Multi-Dimensional Assessing Quality and Durability When Specifying Timber Flooring Design by Liminal Architecture and Photography by Dianna Snape 3
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Photography by Dave Kulesza. Multi-Dimensional Assessing Quality and Durability When Specifying Timber Flooring Design by Liminal Architecture and photography by Dianna Snape 3. Design by Liminal Architecture and photography by Dianna Snape 3. 1. 2. 2. 4. 5. Simon Ancher Furniture Maker, Simon Ancher Studio I work across material palettes. I include characteristics which exist in the timber Timber as beautiful steel, marble and Tasmanian timber but aren’t necessarily obvious. species in my works. Part of my process I’ve developed a way, over many years, has been to look at how I can present that gets just the right effect. And it’s Tasmanian Oak in a different light. not a treatment that’s going to wear off. I’ve played with burning and blow In fact, it’s very hard wearing because it torching and then rubbing it back. becomes heat treated. The longer it is in Tasmanian as the story it tells. It creates different textures and brings out situ, the more beautiful the patina. 1. 1. Timber2. 4. 5. 1. Dowel House 2. Supernormal Restaurant 3. Pumphouse Point 4. Landscape Restaurant 5. Freycinet Pods ARCHITECT: FMD Architects DESIGNER: Relm Furniture ARCHITECT: Cumulus Studio ARCHITECT: Circa Morris Nunn Architects BUILDERS: Cordwell Lane Dowel House is an award-winning Jason Stancombe, furniture designer Visitors to the award-winning Landscape Restaurant & Grill was The design of the RACT Freycinet where strength refurbishment of a single fronted and founder of Relm Furniture, was Pumphouse Point, designed by inspired by the island of Tasmania. Pods is unique because of the terrace by Melbourne architectural commissioned to design the dining Peter Walker of Hobart architects Located in Hobart’s historic way that the walls are curved and practice FMD Architects. furniture for Supernormal Natsu Cumulus Studio, are subtly waterfront precinct in the famous tapered. Each wall plate is tapered pop up restaurant, at the National transported from the expansive, raw IXL jam factory, every element of the out on a splay. The wall linings are Simon Ancher “ This humble material is elevated Gallery of Victoria’s (NGV) garden environment of the surrounding design has been carefully selected, Tasmanian Oak boards of random meets beauty to a higher level as it blurs the restaurant. Jason used timber to World Heritage wilderness into a and embraces the history of the thickness. There is also Blackwood Furniture Maker, Simon Ancher Studio boundaries between the functional, complement the bluestone walls and comfortable, safe and warm retreat. place. veneer, and Blackwood benchtops the decorative and art,” says FMD garden locations. and vanities. Architects, Fiona Dunin. “The dowel Guests encounter rough sawn Ganche Chua, director architect establishes a consistent design Jason says timber “brings warmth Tasmanian Oak boards on the full- at Circa Morris Nunn Architects Michael Lane, Director Cordwell 3. approach through each space while and an organic feel to furniture”. height walls as they enter, giving a says “The use of subtle and targeted Lane, says “We love using Tasmanian I work across material palettes. I include characteristics which exist in the timber varying its function in each instance.” He chose to use Tasmanian Oak as sense of being only one step from lighting against a carefully crafted timbers. By using Tas Oak, we know steel, marble and Tasmanian timber but aren’t necessarily obvious. “it’s readily available, sustainably the living forests outside. The backdrop of dark coloured walls, that we’re getting good quality Timber as beautiful Tasmanian and responsibly sourced, is machined timber continues until ultimately carpet, sheers and rich textured timber, the moisture content is always Oak just as we require it, and has minimal guests reach their suite where the recycled timber, juxtaposed good in it, and we know how it’s going Tasmanian timber is a product of exceptional Known for its enduring quality, versatility and species in my works. Part of my process I’ve developed a way, over many years, checking and misses, providing a refined finish and the detail reflect against the heritage stone and to behave.” superior product.” the comfort and calm of their own timber structures allow us to create beauty from a place like nowhere else. Our small ability to take a range of finishes, Tasmanian has been to look at how I can present that gets just the right effect. And it’s private sanctuary — connected to an immersive space that both Cordwell Lane Builders specialise in Tasmanian Oak in a different light. not a treatment that’s going to wear off. Tasmanian the wilderness but cosseted from complements and showcase the high end architectural projects, light island grows more than you ever imagined. timber is perfect for the everyday, from floors Oak the elements. exceptional food, wine, as well the commercial and fit outs. I’ve played with burning and blow In fact, it’s very hard wearing because it