We’ve been helping you create material magic across healthcare, hospitality, leisure, commercial and residential projects for four decades! Here we are proud to feature our most recent projects showcasing a range of performance fabrics, wall covering, acoustics and custom design.
Restaurant design that is theatrical? That provokes questions? Hunter & Barrel in Parramatta, designed by Cooop.co, does exactly that. One of Materialised’s core values is to be curious. To never stop asking questions. Exceptional interior design possesses the transformative power to evoke a myriad of questions, stirring curiosity and contemplation in those who encounter it. … continue reading
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Specialising in hospitality design, Luchetti Krelle’s environments harness atmospheric narratives in compelling ways. Renowned for their hybrid collaborations with a wide array of local and international artists plus skilled artisans to achieve highly customised outcomes, their projects – ranging from hotels to restaurants, bars, and café’s – are aligned via their sense of theatre and … continue reading
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Person-centred design in an aged care facility emphasises the utmost importance of tailoring care to meet the unique needs and preferences of each resident. It encompasses a holistic approach that focuses on promoting wellbeing and maintaining the dignity of older adults. The Anglicare Roden Cutler Lodge facility in Gordon creates an environment that fosters meaningful … continue reading
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Well-designed residential aged care facilities that evoke a sense of home are of utmost importance for several reasons. Firstly, they provide a comfortable and familiar environment for elderly residents, promoting a sense of belonging and security. By incorporating elements like cosy living spaces, personalised decor, and communal areas reminiscent of a home, these facilities create … continue reading
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Palm wall vinyl delivers a luxury feel to this beautiful blow out bar. Franziska Huber of Designful Spaces shares her stylish Blow Out Style & Bar project with us and explains why wall vinyl was a win over wallpaper. Designful Spaces is an interior design and lifestyle studio started by Franziska to fulfil her dream … continue reading
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Have you been considering sustainable faux leather for your projects? In addition to impressive sustainability qualities, this project shows just how beautiful and practical sustainable faux leather is too. Say hello to luxury Australian business, Deluxe Caravans, and their brand ambassadors, Luke and Claire of @VanLifeStraya Deluxe Caravans is a family-owned business with over 10 years … continue reading
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Ombre sheer curtain fabric was selected by Pialligo Estate for the stunning refurbishment of their pavilion and grill. Expertly project managed and installed by the BMAC Window Furnishings team, we asked them a few questions about this project. Materialised ombre sheer curtain fabric The beautiful space was designed by the director of Pialligo Estate, in … continue reading
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Aboriginal upholstery fabric adds personality and functionality to this South Australian high school project. Resource Furniture is a small South Australian business with a diversely experienced team of 13. “We take pride in our ability to collaborate and use each other’s skill sets to the maximum benefit of our projects,” says Grace Misso, Business Development … continue reading
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Smart school library design by Hosking Interior Design has quickly delivered outstanding results for students and teachers of Sunrise Christian School in Paradise, South Australia. The Brief The brief was to create an interactive, multi-use school library design for everyone to use and enjoy. The emphasis was on the area being inviting and inclusive. The … continue reading
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For aged care design, Order & Grace’s ethos is primarily to create a ‘home.’ It is fit-for-purpose but with a real sense of warmth to welcome residents. Fairlea Aged Care at Rosehill was completed in April 2021 and Order & Grace focussed on several design elements: Colour and texture A carefully curated selection of furnishings … continue reading
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Restaurant upholstery that is beautifully tactile yet boasts soil and stain release finish, adds home comfort to Design Partnership Australia’s The Meat and Wine Co in Bella Vista, NSW. The Brief All Meat & Wine stores take their inspiration from Africa, whilst staying grounded within each site’s unique Australian surroundings. Each design draws inspiration from the various … continue reading
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Casino design takes on a plush new look! Completed in 2021 as part of the huge redevelopment program of Adelaide’s SkyCity Casino, the ground floor gaming rooms, restaurant and bar in the existing heritage building were refurbished by specialist interior architecture practice, WEBB+ Melbourne-based and headed up by Simon Webb, WEBB+ has the vision, resources, … continue reading
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Custom hotel fabric for guest rooms, restaurant, public areas and bar, designed by Nic Graham & Associates, give the QT Newcastle a unique narrative. Launched on June 9, 2022 guests can now enjoy a design-led boutique hotel with local references. The Brief Art consultants and graphic designers were briefed at the same time to develop … continue reading
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Designed by Split Watermelon, with furniture by Mint FF&E, The Sebel Twin Towns was given a complete overhaul over several years, finishing in 2021, with Mint Furniture was started by Sue Jago and her daughter Ally when they realised a need to supply custom made furniture that is designed particularly for clubs and their clientele. … continue reading
