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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...

The end of summer may be inching ever closer, but there’s still time to dive into a good summer read. Whether your preference is historical fiction, memoir, suspense, self-help or romance, there are some great books to add to your list. Here are eight summer selections read and recommended by the KE-ZU team. Pick up a copy, curl up in...

Green Square Library and Plaza opened in September 2018 to great acclaim. Designed by Stewart Hollenstein, in association with Stewart Architecture, and delivered for City of Sydney, the library and plaza are located at the Green Square, which is set to be the most densely populated urban area in Australia. Used by a broad demographic of residents, including students, workers...

Tonella by Sancal is compact and comfortable seating range with expressive, elegant forms. Designed by Stockholm-based Note Design Studio, Tonella a reinterpretation of an original Sancal classic – a Marie Antoinette-style chair that the company made right at the beginning. Today, the Tonella has a cage-like, horseshoe-shaped frame inspired by Spanish wine barrels from Yecla, a wine-making region where Sancal...

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...

Given the chance to travel, photographer Nadine Saacks ventures to some of the most unexplored, inaccessible parts of the world to photograph people and places that few of us would ever get to see. In July 2018, Nadine visited Ethiopia for a month to photograph the vanishing Surma tribe. We spoke to Nadine about the experience and her photography. Have...

Work in the modern workplace is no longer static. Today, employees value flexibility, movement and autonomy; being able to individualise their workstation and the opportunity to work in more informal, flexible and collaborative zones. Modular furniture has consequently become a key component in this age of agile working, and furniture designers and manufacturers are responding with modular systems that offer...

The festive season might be over, but there’s no need to stop the celebrations. Take time to enjoy a warm summer evening at one of KE-ZU’s favourite rooftop bars. Terrace Bar at Sheraton Melbourne Hotel Terrace Bar at Sheraton Melbourne Hotel is an award-winning venue designed by Hecker Guthrie. It has fantastic cocktails, a tapas bar menu and great views...