Shade Factor

@shadefactor

Leading high-performance sun shading specialists | Enquiries: [email protected] (no DMs) 📍 Boonwurrung Country, VIC 📍 Kuring-gai Country, NSW
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In Partnership with @shadefactor Responding to its surroundings, Little Brick House brings considered light in. Morning sun pours through full-height doors and glazing, while views to the west are filtered by operable blinds that shift with the sun. To the north, highlight windows draw in light while maintaining privacy to the laneway. Watch the full feature on Simple Dwelling. Architecture by @bencalleryarchitects Built by @truewoodconstructions External blinds by @shadefactor Photography by @anthonyrichardson_ Production by @simple_dwelling
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1 month ago
Behind The Scenes | Clontarf House by Mathieson Architects⁠ ⁠ For some, a stroll along Sydney’s Northern Beaches is enough to imagine waking up to rock pools, surf breaks and the soft lapping of water each morning. For others, it’s a reality. Sitting at the point where the Northern Beaches meet the North Shore is Clontarf, a quiet, tranquil suburb that is more alive with family beach days than the bustle of the CBD.⁠ ⁠ "The home sits at the bottom of a natural slope, just before the water, and has a very close relationship to the waterfront. We wanted to capture a real intimacy between the internal living spaces and the harbour.” – Phillip Mathieson, head architect and founder of New South Wales-based Mathieson Architects⁠ ⁠ Watch the full film on estliving.com — coming soon.⁠ ⁠ Published on estliving.com⁠ Editor Content Strategy & Partnerships @meganmayrawson ⁠ Video @meganmayrawson ⁠ Words @nicolemarietoma ⁠ Architecture & Interior Design @mathiesonarchitects ⁠ Styling @jackmilenkovic ⁠ In partnership with @shadefactor
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2 months ago
The client’s brief was to create a modern family home while retaining the bungalow’s charm. The original structure was transformed into the master suite, retreat, and wine room, its character maintained while connected to a striking new addition.⁠ ⁠ Discover the project via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Project: The Shade Home⁠ Architect & Builder: Seidler Group⁠ Product: Warema External Venetian Blinds⁠ Photographer: Peter Clarke
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7 months ago
The collaboration built on a trusted relationship. “We had worked with Shade Factor on previous projects and their expertise ensured the success of this project through the use of their systems,” says Seidler. The result: a finely tuned home balancing heritage, comfort, and innovation.⁠ ⁠ Discover the project via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Project: The Shade Home⁠ Architect & Builder: Seidler Group⁠ Product: Warema External Venetian Blinds⁠ Photographer: Peter Clarke
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7 months ago
Sun shading played a pivotal role in the project. Seidler explains: “Providing shade and privacy was core to creating a successful and functional family home.” Warema External Venetian Blinds were selected for their adaptability, filtering light, controlling heat, and ensuring privacy.⁠ ⁠ Discover the project via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Project: The Shade Home⁠ Architect & Builder: Seidler Group⁠ Product: Warema External Venetian Blinds⁠ Photographer: Peter Clarke
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7 months ago
Sun shading played a pivotal role in home. Seidler explains: "Providing shade and privacy was core to creating a successful and functional family home." Warema external venetian blinds were selected for their adaptability, filtering light, controlling heat, and ensuring privacy.⁠ ⁠ Discover the project via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Project: The Shade Home⁠ Architect & Builder: Seidler Group⁠ Product: Warema External Venetian Blinds⁠ Photographer: Peter Clarke
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7 months ago
Site orientation posed a challenge, with west-facing glazing requiring careful design to balance natural light, shading, and privacy. The facade was conceived as a series of shrouds infilled with glazing, providing adaptability across bedrooms, bathrooms, and living zones.⁠ ⁠ Discover the project via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Project: The Shade Home⁠ Architect & Builder: Seidler Group⁠ Product: Warema External Venetian Blinds⁠ Photographer: Peter Clarke
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7 months ago
The Shade Home in Kew extends a classic Californian bungalow into a modern family retreat, balancing heritage detail with bold new architecture. Seidler Group and Mim Design reimagined the site to deliver a home of scale, amenity, and light, while preserving the bungalow’s character.⁠ ⁠ Discover the project via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Project: The Shade Home⁠ Architect & Builder: Seidler Group⁠ Product: Warema External Venetian Blinds⁠ Photographer: Peter Clarke
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7 months ago
We are honoured to be shortlisted in the 2025 Zak Awards for Excellence in Façade Design and Engineering, recognised in the “Excellence in Façade Shading – Product” category.⁠ ⁠ Our nomination highlights the Custom Venetian Blind System installed at Sixty Martin Place, Sydney. Installed internal to the façade, the venetian blinds were tailored to the project and feature a specialised high-reflectivity finish to contain solar gain, preserve views and maximise diffuse daylight.⁠ ⁠ We would like to acknowledge and thank all the collaborators involved in the success of this project.⁠ ⁠ See all shortlisted nominees at zakawards.com/anz
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10 months ago
In Partnership with @shadefactor Wrapped in recycled brick and Australian hardwoods, Little Brick House is a compact, thermally sound dwelling that connects to landscape and the neighbourhood. Watch Little Brick House by @bencalleryarchitects on Simple Dwelling. Architecture by @bencalleryarchitects Built by @truewoodconstructions External blinds by @shadefactor Filmed and edited by @anthonyrichardson_ Production by @simple_dwelling
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11 months ago
In Partnership with @shadefactor Tucked behind a 1912 Edwardian home in Northcote, Little Brick House by @bencalleryarchitects is a quiet study in restraint. Its compact form – just 60m² at ground level – opens into a generous, light-filled home that connects Maddy to both her garden and community. Watch Little Brick House by @bencalleryarchitects on Simple Dwelling. Architecture by @bencalleryarchitects Built by @truewoodconstructions External blinds by @shadefactor Filmed and edited by @anthonyrichardson_ Production by @simple_dwelling
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11 months ago
Architects, you're invited to attend a free CPD Live presentation:⁠ The Role of Shading Systems in the Performance of Curtain Wall Architecture – Regulations, Capabilities & Considerations⁠ ⁠ Discover how integrated shading systems can improve curtain wall performance, contribute to energy efficiency, and support compliance with evolving standards.⁠ ⁠ 📅 Thursday 29 May 2025⁠ 🕒 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm AEST⁠ 📍 Free & online | Hosted by Indesign Live and Architecture & Design⁠ 🎓 1 formal CPD point available⁠ ⁠ Featuring expert speakers:⁠ - Chris Godsell, Principal, Chris Godsell Architect (CGA)⁠ - Markus Zawierta, Sales Manager, WAREMA International GmbH⁠ - Peter Skinner, Founder & Director, Shade Factor⁠ ⁠ Register now, link in bio
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1 year ago