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Easts had the vision to create a new destination for their patrons at East Maitland Bowling Club. With a previous restaurant operating for over 20 years, the club board saw the opportunity to provide a fresh new offering for the area’s diverse and growing population. Bunga Raya is the newest addition to East Maitland Bowling … continue reading
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The VIP Gaming refurbishment of Adelaide’s SkyCity Opal Room was completed in late August 2021. Brilliantly conceived by design consultancy White Forest Design (WFD) the interiors subtly reference local Australian opal mining. If there is one word to describe WFD it is passion. Passion to understand and hear their clients; Passion driving their fundamental biophilic … continue reading
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Fondly known as ‘the tin shed’ from its post war veteran history, the Windsor RSL Club fitout was installed in late 2021. Mint worked closely with the client and the architect, and using their years of experience in the club space made the final furniture and fabric selections for the sizeable project. The result, a … continue reading
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With a reputation for expertise and high-quality delivery within the leisure and hospitality industry, WEBB+ has become the chosen firm for the design and development of well-published iconic projects such as The Star Sydney, Australia’s second largest casino. The outdoor gaming lounge area at The Star in Pyrmont was feeling a bit tired and neglected. … continue reading
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Antimicrobial properties are more important than ever and were a key selection for the upholstery in the multi-disciplinary Somerset Private Hospital in Penrith. The Brief Working with the Crown Furniture team, the brief was to create a comfortable, functional space that reflected the hospital’s mission and branding. “It was essential that the design reflected the … continue reading
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First built in 1932, The General Gordon Hotel in Sydenham has historical and heritage-listed significance, originally designed by Architect Sidney Warden. Devastated by a fire in 2018, the new hotel design was undertaken by Anthony Vavayis Architects, a multi-disciplinary architectural firm focused on design excellence while being committed to delivering professional services tailored to their … continue reading
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Workplace design has been completely re-defined as we move towards a post-pandemic phase of working and The Commons South Yarra, designed by Foolscap Studio, offers an updated vision for what co-working will look like – and feel like – going into the future. Based in Melbourne, Foolscap Studio is an award-winning interior architecture and design … continue reading
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Completed in 2021, Meat & Wine Co Adelaide is a 160-seater restaurant based in the heart of the CBD in the heritage-listed Elder House, designed by Walter Baggot in 1937. The restaurant’s interior design by Design Partnership Australia draws inspiration from Indigenous African lifestyle with materiality referenced from the tradition of Indigenous rope making. It … continue reading
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A custom ombre wall vinyl was selected to add interest to long corridors in the spectacular ‘The Work Project Capitagreen’ in Singapore. The building was designed by 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Mr Toyo Ito and now offers 20,000 square feet of brand-new, co-working spaces and serviced offices. With interior design by HASSELL, wall covering … continue reading
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The Brief. Woburn Apartments offers retirees boutique apartment living in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Completed in 2018 the development has 86 apartments of one-, two- and three-bedrooms. Shared spaces include reception, two bars, a lounge, library, hairdresser, theatre, art and craft room, conservatory, snooker room, bowls area and dining room. Interior designers Honour Creative were … continue reading
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Completed in November 2020, this contemporary pub design by Enth Degree Architects brings a splash of colour to Newtown, Victoria. Previously ‘Lord of the Aisles’ the new St. Lords boasts new bars, beer garden, gaming lounge, colourful upholstered booths and seating, and vibrant walls. Enth Degree Architects always considers the people who will be benefiting … continue reading
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Materialised worked with Brown Falconer and their graphic designer on custom wall panels for the hotel bedrooms. Crowne Plaza Adelaide General Manager, Sarah Goldfinch said “guests can expect 329 design-led guest rooms starting from 28 square metres and will be some of the most stylish and technologically advanced in the city.” – HotelManagement.com.au Each floor … continue reading
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This is aged care design that truly creates a welcoming environment where everyone feels at home. Located in Sydney’s South West, Catholic Healthcare Holy Spirit Casula brings the outdoors in through light, materials, pattern, texture, colour, space and community. In fact, the driving force behind designer Caroline Hjorth’s work is biophilia. The Brief. Working with … continue reading
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The Brief. Charged with the rebranding of The Templestowe Hotel, Enth Degree Architects was required to create a modern hotel design that is attractive to all generations. With a philosophy to always consider the people who will benefit from their designed spaces, “our signature is the eye for detail across seamlessly integrated environments, and our … continue reading
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Material selections are pared back and often reduced to raw industrial finishes and surfaces to rationalise the volume of materials required in the project. EJE Architecture and EJE Interiors used five custom and semi-custom Materialised fabrics.
