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APT6, GoMA + QAG

Blok installed dynamic custom furniture for the 6th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT6) 5 December 2009 – 5 April 2010, Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art

APT6 includes the work of more than 100 artists from 25 countries which reflect the diversity of practices across Asia, the Pacific and Australia, and occupies the entire GoMA space as well as the Watermall and neighboring galleries at Queensland Art Gallery (QAG).

Blok was called on to manufacture and install a variety of pieces for Kids’ APT, including special art work tables to help young visitors engage with the works on display.

You can view, sit on and work at Blok furniture at the following exhibitions:

Thukral & Tagra
Hi! I am India 2009
Indian artists Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra have designed a Do It Yourself (DIY) activity project which is set in a spectacular environment in the Children’s Art Centre. The artists invite children to select from an array of custom-made stickers, designed to introduce children and their families to contemporary and traditional Indian visual culture. The sticker designs feature people, street scenes, vehicles and architecture. Using framed backgrounds designed by the artists, participants can create collages of daily life in India today for display.

Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan
In-flight (Project: Another Country) 2009
Brisbane-based artists Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan’s project for Kids’ APT, In-flight (Project: Another Country) 2009 asks everyone to make aeroplanes out of found materials. Using the recycled objects supplied, as well as off-cuts and twine, participants are able to construct aircraft within a dynamic activity space. Touching on themes of migration, family and memory, the recycled planes form a giant flock suspended from the ceiling of Gallery 3 in the Queensland Art Gallery.

Find out more here: http://qag.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/current/apt6/kids_apt

Blok was also approached to make the curved tables displaying
the stunning ceramic work of Bui Cong Khanh.
Find out more from the QAG website here.

February 17, 2010

synergy shines bright with blok

cottee parker architects have recently delivered a $100m office/retail building using state of the art technology and innovative design. the ‘synergy’ office building is only 1.5 kilometres from the brisbane cbd in the thriving commercial-creative precinct of kelvin grove urban village, and has recently been awarded 5 star green star rating by the green building council of australia.

the team at cottee parker selected items from blok furniture’s range to add a splash of colour to the crisp, neutral fitout of synergy’s main foyer. using duo sofas and ottomans in kvadrat divina and halo side and coffee tables in beech veneer, this vibrant and contemporary arrangement pulls focus and provides public seating in the large space.

thank you cottee parker for inviting blok to contribute to this project.

read more about the duo here | read more about the halo here.

February 17, 2010

telstra uses blokout

telstra’s multi-million dollar queensland headquarters were opened recently to great fanfare in brisbane. through this project a number of local businesses were engaged, including architects, landscape designers and furniture manufacturers like blok furniture.

the building features open plan seating, fewer offices, multiple meeting and breakout areas and open stairwells connecting floors. a key feature is the shared breakout facilities on level 4 which includes outdoor dining areas and a deck, bbq and kitchen facilities, landscaping and a comfortable lounge area for employees to gather informally.

blok furniture were contracted by pdt architects to supply a range of items for level 4 breakout areas. our blokout range, including sunni outdoor benches, tables and stools crafted in rosewood and the popular sola tables specified in brushed stainless steel and compact laminate, are featured prominently in both outdoor and indoor spaces. these australian designed and manufactured products were perfectly suited to the relaxed vision for level 4, and are complimented by intricate custom joinery and an inventive use of materials and finishes.

many thanks to pdt architects for the opportunity to work with you on this landmark project.

read more about the sunni here | read more about the sola here.

February 17, 2010