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Charlie Albone

Have Straight Lines Had Their Moment? Why Curves Are Shaping Modern Gardens

For years, modern garden design was dominated by straight lines. Square lawns, rectangular garden beds and perfectly parallel paths became the go-to look for new homes across Australia. Clean, structured and easy to plan, they suited the architecture of the time. Today though, the trend is beginning to soften. Landscape designers are moving towards gardens that feel more natural, more inviting and more connected to the environment around them. Instead of rigid corners and sharp edges, we’re seeing flowing pathways, curved garden beds, circular lawns and organic planting layouts becoming the centrepiece of Australian backyards. It’s a subtle change, but…

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What is the difference between Redcor and Corten steel?

October 24, 2024 | Comments Off on What is the difference between Redcor and Corten steel?

By James Ashton What is Corten Steel Corten steel, also called weathering steel, is a type of steel alloy commonly used in outdoor construction projects. What is Redcore Steel Redcore Steel is a pre-weathered steel that delivers the rustic look of Corten with instant, consistent colour and durability. A Bit of COR-TEN History  Redcor and Corten steel are both weathering steels, but there are some slight differences: COR-TEN was in wide use by the mid 1930’s being developed for industrial applications such as bridges and transport infrastructure. It is a trade mark still held by US Steel and originates from…

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