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The Brief. Antimicrobial upholstery is now more important than ever when considering fabric for hospitality projects. This factor didn’t escape Fretard Design when scheming for the design of INSTEA’s flagship store in Victoria. Fretard Design is a Melbourne-based, multi-disciplinary practice that creates authentic, effective interior and graphic design solutions, with a highly personalised client experience. … continue reading
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Update August 2021: We congratulate Undercurrent Studio for their Grand Prix New Zealand win of the 35th Dulux Colour Awards with this project! “The depth of colour saturation is profound, with comprehensive application, across surfaces and furnishings throughout. Memorably original and wonderfully playful, this is a project with vast attributes.” – Dulux. Designers Undercurrent Studio … continue reading
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The Brief. “We loved the idea of embracing the old Floridian tennis clubs of the 70’s,” says Ghislaine of Ghislaine Viñas, “so there is definitely a cheeky, kitsch vibe that is pulled from that era. We used strong simple architecture and well thought out proportions to divide up the spaces. The interiors are meticulously thought … continue reading
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The iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore, which originally opened in 1887, officially reopened in August 2019 having been restored and refurbished by Aedas. Aedas lead a multi-disciplinary team for the hotel restoration which included designing the high-end Yi restaurant, by celebrity Chef Jereme Leung. Yi offers the very best in fine dining with contemporary Chinese cuisine. … continue reading
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Located close to the centre of Melbourne, Uniting Agewell Preston is a new, state-of-the-art aged care facility providing “an environment of choice, empowerment and wellness” for its 104 residents. Comfortable and spacious this new build is stylish and practical, with fit-for-purpose furniture handcrafted by Crown Furniture throughout. Materialised Products Key for practicality in aged care … continue reading
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The Brief. A vivid palette was required for a fun and fearless aesthetic in this Sydney family home, designed by HOME by belle. A passion for colour and bold patterns is evident throughout. Materialised Products In the upstairs foyer, Florence Broadhurst ‘Fingers’ wallpaper in Whisper hints at what’s to come. In this glamorous and grown-up … continue reading
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The Brief. Novotel Christchurch Airport is a 4.5 star luxury hotel with 200 premium guest rooms spanning six floors. The main entrance and lobby bar are housed in an expansive space. Pillarless, light and bright the vast ceiling extends to a height of seven metres. The team at Warren and Mahoney Christchurch are responsible for … continue reading
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The House of Saint Hilarion in Seaton was one of the first projects to feature our Jimmy Pike collection. Upholstery fabric, which also included our Premium Designer Lynne Tanner, was selected by the aged care facility with design assistance by Crown Furniture. The Brief. The decade-old Italian style aged care facility required a contemporary update … continue reading
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The Brief. To be bold and brave! A move from central Lower Hutt to custom designed offices on the Petone Foreshore offered IT company Radium the opportunity to support: A wider cultural change. Improved team experience. A business development programme. The Office Fit-out Challenges Acoustically, creating a space that balanced the needs of the individual … continue reading
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The Brief. This sophisticated aged care facility, home to 100 residents as well as a dementia unit for 16, required warm textures and organic shapes to create a sense of comfort and optimism. With in-house design expertise, Crown Furniture selected a neutral colour palette, with layers of bold floral pops of colour to create a … continue reading
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The Brief. This project is in Bentley, WA and the Architects were CCN WA, along with assistance from Defiddes Design regarding dementia-specific needs for their clients. Each floor utilises colour for ‘way finding’ which helps not only the residents but also family members with direction via the colour coding. These beautiful seating booths are located at the … continue reading
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The Brief. Our digital team worked on custom artwork provided by Hassell, which was printed onto Zircon Linen. The operable walls were manufactured by Dorma, working closely with us to get the scale of the design right and pattern matching to ensure that every operable wall matched up. The base cloth option was important as … continue reading
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The Brief. Designer Veriu hotels in Broadway and Green Square required luxurious furnishing textiles for high-end fit-outs. Our team worked with architecture and interior design practice Mostaghim & Associates, customising prints for a unique and bespoke result. Veriu Green Square Mostaghim was supplied with WeaveUp logins to view our library of thousands of textile designs. … continue reading
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The Brief. 2019 saw the completion of some very customised commercial projects for Materialised and we are excited to share with you one of the largest, the ANZ building at Sylvia Park, Auckland. The brief was for six different designs for four columns per floor, starting with Level 4 to Level 9. These were to … continue reading
