One thing that I learned after visiting the Bowerbird Design markets was that Adelaide is very much a mecca for furniture design. Koush is an Adelaide design company specialising in just that. I have seen and even used their furniture before; however, I never realised that it had been custom designed for their clients. They have provided the furnishings for a variety of Adelaide hospitality businesses such as; The Banque in North Adelaide, The Queens Head, Sky City, the Grand Chifley and The Promethean to name a few. They have also designed furnishings for many commercial businesses and the Hindmarsh Public library.

The unique thing about Koush furniture is their social and environmental responsibility. Their furnishings are designed to last and if styles or the colour schemes in their client businesses change they can be easy refurbished.  Their designs are such that the items can be integrated in a variety of different ways allowing the user to change the furniture’s position depending on their needs. This “Pod” concept is a feature of Koush design and gives their furniture longevity within the client environment.

The Hindmarsh library

Their brief was to primarily design furnishings for children; but, also make them comfortable for adults. These sofas have a variation in depth that makes them able to be used by people of different heights. The sculptural sofa mat is moveable and encourages play and interaction. The colours in this sofa reflect the tones of the surrounding books, bright and full of life.  The curved shapes balance each other’s forms and reflect the key elements. I enjoy looking at this lounge as it has soft organic forms that are balanced with an elegant smooth line that evokes a sense of stability and comfort. As this sofa and mat were designed primarily for children, the colours themselves needed reflect an energy and vibrancy associated with young folk.

Sky City

The sky City furniture is designed suit a changing crowd. They interlock in a variety of ways enabling the users to move and position them as they see fit.  The tables, sofas and ottomans are all based on geometric shapes that are well-balanced. Each form reflects elements of the surrounding shapes and environment. This creates an elegant and comfortable look to the design. A vibrant red energises the space evoking and element of style and waking the senses.

The Grand Chifley Hotel

Koush Design created the furnishings for this stylish hotel in the city. Art Nouveau motifs have been stylised and applied to many surfaces including the light coverings and floor.  The brief was to create a spacious warm, atmosphere that reflected the botanical elements of the parklands. I love the feature floor rugs and the choice of colour throughout this space.

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