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15 October 2018

This home takes style to the next level with timber mouldings

This beautiful home uses timber mouldings to add depth and texture to the walls. Used in the kitchen, dining, hall and bedrooms – the mixing of profiles...

06 September 2018

Porta Contours Riverine lining boards bring together a curve inspired design

The Brief

13 August 2018

What you need to know about timber decking & leaching.

Timber Performance - Leaching

09 August 2018

Create a unique 'Fairfield' Bundle Stool or Side Table with Nuud Studio and Porta

With basic DIY skills and materials readily available from your local hardware store, you can create and customise the ‘Fairfield’ timber bundle stool. This...

07 August 2018

Rethinking how timber mouldings are used for designer furniture

The Design As part of their NGV exhibition, ‘Burb Mechanics’, Nuud Studio investigated the design potential of transforming common household materials, which...

10 July 2018

The bridge with structural strength and a weathered silver finish

The Project The Castleford Bridge was completed in West Yorkshire, England 10 years ago.

08 July 2018

Cumaru timber cladding and battens soften and shade this research centre

Situated on the coast is the University of California & San Diego observation and research centre. In a prime location, the building envelope has wide spans of...

12 June 2018

Architectural house showcasing Cumaru timber decking and cladding

With a brief to modernise a Spanish colonial house in São Paulo Brazil, local architects Studio Guilherme Torres renovated this once family home for the new...

29 May 2018

Timber adds nostalgic & modern feel to Mount Erica Hotel

Renown for their beautiful hospitality venues, designers Bergman & Co were commissioned by the Mount Erica Hotel, Prahran, Victoria, to restore the Hotel as an...

02 May 2018

DIY: Clever room renovation using Porta timber

Make your room function better with this clever DIY project using Porta timber.

23 March 2018

DIY: Make your own timber dowel coat rack

Make your own coat rack with Porta timber dowels.

19 February 2018

Timber furniture adds wow factor to Supernormal Restaurant

Jason Stancombe, furniture designer and founder of Relm Furniture, was commissioned to design the dining furniture for Supernormal Natsu pop up restaurant, at...

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