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Mute Goes to London
Over 3000 interior enthusiasts attended the Workspace Design Show in London this year to explore the experience of tomorrow's workspaces.
Blå Station Goes to Stockholm
Blå Station's trademark playfulness and search for products that demonstrate a new attitude towards shape, function, material was on full display at the 2023 Stockholm Furniture Fair, with innovative designs...
Introducing Sitland
Functional, contemporary furniture with an aesthetic level to match - we’re delighted to partner with Sitland to bring their amazing collection to Australia.
ORGATEC 2022 Catch up: Make Space for Mute
Our rapidly changing workplace environment calls for flexible spaces that adapt to the workers who use them and support a growing need for socialisation and creative ideation.
ORGATEC 2022 Catch Up: True's New Abisko | Modular
White on White was True's theme for ORGATEC this year, showcasing the interplay of shades between the bright snow white, soft greys and warm timber tones, but despite the serene...
Is Your Workplace Ready?
The pandemic has drastically shifted expectations of a workplace’s purpose, and for most offices that means a re-evaluation on how the space can support the autonomy of their employees.
Salone del Mobile 2022 Catch Up: Meet RUT
RUT has been charming audiences all over since launching at the Salone del Mobile in June, continuing its glorious world tour through Denmark’s 3 Days of Design event and NeoCon...
Salone del Mobile 2022 Catch Up: True's New Summer Sofas
Last week saw P4's return to the annual Salone del Mobile 2022 - after two years away it was a true delight to reconnect in person with our brand partners...
We're back! Salone del Mobile 2022
After a tumultuous two years we’re thrilled to be back in Milan for the 60th edition of the Salone del Mobile, running June 7–12!
A New Beginning........
An industry stalwart takes a well earned rest as Stewart Brown settles in to retirement.
RE MAX®: ZERO WASTE
RE MAX®’s circular production process aim's to reduce waste and blends recycled plastics and wood with perfect synergy.
Stockholm Furniture Fair 2020: Celebrating Blå Station
A highlight on the design calendar, the Stockholm Furniture Fair took place on February 4 – showcasing the best of Scandinavian creativity and craftsmanship on an international stage.
Passion and Locality
In the last few decades, we’ve seen Australia’s history of design trends explore the influence and integration of overseas trends into our nation’s creative narrative.
Your workplace deserves the best. Introducing: Humanscale®
Function, simplicity, longevity and sustainability – four terms that shape the creative philosophy at Humanscale® Design Studio.
Disrupting the Traditional Waiting Room
The humble waiting area is now home to a multitude of activities ranging from social interaction, relaxation to work collabs. Read on to find out more about furniture that supports these evolving spaces.
Specifying In The Education Sector
How has the increasingly lucrative design industry responded to the changing face of product specification in the education sector?
A New Era In Table Design
Is it time for table design to catch up with the prevailing preference for multi-functionality?
The Future of Design: Pushing The Material Boundaries
In the last century, many designers would have come across this common question during the creative process: how do we make a design sustainable and innovative in its aesthetics?
A look at stackable and foldable tables
Modern workplaces are no longer static. Employees today value flexibility and movement as well as the opportunity to work in more open, flexible and collaborative offices.
How Does Maxdesign’s Max Reflect New Values In Contemporary Design?
Italian furniture brand Maxdesign used the 2018 Salone del Mobile to put forward an entirely new direction for the company and its approach to design.
Listen Up: Acoustic Accessories in the Workplace Matter
With the evolving nature of the modern workplace, the transition to open-plan offices comes with a price.
3 Reasons Why Modular Furniture is the Way Forward
Offering plenty of flexibility and innumerable opportunities for reconfiguration, modular furniture answers ...
Blå Station hits NeoCon
Let’s face it – sitting at a desk all day can be difficult. Sometimes you need a change of space to get those creative juices flowing again.
Colour coded: True's new colour palettes
By adopting the Colour Material & Finish (CMF) methodology, True has come up with four new colour palettes, resulting in a more diversified product portfolio.
A Peek At Blå Station’s Timeless Pieces From Salone del Mobile
Experts in contemporary, innovative and inspiring furniture design, Blå Station has released updated and new products at the world’s biggest furniture fair.
What is RE MAX®? Maxdesign extends its material offering + new extensions from Salone
Maxdesign has expanded its collections with the introduction of new materials, colours and finishes across many of its designs.
Salone 2019 Catch Up: Here’s What True Launched This Year!
At the recently concluded Salone del Mobile 2019, Italian design brand, True showcased a selection of new furniture from its collection titled Extraordinary. Everyday.
A Sneak Peek of What’s to Come at Salone 2019
It’s nearly that time of the year again! Christmas for the design community, the Salone del Mobile | Milan 2019 returns 9-14 April.
What’s the Latest With Phone Pods? Here’s a Rundown
Roughly 70 per cent of all employees in open work areas report that the biggest impact on productivity is their co-workers' conversations (according to Work Design Magazine).
