Luchetti Krelle took a light touch to the design of Saké Manly, creating a relaxed harbourside restaurant and bar infused with the luxe minimalism of the Saké brand. Manly is Luchetti Krelle’s fourth Saké venue, following The Rocks, Brisbane and Hamer Hall, with Andreu World’s Smile chairs linking the four restaurants together. Image source: Luchetti Krelle Photographer credit: Anson Smart Perched...
Mom is a graphic collection of steel chairs that invites people to spend time outdoors. The softly curved seat and backrest offer exceptional comfort, and the solid colour palette is fresh and versatile. Designed by Florent Coirier for EMU, Mom is inspired by traditional Japanese trays. Florent’s products are characterised by their strong design language, appearing simple at first glance...
We believe human connection and personalisation are the magic in a transaction, especially one such as furniture, which is about people after all. We value our client relationships and we work hard to make sure our clients feel well looked after every step of the way. We encourage clients to make appointments at our Alexandria showroom so that we can...
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...
It can be easy to make small changes that have a less detrimental effect on our environment. It’s all about forming a new habit and making them part of your routine. For the home, workplace or when you’re out and about, these are 15 easy ways to be more eco-friendly and reduce your environmental footprint. Out and about 1...
Vondom and designer Eugeni Quitlett are doing their part to clean up the ocean. Their new collection, Ibiza, is made with salvaged plastics, such as single-use bottles, bags and straws, that have washed up on the shores of Ibiza – Quitlett’s hometown. Eight million metric tons of plastic are discarded in our oceans every year. That’s one rubbish truck of...
Our policy for minimising waste is very simple: reduce, reuse and recycle. At KE-ZU we are extremely conscious of our environmental footprint and are working hard to minimise waste by frequently reviewing our current practices and implementing new strategies. We have recently become a member of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), which is charged with meeting the government’s target...
KE-ZU Service Manager Richard Swanton is our clients’ first port of call for furniture assessments, physical repairs and solving any unforeseen problems that may arise. He is a talented musician, curious about the universe and loves hitting the open road on his motorcycle. We spoke to Richard to find out more. What does your role as service manager entail? Service...