENT

Evenex PaperWall by Elton Group is the perfect alternative to timber panelling, achieving a seamless timber-look with the ease of a wallpaper.

PaperWall delivers the look and feel of a natural timber veneer surface in a convenient and sustainable way. Made from printed wood fibre pulp, sourced from managed forests and FSC certified, the paper is embossed with a synchronised grain, and finished with a polyurethane wood polish, just like a timber veneer.

PaperWall is delivered to site in roll form, and applied like a wallpaper, and can be directly applied to interior walls and ceilings without the need for a substrate. It also achieves a Group 1 fire rating, making it the perfect surface for lobbies, corridors, and foyers, with a durability commensurate with a Type 2 vinyl commercial grade vinyl.

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Insulglass® Double and Triple Glazing, including a full range of High Performance Softcoat LowE options to suit your needs. All with low U-Values and the full spectrum of SHGC from High to Lowwithout compromising the look and high Visible Light Transmittance.

BLACK R1.8 UNDERFLOOR INSULATIONE

Introducing Expol Black R 1.8 by Foamex, the new and improved underfloor insulation that is infused with graphite to make it 30% more efficient. Backed by a 50 year product warranty, Expol is the perfect solution for architects who are designing homes in extreme climates.

Doorbird Ip Video Indoor Station A1101

The popular DoorBird Indoor Station A1101 wins the prestigious iF Design Award for its outstanding design, high quality, and user friendliness. Features are Wi-Fi, Color Touch Display, Room-toRoom communication, and building automation control.

Interior And Exterior Natural Stone Wall Cladding

Add the superhero to your next project with Haus Collective's extensive range of natural stone wall claddings. With access to some of the most beautiful international and local stone claddings in Australia, Haus Collective have the perfect solution for any interior and exterior application to make your project "pop".

PUREPANEL®: PREFINISHED REAL WOOD VENEERS

Havwoods’ PurePanel is a collection of pre-finished, real timber veneer panels. Perfect for interior walls, ceilings, kitchens, cabinetry and joinery. Available in 9 colours, as single sided 1mm veneers or 19mm double sided veneers, they allow for the flow on from your timber flooring or as a stand-alone design feature.

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14 OVEN WITH AIRFRY, DARK STAINLESS STEEL

Westinghouse ovens make practical look stylish, with clever designs and helpful innovations. Westinghouse has been the heart of the home for generations and the kitchen appliance brand we have always known and trusted to build reliable products.

INTRAMED WIRE SHELVING

IntraSpace’s range of IntraMed medical shelving, wire baskets and medical shelving solutions are specially designed for healthcare settings. They meet the strict Australian Standards AS4187 and are designed specifically to suit sterile storage areas.

Automate your entrance in a variety of configurations with the range of ASSA ABLOY SL500 operator.

The ASSA ABLOY SL500 sliding operator is easily adapted for specific performance and the modular composition facilitates flexibility to tailor entrances to meet their unique requirements, without compromising safety, security or energy efficiency.

REAPOR® SOUND ABSORBER

Pyrotek celebrates being a part of the largest rail line project since the city circle underground railway was completed in the 1950s. Reapor was installed for tunnel wall absorption. Reapor is an eco-friendly sound absorber used in challenging environments. Reapor delivers an exceptionally high NRC of 0.95 and is Noncombustible.

DOUBLE DIAMOND TRELLIS SECURITY DOORS ATDC’s Double

Diamond trellis door is lockable,portable,relocateable and available ex-stock for purchase or short term hire. Standard heights are 2m or 2.5m.

GIVE YOUR HOME THE COMFORTEDGE™

Up to 70% of heat in the home is lost through the windows. With Uw values as low as 1.9 ComfortEDGE™ provides a highly energy efficient, minimalist design aesthetic and cost-effective solution for residential applications.

XLAM AIRSTAIRS: SUSTAINABLE, EFFICIENT, SAFE

XLam AirStairs are more efficient, environmentally superior, and safer than concrete stairs. They are used in MTC and traditional builds. Supplied ready to install, XLam AirStairs improve project ROI by enabling rapid construction.

