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KE-ZU founder and owner Mark Swanton swapped Bondi Beach for Basque Country this September to mark the 25th anniversary of KE-ZU being Enea’s exclusive Australian distributor. Joined by Chris Fullalove from Zenith Interiors, Mark toured the Enea facilities and celebrated the occasion with a gastronomic feast. Enea is located 30 minutes’ drive from San Sebastian and is surrounded by a...

Social media and the sharing economy have had a significant influence on hospitality venues, both directly and indirectly. It’s meant that hotels, restaurants, bars and cafés need a clear point of difference in order to attract and retain customers, and has translated into eye-catching, meaningful design. Here are five trends we’re seeing in hospitality design.  Create an authentic experience Customers...

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) opened its brand-new state-of-the-art facility in Gepps Cross, South Australia in May 2019. With a strong focus on the environment and sustainability, TMHA specified axona AICHI’s Tipo chair, which has a history of being manufactured with recycled Toyota automobile parts. The Tipo chair provides a durable, comfortable and versatile chair for staff and trainees, used...

Salone del Mobile Milano is fast approaching with some of the world’s best designers, and furniture and lighting brands. They will be gathering in Milan to show off their newest products and collections. If you’re a designer, supplier or simply a design enthusiast, here are KE-ZU’s top exhibits to mark in your diary. Andreu World Hall 07 | Stand F27...

EMU’s self-levelling Nova table resolves the issues of an uneven floor. No more wobbly tables or putting coasters under one leg, rather the steel monocoque structure enables the dining table to self-level and compensate for any variations in the height of the floor. Designed by Aldo Ciabatti, the Nova table expresses EMU’s mastery of using advanced technologies to develop products...

The Benevolent Society (TBS) is Australia’s first charity, established in 1813. Wanting to better connect with the community and strengthen the company culture, TBS moved its head office from Paddington to Glebe where colour abounds in the modern environment. Designed by Futurespace, these layers of colour define a variety of spaces and elicit a positive emotional response. The new national...

The desire to create more comfortable and welcoming environments in healthcare projects has seen a shift in the furniture designed and specified. But due to the nature of the environment and the variety of people using the furniture, the design and specification requirements need to go beyond comfort. Ergonomics, safety and durability are vital, and the choice of materials plays...

Sam Borg has been the KE-ZU Warehouse Manager for five years, leading a team of eight and liaising with our customers to ensure our clients receive their orders in a safe and timely manner. Sam is a doting grandfather and loves the great outdoors. We spoke to Sam to find out more. What’s the most memorable place you’ve delivered to...

Lightweight, versatile stools have become a must-have in the workplace, serving as seating or tables in variety of settings. Handy Stool by Sellex is the latest addition to the KE-ZU collection and it will undoubtedly come in handy. The simple, functional form of the Handy Stool makes it ideal for work spaces as well as multi-purpose and break-out zones in commercial...

With a background in product design, European furniture and business, Philip Hills brings a valuable set of skills and experience to KE-ZU. Meet Philip, who joined KE-ZU in July 2018 to in July 2018 to manage the development of KE-ZU’s wholesale and specialised products division. What does your role involve? I manage the development of our wholesale and specialised products...