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    Unanimous approval for Bondi Surf Club reinvigoration

    The transformation of Bondi Surf Club has been approved by Waverley Council, with Lockhart – Krause Architects’ design celebrates local heritage.


    Q&A with Anton Bourtsev, Director at Kaolin

    Anton Bourtsev, Director of the innovative porcelain tile brand Kaolin, talks to us about passing the principles of sustainability from one generation to another, the need to improve transparency and awareness in the industry - and his hope that, one day, products that aren’t sustainable will be no more.


    Sydney's Lord Mayor suggests staged process for Cahill Expressway removal

    As the New South Wales Government mulls over a plan to turn the busy Cahill Expressway into a pedestrian highline walkway, the City of Sydney has suggested a two-stage process that would transform the Circular Quay into a grand public space.


    Metroscape carpet provides the perfect backdrop to school’s iconic art collection

    Godfrey Hirst Metroscape, 770 Meteor carpet was chosen by the school to create the perfect neutral backdrop for their iconic art collection.


    Committed to polystyrene recycling – and a sustainable future

    At Foamex, all our polystyrene manufacturing waste is recycled or converted into other products.


    Styroboard EPS at core of innovative prefabricated building system

    Casafico’s Polystat Wall construction system is a prefabricated wall system that uses Foamex's Styroboard expanded polystyrene (EPS) at its core.


    Kaolin’s Precious Stone Collection: A sustainable alternative to a depleting natural resource

    There is a perception that any product or material with the word “natural” in front of it, is inherently more healthy, safer - or simply better - than a man-made or synthetic alternative. After all, “natural” means that something is present in, or produced by, nature. But does it mean it’s inherently more sustainable?


    Unearthing the infinite: The outstanding traceability of Kaolin’s tiles

    Porcelain is often associated with sublime aesthetic and incredibly sophisticated design potential, however, this durable material can withstand a lot. In fact, the white, shiny exterior of the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, built in the 15th century with porcelain bricks, is still glistening in the sun to this day. “Still intact, and just as beautiful,” Anton Bourtsev, Director of Kaolin, says with a smile. “Really, there is no life expectancy on porcelain tiles.”


    Studio Nine creates new leadership tier to nurture practice growth

    Studio Nine Architects have created a new tier within their leadership team, with Keith Dougal and Nigel Howden becoming the Adelaide-based practice’s inaugural Principals.


    4 ways to boost soundproofing in your next fitout

    In this blog, we discuss four important considerations to reduce sound that can help you improve the acoustic rating in your next project or fitout.


    National office occupancy numbers on the up

    The Property Council of Australia’s recent Office Occupancy survey indicates May was the month a considerable amount of workers made their way back to the workplace across the country’s major CBDs.


    New report shows scarce social housing is increasing tenant wait times

    A new report from UNSW City Futures Research Centre reveals plummeting supply of social housing after a decade of minimal sector investment.


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