CEMINTEL® BARESTONE™ RANGE: NATURAL CHOICE FOR A RAW CONCRETE LOOK

Barestone by Cemintel is the latest addition to the Cemintel commitment to continuous refinement and innovation –delivering a natural raw concrete look in four distinct colour options; Original, Ash, Lunar and Graphite.

MAP - MIRROR ALUMINIUM PANEL

Aodeli's MAP Mirror Aluminium

Panel is an innovative new product that has been specifically developed to meet the design needs of the Australian construction industry. This premium quality product combines Aodeli’s high-quality solid aluminium panels (SASP) with the proven performance of its mirror finishes.

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STEAMPRO MULTIFUNCTION 25 COMPACT OVEN WITH STEAMIFY®, MATTE BLACK

Discover incredible baking, grilling and roasting with a multifunction oven from AEG, founded in Berlin. Whether a novice cook or an accomplished chef, AEG kitchen ovens suit every skillset and every space.

Gyprock Perforated Range

Copy: The Gyprock range of perforated plasterboard allows architects and designers to create ceilings and walls that achieve high levels of acoustic performance. The perforated range includes Rigitone™ options with edge to edge, continuous patterns and Gyptone™ options with patterns laid out in grids.

COMBINATION STEAM OVEN, 60CM, 23 FUNCTION

With a subtle black glass finish, this Minimal style oven blends seamlessly, enhancing your kitchen design. With 23 functions including steam-only cooking, convectiononly, or a combination of both, this oven lets you enjoy the benefits of flavourful and healthy restaurant quality meals at home.

INTRWALL® - A COMPLETE KNAUF SYSTEM

Innovating to deliver value to the Australian building industry, Knauf has developed IntRwall®, a building code-compliant wall system aimed specifically at multi-residential buildings. IntRwall, a lightweight separating wall system based on panelised construction is quick and easy to install.

DUAL-SIDED DRAIN WITH SHOWER SCREEN SUPPORT

Stormtech delivers an exclusive bathroom innovation with the new 120SCS Linear Drain featuring integrated support for glass shower screens. This unique, patented design allows surface water to drain from both sides of the shower screen for perfect floor draining.

INNOVA™ DURACOM™

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INTRODUCING REDIWALL®

200 CURVE PANEL

Adding to our unique interlocking panel system, we’re bringing RW200 Curve Panels – a fast alternative to traditional curved wall solutions. The new AFS rediwall® Curve Panel integrates seamlessly into the RW200 interlocking panel system, allowing for total wall design flexibility.

Schlage Ego Smart Hotel Lock

Designed specifically for the hospitality industry, the Schlage eGO Smart Hotel Lock makes guest access simple.

Combined with Schlage Breeze Hotel app, the Schlage eGO Smart Hotel Lock is a complete, electronic, guest and staff access system.

SOLARSPAN®:

SolarSpan® is Australia's leading insulated roofing panel, offering long-spans, low pitch and high thermal efficiency to satisfy Section J requirements in commercial, industrial, hospitality, and residential applications.

Tessellated Tile Designs

Tessellated tiles are a stunning addition to modern spaces because of their striking geometric designs and are becoming popular amongst architects and designers. Available in bespoke designs and colourways it can be created according to the designer's concept for either residential or commercial projects.

CUSTOM VEHICLE LIFT WITH POP-UP BARRIERS FOR BELOW-GROUND GARAGE

Safetech collaborated with Manchen Projects to design and install a custom vehicle lift at a home in Melbourne where security, privacy and quality were top of mind during its design stage. The car and platform emerge from below the ground.

EXPAND YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE WITH THE HARBOURVIEW MULTI-FOLD DOOR SYSTEM

A perfect combination of style and functionality, the HarbourView Multi-Fold door system is a popular choice for residential and commercial applications.

Available in top rolling and bottom rolling configurations, this multifold system has been tested to Australian Standard AS2047.

LANES™

Autex Acoustics Lanes™ is an industry-first battened-style acoustic treatment that uses 3D interior facades to create an air gap that delivers superior low-frequency sound absorption, blocking up to 85% of reverberated noise. Adhesive-free and designed with circularity in mind, Lanes is easily disassembled for reuse, is 100% carbon neutral, and is made from a minimum of 60% recycled PET.

