Bright Angles by Blok

Korda Mentha’s refurbished Brisbane head office has welcomed an addition to their listed heritage building, Wenley House.

Built in 1864, the Market St property is one of the few original developments remaining in Brisbane’s riverside precinct. It now showcases one of the most contemporary break-out spaces in the CBD.

Constructed using steel framing, timber decking and alucabond cladding, the rear deck is a stunning and modern extension. Spanning over the rear laneway, the semi-enclosed pod provides a strong architectural contrast with the heritage stonework of the original building. Abstract ottomans in bright orange provide seating for staff and clients in this outdoor break-out area.

Architect Paul Lynch’s vision was constructed and fitted by Quadric, while Blok Furniture provided design consultation and manufactured the angular seating benches using outdoor ply, reticulated foam and vinyl upholstery (Instyle Buzz).

Designer Richard Park has developed a reputation for crafting affordable, high quality Australian made products, available on reliable lead times nationwide. With a solid client base, an expanding range and a growing portfolio of custom projects for interiors designers and architects, Blok continues to provide innovative solutions for both commercial and residential environments.

August 5, 2010

Blok Spans the Void Outdoors

Interiors designers, architects and commercial specifiers are often faced with the problem of sourcing well-designed outdoor furniture.

Imported products generally have a high price tag and lengthy lead-time attached, and at the other end of the spectrum, mass-produced outdoor settings made from questionable materials seem to dominate the market. Where can you find high quality, Australian made, outdoor furniture crafted to satisfy the aesthetic of both specifier and client alike?

Blok Furniture is filling the void with Blokout, a selection of all-weather products designed and manufactured right here in Australia to suit Australian conditions. Blokout now includes the Span range to complement the popular Sola and Sunni products.

Conceived by furniture designer Kylie Bickle, Span had its’ beginnings as a limited release of bar stools and stacking benches supplied to a small number of cafes, restaurants and public breakout spaces in Queensland and NSW. The collection has recently expanded to include bar tables and dining chairs.

Blok Furniture has launched the entire range, making Span available for the first time to commercial specifiers nationwide.

“I have always been interested in supporting other Australian designers and incorporating their products into the Blok brand. It helps create diversity and new directions within our range” said Richard.

Span pieces are crafted from stainless steel and Australian plantation hardwood. The inherent material strengths makes possible slim, uncomplicated and elegant profiles – just like the span of a suspension bridge.

Span can be cleaned, re-finished and returned back to ‘as new’ condition, increasing the longevity of the product, and it uses sustainable materials that can be easily disassembled and recycled.

Its’ simple, contemporary design is versatile enough to use in a wide variety of environments – indoor and oudoor, commercial or residential. Span products can be configured to work as one large setting, or can be divided to function as smaller arrangements, giving end-users plenty of flexibility.

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August 5, 2010

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