The Making of the 2014 Comedy Festivals Barry Award

Designing the Barry Award for Melbourne’s International Comedy Festival might be fun, but getting it right is no laughing matter.

Innovative design consultant, Jansen Lye who was awarded the project, worked extensively on the design concept, finally drawing inspiration from both theme and symbolism.

'Cable Guy' Lighting

Paul Grummisch had an Asian streetscape in mind when designing the timber isolator for the ‘Cable Guy’ lighting.

The design concept echoes a time of industrialisation in Asia, where electricity first illuminated city streets.

Renovation Project - Thornbury Victoria

External renovation and restoration to Thornbury home. Restoration of front verandah to match existing original homes in the street. Custom made fretwork, verandah posts and corner brackets.

Brand New & Gorgeous

A work in progress. Brand new double story timber home with detailed period features including: Arched fretwork, Slat balustrade, Eaves brackets, Cricket bat mouldings, Gable fretwork, Gable finial. A fine re-creation of the period style so loved for generations.

Old Favorite Raised to New Heights

This story is one example of how a simple castor cup can provide renewed comfort to a loved antique setting. Having been made at a time in history when people were smaller in stature, this old furniture setting was now too low for its owners to sit with comfort. The solution?

Restoring Architectural Features: A Good Time to Fret!

When buying a home we often inherit little features that are not quite right. Take for example this gorgeous little Californian Bungalow style home. At some point in time, one of the arched fretworks at the entrance had been replaced with corner brackets.

Project Spice Market

Imagine transforming a dirty old service lane into a desirable trading locale filled with aroma, colour and irresistible food delights. Then, extend the experience beyond the market fringe into the metropole. Stimulating and drawing city people into the marketplace to share the experience.

An Interview With Melbourne Artist Lyn Smith

Recently we were asked to turn what seemed to be a simple shape, for Melbourne artist Lynette Smith. To our surprise the physical form of this modest cone had some rather intriguing qualities.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Recently we received this beautiful image from photographer Steve Koukoulas. It was sent, together with a thankyou note, for the five new handles we’d made for his coffee machine.

Half Moon Handles Go Full Circle

The revival of mid-century furniture has seen the return of simplicity in door furniture design. The half moon timber handle, last seen in the 1950’s, is back in vogue and looking stunning.

Foosball Fun in Fed Square

Kia kicked off the World Cup soccer season today in Federation Square Melbourne with the 'Kia World Cup road show'. The promotional event was a celebration of the car companies sponsorship of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

Trial, Error & Determination Product Glowing Results

Industrial design student, Hope Giacoppo began a project in her second year that would see her into her third year and ultimately into design competitions. Her brief was to create a light that could be made in Australia for the Australian market.

Preservation, a Key Element in the Art of Restoration

Isn’t it true that today it seems everything is disposable? Electronic devices, white goods, furniture, clothes all designed for a very short lifecycle. With fast changing trends & new products we willingly toss out the old and voraciously go for the new. Well, in the world of restoration the opposite is true.

Casting Light on a Brilliant Illusion

Industrial designer Ryan Penning’s job seemed impossible to us at first glance. He was after lighting patterns for a tertiary project at RMIT. His drawings, perfect in detail, showed 3 forms, none of which were suitable for turning due to the asymmetrical design. Or so it seemed….

A Little TLC for Traditional Thai Statue

Living outside unprotected, this lovely golden Thai figure had begun to rot severely with fungal decay.

One Oarsome Project

Eight 4 metre oar handles turned in 50mm diameter select oregon made for Blunts Boatyard. The oars are for troop laden row boats landing on the shores of Gallipoli in the TV series.

Livin' The Dream

This amazing little vintage hobby boat had rot in one of the bumper rails. A quick repair and this little beauty is ready to launch on the Maribyrnong again....Yep, someone else is livin' the dream.

When the Little Things Matter

Restoring or renovating old houses can be a labour of love. Sometimes it is worth a little time and effort to get it just right. The owners of this old Victorian house in Melbourne thought just that when they decided to replace missing eaves bracket finials.

Nineteenth Century Terrace with a New Twist

New barley twist moulding added to enhance the front window of this beautiful Victorian terrace in Fitzroy North. Barley twist moulding was used extensively as external window decor in early Australian architecture. Complimenting the existing ornate parapet the moulding is fitted with a woodturned cap and base typical of the era.

Taj Ma Howse

Check out this great playground project. Complete with slide, sandpit, bridge and cubby this little outfit is every child's dream. Sun smart with plenty of shade it is set for hours of fun through hot NSW summer months. Affectionately named Taj Ma Howse after its builder. This labour of love was given a small gable finial as finishing touch.