Time Of Touchless

Enhance your bathroom with Geberit Sigma80 Bluetooth Touchless flush buttons. Experience contactless operation and a sleek design with versatile colours. Sigma80 is backward-compatible and future-ready, ensuring easy commissioning and maintenance with its intuitive app.

ACHIEVE THERMALLY COMPLIANT, FASTER ROOFING SYSTEMS WITH KINGSPAN KS1000RW TRAPEZOIDAL ROOF PANELS

Kingspan’s KS1000RW Trapezoidal Roof Panels offer an outstanding single component roofing solution compared to conventional multi-part site assembled systems due to how quickly and easily they can be installed.

Hybrid Flooring

Hybrid flooring is a cutting-edge product that provides a completely waterproof, low-maintenance experience. Midas hybrid floors come with a high acoustic rating of a 5 star rating, compliant with all strata requirements. It has a P3 slip resistance. The click system makes installation a breeze.

ME TRIM IS A UNIQUE AND EXCELLENT TILE TRIM SOLUTION FOR FINISHING TILING AROUND DOORS AND WINDOWS

We take pride on delivering an Australian Made Tile Trim Product that not only reduces time and cost to install by removing the need timber architrave but it guarantees a luxurious look to any bathroom project.

Plantation Shutters For Exterior From Aluminium

OpenShutters make a range of aluminium plantation style shutters for exterior locations. The aluminium extrusions we use are all made in Australia, and we only use milled finish profiles, so you can specify a powder coat colour to suit your design.

Bosch Condens 8300iw Hydronic Heating Boiler

The Condens 8300iW range provides greater power and convenience with 25kW and 35kW heating boilers, as well as a 35kW/40kW combi boiler for heating and domestic hot water. Bosch’s premium quality boilers are made in Germany and are tested to the equivalent of 15 years usage in Australian conditions.

Opal Plasterboard

Siniat’s Opal is a high-performance board suitable for walls and ceilings. It’s pre-primed surface liner paper helps to create near invisible joints, while its high-density gypsum core delivers enhanced sound insulation for superior acoustic comfort. The denser core further improves its impact resistance; Opal is up to six times less prone to impact damage compared to standard 10mm plasterboard.

ARCHITECTURAL OPENING & CLOSING LOUVRE ROOF SYSTEM

Vergola’s open close louvre roof system delivers complete control over your outdoor area. You can let the sun in or keep the sun or rain out. The choice is yours and at your fingertips. The adjustable louvres allow the right balance of light, shade & ventilation. It blocks wind & rain and can be used as a privacy screen or for noise control.

BEAUTIFUL NON-FADING COLOURED CONCRETE

abilox® permanent colours are ideal for all kinds of concrete work, including pavers, precast, in-situ, pathways, sculptures and grouts and renders, etc. Choose from over 240 shades or ask us to create a custom colour for you. abilox® permanent colours are ecologically friendly, UV & weather resistant.

Introducing The Dincel Waterproof Warranty For Basement Walls

The Dincel Waterproof Warranty helps to protect buildings from water ingress at the most vulnerable part of the structure. This also reduces the risk of sick building syndrome and related health hazards such as mould and mildew, damage to stored equipment in basements, and a devalued property stemming from decay and concrete cancer.

WELDLOK GRATING & FLOORING

No matter the project type, Weldlok has a grating or flooring solution that’s safe, durable and fit for purpose. Offering stock and custom solutions across Forgebar® mild steel, aluminium, fibreglass (FRP) and stainless steel the Weldlok team can assist with the correct selection and specification of grating finishes from a wide range of options.

DURAGRIP PLUS: SLIP RESISTANT NON-SLIP SEALER FOR ALL FLOOR TYPES

DuraGrip Plus Anti-Slip Sealer can provide increased slip resistance to most floor surfaces, allowing property owners/managers to meet NCC, BCA and OH&S requirements. Unique additives provide excellent adhesion capabilities allowing it to be used on just about any floor surface.

E1000 Compact Automatic Door Operators

The E1000 Series for swing doors are the most compact door operators available with overall dimensions of 420mm x 60mm with a 72mm protrusion.

Ideal for doors requiring minimal door contact including shops, public and private offices, hospitals, aged care facilities, hotels and restaurant with door weights up to 150kgs.