Press Release
Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd Is Honored with the Bronze A' Design Award for RMIT Capitol Theatre Banquette Seating in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ RMIT Capitol Theatre Banquette Seating by Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd, designed for Commercial Upholstery Solutions (Vic) Pty Ltd, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding RMIT Capitol Theatre Banquette Seating
Undergoing a transformation into a state -of the-art presentation and lecture theatre, the Capitol was fitted out to become a unique work environment hosting, conferences, student lectures as well as cinema graphic productions. The specialised Banquette seating and componentry now ensures that the Capitol remains a heritage masterpiece for the next generation of patrons.
About Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd
I am a Civil Engineer by background having worked in the Mining Industry for several years, then finding myself in the Carpet Manufacturing business. Here I used my Mechanical Engineering skills to good use designing both new carpet designs and the machinery used to make them. Since then, I have transitioned into Furniture Manufacturing, whereby my previous skills allow me to see what the Client wants and the best way to make their dreams a reality. Unlike others we can work in all mediums, not only timber but metals, glass, and stonework. This allows Commercial Upholstery Solutions to have the capacity to take on the needs of small and large projects alike.
Award Record
With this recognition, Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2016 - 2017 and the 2019 - 2020 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/92294
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/92294
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!92294
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/179358
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://cusvic.com.au
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- RMIT Capitol Theatre Banquette Seating
- Function
- Banquette Seating
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Saddle Brown, Dark Olive Green, Gray and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Commercial Upholstery Solutions (Vic) Pty Ltd
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd
- Country
- Australia
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2019 - 2020
- Design ID
- #92294
Credits
- Team
- Peter Rattle
- Image Credits
- Peter Rattle for CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd Tatjana Plitt Photography RMIT University
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Tender brief was to add new modern seating but with a link to the past for this 3 storey dilapidated Building, which was originally designed by renowned Architects Walter Burley Griffin and his wife Marion Mahony Griffin. Built in 1924, this Building was one of the worlds earliest examples of Art Deco / Chicago Gothic styles. Using images from the past the design team were able to create the desired "Chunky Club" style of leather seating to meet the Client, Architect and Buildings needs
- Inspiration
- After winning this project at the tender stage the design team addressed the issues of how best to manufacture and install the seating against the existing concrete steps as well as the addition of new glasswork and metal balastrades behind the seats. After producing several prototypes, the design and production team were able to reach a satisfactory outcome that was both functional and fitted into the Buildings past life.
- Research
- In order to understand the Clients requirements CUS researched the Buildings history along with other Cinemas from this period. From these observations the production team were able to design the Banquettes to best match the Client's brief along with the heritage format.
- Challenge
- The hardest challenge was to ensure that all seat cushions matched on the 90 degree corners between columns and a 45 degree mitre as well as the curved tops and bottoms. This involved hand made templates and several prototypes prior to the final manufacture.
- Realization and Technology
- The Design utilises both a hard foam insert with a softer outer core covered with Dacron. This is then wrapped with an Aniline pull-up leather that will age over time to give an antique look.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Banquettes were designed to be oversized and along with the antique green leather the seating blended in with the large floor space, carpets, tall ceilings and columns without taking away from the Art Deco format.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project required several months to manufacture in the factory and around 6 weeks to install on site in the Melbourne CBD.
- Specifications
- Traditionally upholstered seats are manufactured with a timber carcase, however in this instance a custom metal frame was required for additional strength and support.These frames were bolted and chemically fixed to the concrete plinths so that the seats did not interfere with the glass panels behind the upholstered seats.
- Keywords
- Banquettes, Seating, Leather, Upholstery, Furniture, Custom Design, Joinery
