What’s Shaping Roofing and Cladding Trends?

Building a new home? Renovating or seeking inspiration? We  take a look at the popular choices being used in 2020 and already shaping 2021. Flat Is a contemporary, minimal and modern look in your sights? Not just aesthetically pleasing, flat roofs are also versatile and ideal for modern twists such as a green roof (or […]

In the Kitchen with RHEINZINK

RHEINZINK is a leading producer of titanium zinc, made in Germany,  now available over 39 countries.  The ARBS team completed a Japanese inspired bench and sink early in 2020 using RHEINZINK for Byron Bay builder Twil Constructions. The installation sat neatly inside a Corten steel entertaining pavilion located at a property in Broken Head, Byron […]

5 of the World’s Best Copper Cladding Buildings

The charming and sleek characteristics of copper cladding are here to stay. Not just a pretty face, copper is durable, everlasting and incredibly popular with architects + designers due to the unique patina which evolves over time. More than ever, we are seeing projects using a combination of building materials such as  timber, glass, stone, […]

Zinc Cladding and the Natural Landscape – The Verandah House Project

We are continually inspired by designs that involve an array of textures, materials and that consider the natural environment. Architects love using premium metals for cladding such as copper and zinc. Not only do they stand the test of time, they gracefully soften, taking on a unique patina developed by the materials exposure to the […]

Impressive Standing Steam wall Cladding at Lennox Head  

With incredible flexibility and versatility, Standing Seam wall cladding allows for creative design and architecture. It’s really all about those clean,simple but bold lines when it comes to contemporary homes. We see designers using a clever array of mixed materials with creative combinations including cladding, wood steel and stone to give a depth and contrast […]