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Francis McArdle | Head of Product Design

Francis has a Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) from RMIT in Melbourne.

What inspires you?
I am inspired to learn new and exciting skills every day to help me grow and in turn design products that improve the quality of peoples’ lives. I am also passionate about the environment and making sustainable choices in everything we do.

Your favourite product and why?
The Aria Seating System – for its endless configurations.

Aria Seating System.
Aria Seat and Simple Bin, woodgrain aluminium battens in Spotted Gum, frame in Textura Monument.
Aria Seat and Simple Bin, woodgrain aluminium battens in Spotted Gum, frame in Textura Monument.


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New Premium Electropolishing for High-End and Coastal Projects

Linea Bicycle Stand and Linea Bollard are now available with the premium finish of 316 electropolished stainless steel frames. Electropolishing creates a bright, smooth finish that celebrates the natural beauty of stainless steel while delivering exceptional durability, making it ideal for both elevated and coastal urban environments. The new offering further extends the refined finish and durability of the sleek and minimalist Linea range, known for its strength in the public realm with 6-8mm thick stainless steel frames. Read more on the benefits of stainless steel. What is Electropolishing? This advanced finishing process uses electrical currents to gently remove a microscopically-thin layer of the stainless steel, including any burrs, embedded particles and impurities. The resulting surface is clean and bright, smooth and even more highly resistant to corrosion and rust …

  • 4 sep 2025
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Trend Watch: Ecological Restoration in Uralla Supported by LFA

The Landscape Foundation of Australia (LFA) has provided expertise to help Uralla Shire Council and sustainability group ZNET Uralla to achieve their vision to regenerate a once-overgrazed former racecourse into a significant natural landscape. The Uralla Racecourse Lagoon was once ringed by the sounds of horses’ hooves and cheers. Today, with the 41-hectare reserve now managed by Uralla Shire Council, restoration efforts aim to restore the local ecology, encourage the return of migratory birds and boost biodiversity. In 2022 LFA director and landscape architect Noel Corkery worked with council officers to prepare a grant application for the site, securing $150,000 from the NSW Environment Trust in 2023. Corkery prepared revegetation and planting specifications, ensuring a mix of native species that offer shade, light and views as they mature. Stage 1 …

  • 4 sep 2025
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What Makes Piatto So Appealing?

A close-up look at the unique design features of our Piatto range explains why it has such broad appeal.

  • 25 jun 2025
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