Author Archives: Specifier

Cyclesafe Lockers
December 4, 2018

CycleSafe lockers are designed for ease of installation and offer a variety of options and an unlimited number of space efficient configurations. Modular flexibility allows for future relocation, expansion or upgrade [...]

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Miami public supports David Beckham proposed football stadium

Football superstar David Beckham has taken a major step towards securing a stadium deal for his professional Miami soccer team. Miami voters, voting on 6 November 2018, expressed their approval for [...]

04
Dec
New look at Morecambe Bay's seaside mussel-shaped greenhouses

On the coastline of Morecambe Bay, in Lancashire, UK, are five curving forms that resemble giant mussel shells. The seaside pavilions, with their unique, wedge-like forms, are part of an [...]

04
Dec
Modern architecture with unobstructed views

Located on broad acreage in Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria, Ashford House exudes contemporary design, inspired by the traditional farm-style Colorbond shed. Utilising minimalistic architecture, the home emanates luxury and quality craftsmanship. [...]

30
Nov
New AAC product launched in Australia: MaxiFloor©
November 30, 2018

Big River Group has expanded its AAC offering with MaxiFloor, a new Autoclaved Aerated Concrete flooring product that provides a superior flooring solution by utilising its strength and excellent airborne [...]

Transforming cricketer Chris Lynn’s home with lighting control

The trend of smart lighting in homes is growing at a rapid rate – it offers convenience, aesthetics and security, and is now more affordable to install than ever before. [...]

30
Nov
Smart Folding Closure Doors Secure Retail Premises At Geelong University Hospital

The Australian Trellis Door Company’s ( ATDC) smart folding closure doors were recently installed to secure the new gift shop at Geelong University Hospital’s recent upgrade of its Bellerine Centre. [...]

30
Nov
Gerard Lighting launches Siteco Scriptus

The innovative tunable white luminaire range for offices and public buildings Efficient lighting within office buildings is imperative as it supports human’s natural biological rhythm – helping to promote overall [...]

30
Nov
Indoor-Outdoor fine dining maximised with true blue, sustainable Australian design

Maximising living space with a seamless indoor-outdoor transition has been a key trend for residential properties over the last year, yet this is also something consumers desire from their commercial [...]

30
Nov
Maximise Living Space with Careful Door Design

With increasing numbers of Australians opting for medium to high-density apartments for convenience and lifestyle requirements, the amount of available living space is shrinking. According to Domain, the average apartment [...]

30
Nov
Nera: the world’s first fully 3D-printed motorcycle

Like a vision out of a futuristic sci-fi blockbuster comes the Nera, the world’s first fully 3D-printed motorcycle. Designed by German manufacturing company BigRep, the bike is the first instance of [...]

30
Nov
Top 3 Most Weird and Wondrous Airbnbs

Airbnb has been a ubiquitous part of the traveller’s landscape. For a spell, the home you’re staying in, with all its quirks and novelties, can be fully your’s. But some [...]

30
Nov
Pyramids in Kentucky

Rising from the landscape of Kentucky, is the dissonant images of three wooden pyramids. Their shapes are reflected in the water below, glowing with light that peeks through the delicate [...]

30
Nov
Frank Gehry’s aluminium Luma Arles tower glitters in South France

New photos show an undulating, metallic form standing in Arles, Southern France. Solidly taking shape amongst the city landscape, the building is still in the throes of construction. Designed by [...]

27
Nov
Designing for a better world: Legrand contributes electrical solutions to Children’s Special Needs Group

The festivities of Queanbeyan were in full swing on Saturday 22 September, as Legrand joined the local community to celebrate the unveiling of Treehouse. Located in the heart of Canberra, [...]

26
Nov
Samuel L Jackson’s Upper East Side home on sale for $13 million

Silver screen legend Samuel L Jackson and his wife, fellow actress, LaTanya Richardson, are selling their Upper East-Side apartment. The couple purchased the 278-square metre home from NBA basketball player [...]

24
Nov
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Swarovski Star, made of 3 million crystals, crowns Rockefeller Christmas Tree

Christmas season is upon us, with the unveiling of New York’s iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree signalling the start of festivities. This year marks a new landmark: the decoration that [...]

23
Nov
New Chengdu Panda Reserve aims to protect declining species

Giant pandas are one of the most endangered wildlife species in the world. Only 1,800 pandas left in the wild, while 300 exist in captivity. Currently, China is racing to [...]

23
Nov
Sydney Fish Market primed for $250 million futuristic revamp

Selling more than 11 million kilos of seafood annually, Sydney Fish Market is the third largest in the world. In addition to its extremely profitable market, pumping more than $21 [...]

23
Nov
Big River Group launches ArmourCab: New timber cabinetry product in three native species

ArmourCab by Big River Group is a smart new choice for cabinetry and joinery applications requiring durability, stability and impact resistance in a decorative hard or softwood finish, along with [...]

23
Nov
Three reasons to break up with your data cables and move to smart sensor control.

In our digital era of smart devices, instant connectivity and advanced technology, wireless solutions have transformed the electrical and building infrastructure fields. Here are three reasons why monitoring systems are [...]

23
Nov
Changes to the wiring regulations: Chapter Two

“To date, the AS/NZ300 Wiring Rules have significantly reduced the number of electrocutions in Australia and New Zealand. The recent changes have been implemented to further improve electrical safety. For example, the [...]

23
Nov
CURVED TRELLIS SECURITY DOORS SECURE TENANCIES WITHIN YAGAN SQUARE, PERTH

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has installed multiple curved trellis security doors for numerous tenancies within the Market Hall in Yagan Square, a Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) redevelopment project [...]

20
Nov
India unveils world's tallest statue, four times the size of Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Unity, designed by Indian sculptor Ram V Suta, is now the world’s tallest statue. It stands at 182-metres and 50 storeys tall, the structure is four times the [...]

20
Nov
Legrand’s LED Satellite wins a Commendation Award at the 2018 IES Awards

Organised by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the annual IES Awards brings together leaders in the field to recognise excellence in lighting. Held at Sydney’s Star Casino, the event housed [...]

14
Nov
PEDESTRIAN BARRIERS FOR ACCESS CONTROL AT RAILWAY STATIONS

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has installed its pedestrian barriers at Olympic Park Railway Station at the Sydney suburb of Homebush. Project managers for the installation were Leichardt based [...]

13
Nov

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