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The Brief. Wheller On The Park is a modern retirement village in QLD owned by Wesley Mission, with a leisure centre surrounded by a series of residential towers and villas. Each tower has a foyer/meeting zone and a sitting area on every floor which is where new furniture was required. We used our fabulous digital … continue reading
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The Brief. With aged Australians projected to reach 22% of the population by 2057 and Baby Boomers demanding aged care facility design to be contemporary, comfortable, technologically advanced and aesthetically pleasing it is no wonder we are seeing some incredible designs in this sector. As cited in a recent report by Australian Design Review, the … continue reading
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The Brief. Heavy drapery, sheers and quilted bedspreads were selected for Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens residential aged care community in Queensland. Materialised Products Resident Rooms: Quilted bedspreads using a WeaveUp design on Zircon Zem base cloth. Sheers using a custom print on Erges. Sitting Room: Custom print on Monte. The Team & Credits Client: Bolton … continue reading
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The Brief. This grand heritage-listed building in Fortitude Valley accommodates 53 Catholic Healthcare residents. Materialised Products Our WeaveUp textile design tool was used here to great effect by the designers of this fabulous aged care facility! Hush acoustic Midnight fabric was selected for light reduction drapery. The Team & Credits Designer: Bickerton Masters Furniture: Crown … continue reading
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The Brief. Presbyterian Aged Care wanted to dress their new stylish lobby with beautiful sheers and requested that they have acoustic properties to reduce unwanted noise in this large open space. Materialised Products Our acoustic sheer Soundcheck Pumice. The Team & Credits Drapery Manufacturer & Installation: Reilly & Associates Designer: Gilmore Interior Design Materialised Team: … continue reading
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The Brief. Reilly & Associates needed to provide a double sided curtain for the private dining room of this pop-up restaurant in Surry Hills. Time was of the essence and it was all quoted, made and installed within a week! Materialised Products Cameron Buff was used for double-sided S Fold curtains on a 10 metre … continue reading
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The Brief. A project to revitalise Morling Residential College’s sitting room with drapery by Reilly & Associates. Materialised Products Heavy curtains using Vivaldi Ocean printed on Midnight acoustic curtain fabric. The Team & Credits Drapery Manufacturer & Installer: Reilly & AssociatesClient: Morling Residential CollegeMaterialised Team: NSW
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The Brief. BlueCross Ivanhoe sets a high standard of aged care services in Melbourne’s North Eastern suburbs. This residence features 178 large single rooms each with a private ensuite, as well as a cafe, cinema, beauty salon and luxurious indoor living spaces and much more: all delivered to the exceptional standard for which BlueCross is known. Our … continue reading
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The Brief. Our Victorian team worked on the proposal via Redback Procurement who wanted a selection of fabrics which were cost effective and worked in the geographical location. Materialised Products Lea Sage on Zircon Zem. Sara Berrenson Sundial, Garden on Zircon Zem Stone. Vista Quarry. Crypton Cover Cloth Cyan & Crypton Cover Cloth Navel. Artisan … continue reading
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The Brief. Our Melbourne team worked with CHT Architects on creating something natural for the lush geographical location and colours suitable for the residents. Materialised Products Grand Sierra Crypton Heather, Stone Crypton Gabriel, Pelican Loop Lagoon on Crypton Aria Snow Hot Off The Press Artisan Lagoon, Artisan Jute & Artisan Autumn on Zircon Zem P/Kaufmann … continue reading
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The Brief. The School of Biomedical Science at Monash University launched a research hub to establish cross-disciplinary and industry connections along with showcasing its research. The key aspiration of the public interface of the institution is to reflect and communicate the ground-breaking discoveries made within the building. Sibling Architecture worked closely with Monash design students … continue reading
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The Brief. We devised a scheme of custom colour prints with the Gilmore Design team for this outstanding aged care facility in Revesby, from upholstery and accessories for bedrooms and the resident’s public spaces. Materialised Products Hana Atoll. Sutton Gold on Zircon Zem. Bethany Dusk, Bethany Mandarin and Bethany Turquoise. The Team & Credits Designer: … continue reading
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The Brief. Gilmore was looking for contemporary prints and plain textural Cryptons for this now award-winning Aged Care facility in Drummoyne. This was for a mix of public areas and bedrooms including upholstery and bed throws. Materialised Products Acrobat Cord. Bethany Mandarin. Beryl Taupe on Zircon Zem. Crypton Avanti. Crypton Oath. The Team & Credits … continue reading