Tasmanian significant collection of landscape Here, a combination of magnificent wood and to fittings, as well as works of art and custom “ People are looking for authenticity in paintings including a number of Tasmanian torching and then rubbing it back. becomes heat treated. The longer it is in their travels. Extensive use of timber John Glovers that are unique to this Blackwood cutting-edge innovation has produced some furniture pieces. From creamy whites and pale in different finishes not only adds restaurant.” to the rawness of the location but it Tasmanian of the finest timbers in the world. Crafted with pinks to deep golden browns and reds, our It creates different textures and brings out situ, the more beautiful the patina. Timber Oak as the story it tells. delivers the tactile warmth I want The timber selected for the tables every guest to feel when they stay at and chairs has an incredible history premium processing techniques, it is beloved by timber varies in hues, densities and strengths. Pumphouse Point.” of its own. It is literally steeped architects, carpenters and craftsmen alike. Tasmanian Oak, Blackwood, Celery Top Pine where strength Simon Currant, Owner. in history. Hydrowood is timber reclaimed from the depths of hydro- and Myrtle – each species tells a story expressed Tasmanian electric dams. Submerged for more Oak than thirty years, the 200-1000-year- in its own unique style. old forests are now being harvested meets beauty and processed using innovative 1. Dowel House 2. Supernormal Restaurant 3. Pumphouse Point 4. Landscape Restaurant 5. Freycinet Pods techniques. It is an Australian first. ARCHITECT: FMD Architects DESIGNER: Relm Furniture ARCHITECT: Cumulus Studio ARCHITECT: Circa Morris Nunn Architects BUILDERS: Cordwell Lane Tasmanian Blackwood Dowel House is an award-winning Jason Stancombe, furniture designer Visitors to the award-winning Landscape Restaurant & Grill was The design of the RACT Freycinet refurbishment of a single fronted and founder of Relm Furniture, was Pumphouse Point, designed by inspired by the island of Tasmania. Pods is unique because of the terrace by Melbourne architectural commissioned to design the dining Peter Walker of Hobart architects Located in Hobart’s historic way that the walls are curved and practice FMD Architects. furniture for Supernormal Natsu Cumulus Studio, are subtly waterfront precinct in the famous tapered. Each wall plate is tapered pop up restaurant, at the National transported from the expansive, raw IXL jam factory, every element of the out on a splay. The wall linings are “ This humble material is elevated Gallery of Victoria’s (NGV) garden environment of the surrounding design has been carefully selected, Tasmanian Oak boards of random to a higher level as it blurs the restaurant. Jason used timber to World Heritage wilderness into a and embraces the history of the thickness. There is also Blackwood Introduction boundaries between the functional, complement the bluestone walls and comfortable, safe and warm retreat. place. veneer, and Blackwood benchtops the decorative and art,” says FMD garden locations. and vanities. Architects, Fiona Dunin. “The dowel Guests encounter rough sawn Ganche Chua, director architect establishes a consistent design Jason says timber “brings warmth Tasmanian Oak boards on the full- at Circa Morris Nunn Architects Michael Lane, Director Cordwell approach through each space while and an organic feel to furniture”. height walls as they enter, giving a says “The use of subtle and targeted Lane, says “We love using Tasmanian varying its function in each instance.” He chose to use Tasmanian Oak as sense of being only one step from lighting against a carefully crafted timbers. By using Tas Oak, we know “it’s readily available, sustainably the living forests outside. The backdrop of dark coloured walls, that we’re getting good quality Tasmanian and responsibly sourced, is machined timber continues until ultimately carpet, sheers and rich textured timber, the moisture content is always Oak just as we require it, and has minimal guests reach their suite where the recycled timber, juxtaposed good in it, and we know how it’s going checking and misses, providing a refined finish and the detail reflect against the heritage stone and to behave.” Naturally warm and attractive, timber remains among While it is widely used by industry professionals, there superior product.” the comfort and calm of their own timber structures allow us to create private sanctuary — connected to an immersive space that both Cordwell Lane Builders specialise in Tasmanian the wilderness but cosseted from complements and showcase the high end architectural projects, light the most popular choices for flooring. One of the world’s is growing awareness of the limitations of the Janka rating, Oak the elements. exceptional food, wine, as well the commercial and fit outs. Tasmanian significant collection of landscape “ People are looking for authenticity in paintings including a number of Tasmanian oldest building materials, timber’s physical properties and including the fact that dent resistance is only one aspect their travels.