Sarah Buckley . Articles Design ideas to reactivate Melbourne’s hospitality scene As COVID-19 restrictions ease and Melbourne starts to reactivate and recover, the City of Melbourne is encouraging businesses to welcome Melburnians back to the restaurants and cafes they love. Laminate Flooring: Top 3 Timber Laminate Products Swedish flooring company Perstorp are credited with the invention of laminate flooring in 1977 but it wasn't until 1984 that their new product, sold under the brand name of Pergo, was introduced to the European markets. Contreras Earl Architecture designs world-first coral ‘ark' The world’s first dedicated coral conservation facility will be located at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in Port Douglas, North Queensland, Australia. Nillumbik Shire's world-first off-grid stadium and relief centre wins climate accolade Melbourne's councils are climate trailblazers, with City of Melbourne, City of Yarra and Nillumbik Shire taking out top honours in the prestigious Cities Power Partnership awards last night. World Design Organization launches online platform around design and sustainability As designers around the world work to become more intentional, sustainable and inclusive in their design practices, the World Design Organization is embarking on a new project to explore design as a key pathway for achieving global sustainability. 5 Best Interior Design Apps Looking for the perfect vintage chair? Want to envision what a new paint color would look like in your space, without getting out the rollers? Need a floor plan for your home? Whip out your smartphone.