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The Brief. In collaboration with Jim Fitzpatrick Architects, Conrad Gargett (Design Architect & Design Director) was commissioned for the documentation and delivery of APEC Haus, Leaders’ Conference Centre in Papua New Guinea. Built on reclaimed land near Ela Beach in Port Moresby’s central business district, APEC Haus is an iconic design resembling a Lakatoi Sail. … continue reading
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The Brief. Rachel and the team at Tauranga-based Bubble Interiors managed the full design and build consent process for the brand new Lakes Sales Office. Materialised Product For a dynamic yet contemporary feel they specified P/Kaufmann Polyphonic Envy on Palermo base cloth for the feature upholstery. The Team & Credits Interior Architecture: Bubble Interiors Photography: … continue reading
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The Brief. With a brief to refresh and reinvent Yachiyo Mosman, our team helped design acoustic art (which we refer to as WhisperArt®), for the walls to reduce restaurant noise and reflect an authentic Japanese dining experience. We worked directly with the restaurant owner who supplied us with the art images. We then worked out … continue reading
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The Brief. In 2010, Schiavello collaborated with numerous industry leaders who were tasked with the development of FF&E solutions for clients. Through real-time advice and client feedback, the Schiavello Healthcare Day Bed has evolved to cater to the wider healthcare sector. With every element considered for practicality, each unit can be cleaned thoroughly and easily, as well … continue reading
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The Brief. The brief was a complete redesign of the apartment bringing it from a dark space to a light, warm and engaging home. Design Code Interiors created an elegant yet modern home for this couple who love to entertain. The palette was developed with soft blues and neutral tones to reflect the Clients style … continue reading
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The Brief. Custom wall vinyl was developed for guest bedrooms and reception area of Ovolo The Valley. The hotel won Best Deluxe Accommodation at the QLD Hotels Association Awards for Excellence, 2019. Utilising a Liz Casella design produced under license, we worked with Woods Bagot designers offering various colour options on Sandy Bank wall vinyl … continue reading
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The Brief. Gathered curtains with a large-scale pattern were required for the ANZ lobby in Sylvia Park, Auckland. The client was open to artist involvement. Later it was decided to use a custom design by Lucy G using birds and planting native to New Zealand, with colour as long as it is authentic to the … continue reading
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The Brief. Custom ceiling drapery with banquette seating to create a bright contemporary atmosphere. Materialised Products Awning/Ceiling Drapes – Linard (custom colour print) Banquet Seating (backs) – P/Kaufmann Abstract Lagoon, printed onto Crypton Aria Snow. Team & Credits Designer: Giant Design Awnings/Drapery: Reilly & Associates Fitout: Impression Projects Imagery: Courtesy of Impression Projects and Reilly … continue reading
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RSL Lifecare are proud to have recently opened Arthur Blackburn VC Gardens in Port Macquarie, NSW. Together with McNally Architects and Crown Furniture, the inspiring Residential Aged Care Facility has a fresh vision for its interiors with custom fabrics by Materialised.
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The Brief. A little while ago, Materialised had the pleasure of working with the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre who had contacted the office seeking a solution for unwanted noise levels in their generous gallery space. After a tailored consultation process and the successful installation of hundreds of square meters of WhisperCeiling®, a letter arrived that … continue reading
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The Brief. We worked with interior designer Amanda Beazley of Beazley Group on a challenging brief of eclectic-modern with industrial edge. Focussing on a contemporary white palette with elements of green and specific touches of birds and nature. Materialised Products Featuring Applause Natural and Confetti Pink as well as elements of Acrobat Natural panel design … continue reading
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Bringing the vibe of a glitzy Las Vegas resort to Perth’s relaxed beachside suburb of Scarborough was never going to be easy, but the Matisse Beach Club delivers bright lights and bold colours with all the confidence you’d expect from the famous desert oasis.
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The brief for the Coppersmith Hotel was simple… Create a contemporary hotel and dining destination without destroying the historic charm of the landmark building in South Melbourne.
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The Brief. A ground-breaking hotel and “Sydney’s new cool” according to Accom News, the award-winning Ovolo Woolloomooloo features our custom bedheads throughout. Graphics were supplied by our client and printed onto Zircon Linen, a waterproof base cloth. The fabric was railroaded to eliminate joins and the base cloth selection was important as a cleanable, durable … continue reading
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The Brief. Seeing the incredible ‘WOW’ suites of the W Maldives, it’s easy to see why they needed something special from their furnishing textile and wall covering provider. The inspiration for the bedhead wall vinyl design was a tiny postcard-sized painting, which when scaled up was far too pixilated to reproduce appropriately. With permission from … continue reading
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