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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...

Residential design has become a strong influence on workplace design in recent years with the desire to create more comfortable, home-like environments. The managing director of Kaplan Funds Management wanted a workplace that felt like a high-end home, and he engaged Infinite Design, a primarily residential firm that shares his appreciation of European and Australian design. The client didn’t want...

Instagram is valuable and powerful tool for those in the architecture and design industry, offering an easily accessible platform for establishing a presence, sharing your work and connecting with designers, suppliers and potential clients. Here are some top tips and tricks for shooting interiors like a pro.   Show some style Styling a space can help make it look lived...

La Isla continues to seduce the design industry, winning Best Product of the Year 2018 at T Magazine’s inaugural awards. T Magazine – the Spanish edition of The New York Times Style Magazine – hosted its award ceremony on 18 January 2019 at SOLO Madrid. The awards recognise designers who demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking, originality, talent, impact and creative vision, and...

Andreu World’s Reverse is one of KE-ZU’s most popular collections and with good reason. The award-winning tables have sculptural presence, robust design and wire management that makes them an ideal choice for commercial, residential and hospitality projects, including outdoor environments. The Reverse collection includes conference, lounge, dining, coffee, occasional and bar tables. Designed by Piergiorgio Cazzeniga, the tables have a...

Andreu World’s Manila has a timeless design, proving to be just as popular now as when it launched 20 years ago. The Manila collection, which includes chairs, armchairs, lounge chairs and stools, evokes a sense of grandeur and serenity. Lievore Altherr Molina designed the Manila chair, which debuted in 1999. Its classical design language – with straight lines and strong...

Research shows that the environmental design of healthcare facilities has a direct effect on the wellbeing of patients and their families. Well-designed environments can improve health outcomes, while poorly designed environments can heighten patient anxiety and stress and negatively influence the healthcare experience. Consequently, there has been a renewed approach to the design of healthcare environments and furnishings to positively...

If you’re a KE-ZU regular, you no doubt know or have encountered Sara Lund. Joining KE-ZU in 2016 as an account manager, Sara works on both the commercial and consumer side of the business, liaising with interior designers and end users. Here, we get to know Sara better. What is your role at KE-ZU? I am the account manager for...