Idea Awards

Round 3 Shortlist

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:28:10 +0000

Round 3 Shortlist

Orbit Light

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:02:18 +0000

The Orbit Light is CNC cut from Eco Ply, a plywood that is made from plantation grown timbers and glued with natural, water-based adhesives. The circles are cut from inside each other leaving virtually no waste in production.

LD Desk

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:58:55 +0000

The solid timbers used for the LD Desk are sourced from plantation grown certified sources. The wood is received in a rough-sawn state, so there has been little if any process in the production of the material. Rough-sawn timber is also the most reusable and sustainable material in the world. The end product is designed to be a collectible with a long lifespan, rather than a disposable piece, making it more sustainable. However, if it does end up being discarded, the wood is fully compostable. The LD Desk is also flat-packed for delivery, minimising transport space.

Glissando Credenza

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:55:31 +0000

The solid timbers used for the Glissando Credenza are sourced from plantation grown certified sources. The wood is received in a rough-sawn state, so there has been little if any process in the production of the material. Rough-sawn timber is also the most reusable and sustainable material in the world. The end product is designed to be a collectible with a long lifespan, rather than a disposable piece, making it more sustainable. However, if it does end up being discarded, the wood is fully compostable.

Amore Mio Chair

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:52:25 +0000

The solid timbers used for the Amore Mio Chair are sourced from plantation grown certified sources. The wood is received in a rough-sawn state, so there has been little if any process in the production of the material. Rough-sawn timber is also the most reusable and sustainable material in the world. The end product is designed to be a collectible with a long lifespan, rather than a disposable piece, making it more sustainable. However, if it does end up being discarded, the wood is fully compostable.

Constellation Pendant Light

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:46:57 +0000

The Constellation Pendant is crafted from rapidly renewable bamboo, grown without the use of pesticides or fertilisers. Bamboo has been shown to increase soil quality and reduce soil erosion, while the plant possesses high carbon sequestration qualities. It also has high water/growth conversion efficiency.
The design is made up of straight components which flat-pack (5-10 minutes reassembly) into a 70cm x 8cmø tube with minimal vacant space of 5 percent. The tube then doubles as a homemade telescope, which consumers can convert with the use of concave and convex lenses provided.

Legato Chaise

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:41:16 +0000

The Legato Chaise is crafted from Jarrah timber, sourced from a mill in Western Australia that supplies certified sustainable timber. The Jarrah has Australian Forestry Standard (ASF) certification, which ensures that the timber comes from sustainably managed forests.
Local deliveries are not packaged; instead, the designs are wrapped in recycled blanket padding and delivered by van. For longer distance deliveries, the chaise is packed in a plywood crate (certified plywood) and wrapped in recycled blanket padding.

Butter Stool

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:37:45 +0000

The Butter Stool is made from 100 percent post consumer recycled content, derived almost entirely from recycled milk containers. It is made from a single piece of material, which can be hand assembled by folding the stool together to form a sturdy stool. The material can be recycled again, promoting a closed loop recycling system.

D2H Library

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:28:58 +0000

Wood was chosen for the D2H Library as it is a completely renewable resource, requires little energy to manufacture when compared to other materials and is easily recyclable. The plywood used to manufacture the D2H Library is A-Bond Marine grade plywood that has been rated to Super E0, the lowest emission rating in formaldehyde adhesive for plywood. This reduces the emissions of harmful formaldehyde to a minimum.
The purpose of flat packing, which has been optimised in the D2H Library, is to reduce waste in both manufacturing and shipping.

Creature Chest of Drawers

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:21:19 +0000

The offcuts for the drawer fronts for the Creature Chest of Drawers were sourced from timber that had been FSC certified. The pieces were all small enough to be classified as offcuts, as they would not otherwise have been used for anything. The base is made from recyclable steel, the carcass is made from MDF and all timber used in the drawer boxes is FSC certified.

Jeff Copolov

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:20:28 +0000

Working out of the Melbourne offices of Bates Smart Jeff Copolov has been the interior design driver behind many of that practice’s most celebrated projects. Working across a broad range of commercial, hospitality, residential, institutional, education, health and science projects, Copolov brings a highly consultative approach to design and the involvement of the client in the design process. His most recent achievement is Crown Metropol, combining high modern glamour with the rigorous planning and cultural sophistication required of a successful contemporary hotel.

George Freedman

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:19:55 +0000

George Freedman is an American-born designer who has made great contributions to Australian interior design culture. Arriving at Sydney Harbour in 1969 via Knoll International, Freedman was sent to design the executive offices and board accommodation for the Bank of New South Wales, now Westpac. A few years later, he went on to establish Marsh Freedman Associates, and would go on to foster the careers of many young architects and designers. In 2002, the practice became Freedman Rembel, and has been recognised for its outstanding interior design. Working fluidly within the corporate, commercial retail and residential architectural context, George Freedman has made a meaningful impact in his time, and has now recently joined forces with PTW Architects.

Don McQualter

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:18:45 +0000

Don McQualter has consistently produced highly original and crafted work, with a deft sense of colour and a restrained sense of order. Through the ebbs and tides of trends and fashions McQualter has remained a steady force in Australian design. Some of his projects include the re-branding of the Mambo stores in the early 2000s, Scanlan and Theodore Paddington and Armadale and Zimmerman stores nationally. Though he has often flown under the radar, this quiet achiever of Australian design has had a significant role in design for over 25 years.

Valmont

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:13:11 +0000

The design team at Valmont has grown from one to eight highly skilled and creative people across two states. The company’s growth has relied on creative flair and passion, as well as the successful completion of extraordinary and practical fitouts. Their client base has now grown to include iinet, Time Warner, Roadshow and Virgin Management, Money and Atlantic, and they were awarded Number 2 in the BRW Fast 100 List in 2009. Valmont focuses heavily on individual client requirements and exploits the diverse team’s strengths to create original, functional and relevant outcomes.

Thoughtspace

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:11:12 +0000

Established in 2009, Thoughtspace is a dynamic design consultancy founded on the values of people, places and creative solutions. The three highly experienced designers and their support team unite their unique talents to create remarkable and innovative commercial and retail interiors. They aim to produce world-class environments that harness the value of an organisation’s intellectual capital, satisfy its current and future needs and support its values and objectives. Thoughtspace specialises in usage and occupation studies to inform their strategies, which are then incorporated into a creative and tailored design solution.