Introducing Mute Design
The art of silence might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking interior design, but as Poland-based acoustic furniture and product company, Mute Design attests, a...
The Latest From Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2019
It’s no secret that Scandinavian design is among the best in the world. Seamlessly blending form with function and creating pieces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but will last...
Blå Station’s New BOB Job Sofa System
When Angela Ferguson of Futurespace heralded the “death of the boardroom” it really struck a note with us.
Top 3 – P4’s pick of the projects in 2018
There’s no doubt that Australia has some of the most talented architects and designers in the world – and we feel incredibly lucky to be able to work with them day-to-day.
Transversal design for home and work – Sho by True Design
As the typologies of home, work and hospitality continue to blend into new paradigms for living, working and meeting, furniture brands like True Design are beginning to (quite literally) put...
Mix & Max: Maxdesign at Orgatec 2018
P4 made the journey to Cologne for Orgatec in October last year to take in an array of new products that directly address working behaviours today.
All The Latest From Noti at Orgatec 2018
Considering that we spend over two-thirds of our time at work, it is imperative that these spaces cater for creativity, efficiency and comfort.
A Deep Dive into Orgatec 2018
Orgatec is one of the biggest commercial furniture tradeshows on the calendar. As a biennial event, what has changed in the world of workplace furniture since 2016? That’s exactly what...
The Appia Range In Focus
There seems to be a constant juxtaposition of design and functionality when it comes to chairs.
The Rise of Office Pods: How Are They Hitting The Mark in the Modern Workplace?
Open plan offices are noisy. We’ve all heard the gripes and read the studies. It’s a logical conclusion to come to when considering that walls help to dampen sound and...
Introducing Soundroom by Noti
Soundroom by Polish brand Noti offers a unique and innovative approach to creating beautiful spaces with a focus on acoustic performance.
A Case For The Lobby Space
First impressions often have a lasting impact. Take the case of the humble hotel or office lobby.
Top 5 Chairs to Facilitate Working
Ergonomics is big business. Add into the mix the countless productivity hacking books, blogs and tips out there and it can feel like a minefield.
P4 Does its Bit to Help our Drought Affected Farmers
P4 donates from every order to the 'Buy a BALE' campaign to help our struggling farmers.
A Mammoth Year for Boss Design
Boss Design is all about a quality, solutions-based approach to commercial furniture. Working to that mantra, the company has continued to go from strength to strength, with 2018 being a...
FRONT UP! Catch us at FRONT 2018
You may have heard about the latest commercial design event to hit the market, but if not read on and make sure to register, because we can’t wait to see...
Bringing Nuance and Balance to a Sydney Icon
The refurbishment of a commercial floor plate in Harry Seidler’s Australia Square reminds us that when it comes to workplace design, there’s no single ‘right way’.
Is It An Office Or A Café? A Look At The Crossover Furniture Trend
Much has been said about the blurring of typologies. Our workplaces are starting to steer away from the classic cubicle, and even the more recent open-plan style offices are coming...
Can We Win The War On Talent?
As companies continue to struggle through the war on talent, we want to know whether the fight is even worth it.
Are Desks Getting Smaller or Bigger with Agile Working?
The beauty of agile working and an ever-growing amount of technology means that people can pretty much work from anywhere. So where does that leave traditional desks and workstations?
Keep Quiet And Carry On With Boss Design's Aspect Range
The link between noise control and worker wellbeing and productivity has already been established. But how can designers use the former to influence the latter?
What Happened at NeoCon 2018
Changing economies and cultures. An unprecedented growth and churn of technology. Over the last fifty years, one thing has remained the same – our lives and work have been in...
4 Minutes With ... Parisotto+Formenton
In the bustling halls at the Salone, we found time to meet with Aldo Parisotto and Massimo Formenton, the architects and designers behind Parisotto+Formenton, to talk about the duo’s latest offerings for True.
One Brand Wanted To Bring ‘TRUTH’ To Salone’s Design Conversations. Here’s How They Did It.
True to the company's design premise, ‘True’, a forward-thinking collective, again bucked conventional design at Salone del Mobile this year, with the new collection ‘True Goes Through’.
A New Era at Maxdesign
The Italian manufacturer has launched an all-new range, and what feels like an all new philosophy along with it.
What we liked about Salone 2018
With so much to see and do at Salone for 2018, we've selected some of our top highlights that can't be missed! Read all about it below.
4 Minutes With ... Francesco Favaretto!
Celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, Favaretto & Partners returns to Milan for #Salone2018 with new products for the True Design portfolio.
4 Minutes With ... Chairs&More!
At Salone for 2018, Chairs&More is on a mission of innovation and surprise. We caught up with the team to learn more about their unique perspective on contemporary design and all things Milano!
4 Minutes With ... E-GGS!
Expect A LOT of surprises from the bold creative and design studio, E-GGS. In Milan this year with a massive 13 new products to exhibit, we caught up with the E-GGS team to hear more about the evolution of the studio.
4 Minutes With ... Christoph Jenni!
#Salone2018 is well underway, and to celebrate the beginning of the fair this year, we caught up with Christoph Jenni to find out what he's looking forward to in Milan this year.
