Wall Coverings

The Canberra Hospital Expansion, the ACT Government’s largest healthcare initiative, features Australia’s first fully electric hospital, reducing CO2 emissions by 1,886 tonnes annually. Designed by BVN Architecture and built by Multiplex, the facility includes a new Emergency Department and expanded ICU. The project emphasizes sustainability with 96% material repurposing and incorporates eco-friendly acoustic panels from Decor Systems to enhance patient and staff well-being.

In 2023, W Sydney Hotel opened at Darling Harbour, showcasing a dynamic design by Hassell. Its curvaceous form echoes Sydney's skyline and waterfront, with 600 rooms, a rooftop bar, infinity pool, spa, and event spaces. Bowler James Brindley's "Future Noir" concept infused corridors with vibrant Dreamscape wall coverings from Ricky Richards, digitally printed in bold hues reflecting Australia's flora.

Construction costs are rising across the country. Despite this, the industry is under increasing pressure to deliver structures that are not only compliant with increasingly stringent building standards but also sustainable and environmentally friendly. The pressure to balance these factors has led to a growing interest in lightweight materials and construction methods.

Southworks is a unique seven-storey office building in the heart of Southwark, with sustainability and wellbeing at its core. Developer MiddleCap has made an impressive debut into UK real estate delivering a multi-award winning landmark building that combines innovative technology with high quality architecture to create a responsive and productive environment.

In the world of high-end architecture and automotive design, precision, quality, and safety are paramount. When a luxurious façade was required for the new Newcastle and WA Porsche dealerships, ALPOLIC™/fr aluminium composite cladding was the perfect blend of aesthetics and performance, and, coupled with the expertise of all those involved it achieved a flawless result.

Printable with any design imaginable, custom wallcoverings stand out as an economical and adaptable means of creating unique environments that are engaging for both customers and employees alike. Through careful consideration of modern design trends, stakeholders can ensure that their chosen wallcovering solutions meet the rigorous demands of contemporary architectural environments.

The state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics precinct (STEAM) showcases a six-storey building covering an area of approximately 16,500m2. Designed by our good friends at Wilson Architects, the precinct features a 300-seat auditorium, flexible learning spaces, design hubs, chemistry labs and more. The project is at the forefront of modern school facilities.

When designing and specifying wall systems, navigating the performance requirements of the National Construction Code and the related Australian standards can present challenges for specifiers and architects. Without a proper understanding of the regulatory landscape, the complexity of these requirements can increase the likelihood of error and non-compliance.

Manufactured from clay, sculptured into shape and then fired at high temperatures, terracotta cladding comes in a range of colours and textures that offer warmth and a tactile sensation that is not achievable with other building products. The mass and density of the terracotta tiles combine to create higher thermal insulation, improved noise reduction, as well as UV and weather resistance.

Research has shown that Australian construction productivity has not just stalled in comparison to most other industries, but deteriorated to a level worse than it was in 1990. This productivity decline has not only diminished the industry’s ability to deliver value in construction projects.

In 2023, Bondor proudly sponsored the Hospitality & Tourism category. Dive into this eBook to discover insights into the category and Bondor's sustainability journey. Explore their sustainable certifications and learn about significant updates to the Energy Efficiency provisions and Condensation mitigations in the NCC 2022.

Deb and Andy Saunders have been assisting Australians with their design and decorating issues ever since they made their debut on The Block in 2019. Recently, they took on the ultimate transformation with House 2, a mismatched, outdated home in the picturesque Gold Coast Hinterland, but now the pinnacle of country coastal living.