Join Us At Salone del Mobile 2018!
Here at P4 we’re getting ourselves prepared for the biggest event in the calendar – Salone del Mobile Milan!
Taking Design to the Top of the Class
The way we teach and learn is rapidly changing – what does this mean for education space design? Let's look to Harmer Architecture's recent work with La Trobe University.
4 Minutes With ... Philip Harmer at Harmer Architecture!
Having just thrown open the doors on their brand new Student Hub for La Trobe University, we sit down with Philip Harmer to find out about the design story behind the project.
4 Minutes With ... Tommaso Caldera!
Right before he heads over to Milan for the 2018 Salone del Mobile, we caught up with Tommaso Caldera to chat all things design and Italy.
So What Happened When We Removed All Those Cubicles?
We threw them out for a good reason – a very good reason – but, are we just back where we started? Here's why you need to embrace ABW...
Is The Modern Workplace A Home Away From Home?
It can often be difficult to find exactly what you’re looking for in a property. But search for a “high-end heritage warehouse with an urban flair and home-away-from-home atmosphere” and...
Here's Why 'Acoustics' Was One Of This Year's Biggest Design Trends
Workplace collaboration is increasingly popular, and the open plan office is clearly here to stay. How can designers minimise noise in today’s bustling work environments?
Why Hospitality Took Over Commercial Design In 2017
A laptop, some head-phones and ... a large flat white? As we all become 'out of office' what has the commercial sector learned from the hospitality world?
Where One Size Really CAN Fit All
Flexibility isn’t just for workspaces with a large floor plate – it's a necessity for us all. But how can one single design accommodate projects and workplaces of all shapes and sizes?
Blå Station’s BOB Cleans Up World's Top Prizes!
Blå Station’s critically acclaimed BOB modular sofa wins at the Archiproducts Design Awards 2017.
Learning Spaces - Developing Focus
Boss Design understands that well-designed learning environments can help education establishments succeed and businesses grow. Universities are no longer just about teaching, learning and researching, but for living and working.
What's New In Learning + Design?
As our education export value continues to rise, architects are revolutionising the face of universities across the country.
When Did Contract Furniture Become So Cool?
The dissolving of boundaries between workplace and residential design doesn’t mean the end for either sector - rather it opens up a whole new design language for both!
Do You Think It's Time To Take A Break?
In the ‘old days’ bosses might have frowned on staff taking too many breaks but now some time away from the workstation is actively encouraged and an entire furniture market has evolved from this paradigm shift.
Maxdesign and P4 - A Lasting Partnership
P4 continues its longstanding partnership with Italian furniture brand Maxdesign as their exclusive Australian distributor.
The Rise Of The 'Happy' Workplace
Why is it important that we rethink office design for an 'out of office' end-user?
'Stop! Collaborate and Listen'
'Collaboration’ isn’t just something we are helping our clients achieve. After all, WE need to collaborate ourselves to enable THEM to do so, too.
Collaborating, Connecting and Getting Curious at NeoCon
What's so important about industry events? Well, NeoCon 2017 has the answer!
OFFICEBRICKS = Office Privacy
At -45db this is the quietest Office POD system in the world. Modular and easy to assemble & dismantle.
5 Minutes with ... David Fox!
We recently caught up with David Fox to find out more about his collaborations with Boss Design and their much-loved 'Kruze' collection.
Andiamo Milano!
Now that we're back home, we can't stop thinking about Milan! There was simply too much inspiration, vision and creativity on show this year to do it all justice.
Trinetic Wins the 2017 Red Dot: Best of the Best!
P4 congratulates Boss Design for taking home the much-coveted 'Red Dot: Best of the Best Product Design' award for 2017!
Team P4 Out and About in Milan
Last week we hit the streets of Milan and got involved with all of the latest and most inspiring in design. Here's just a few of our favourites from Milan Design Week 2017!
How To Love Your Project Manager
Come on guys! Where's the love? No other person in the A+D community has to co-ordinate such a massive group of stakeholders as our Project Managers. So, we want to help them.
The Task Chair... Redefined!
According to the brains behind Trinetic, this design marks the next generation of task seating.
It’s a Win for Blå Station!
Congratulations to Blå Station on their recent win for Best Product at the 2017 Stockholm Furniture Fair.
Making Integrated Technology Work For You
Need the perfect blend of design and technology? We’ve got you covered!
Top Ten Designs For Workplace Wellness
We curate our Top 10 feel-good products based on the WELL Building Standard™ key workplace wellbeing touch points.
Blå Station turns 30!
Three decades of design excellence and colouring outside the lines.
Changing the Limitations of a Workplace
Ever wanted to challenge the expected? Designed by Cox Architecture, Tyro’s FinTech Hub dares to do workplace...
Why good design should be accessible
Good design should exist for people – and we are all about people.
Which P4 Brand is right for my project?
Join us in some ABW match-making to discover which products are right for your agile workplace!
