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RUNNERS-UP: ROLF BARFOED & SAMUEL RYRIE
2. Flow, Qld narrow leaf wattle, Qld silver ash. Designed by Rolf Barfoed, made by Samuel Ryrie.
‘Key to the brief was the use of three superb boards of fiddleback Queensland narrow leaf wattle, supplied by the client. Our shared connection to place (Canberra) and local architecture influenced the design. The frame rails were inspired by the prominent and recognisable shapes of the Parliament House flag mast. The top is mounted with slotted brass screws in oversize holes to allow for timber movement. The legs are connected to four curve-laminated stretcher rails via handcut mortise tenon joints. Photos: Andrew Sikorski
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WHAT THE JUDGES SAID
This piece is crisp, clear and feels very true within itself. A design that involves the specified timber in a very cohesive way. William Bayliss
Flow is a very good example of responding to a brief that required the use of supplied timber species that brought their own contrasting appearances and meanings. Inspired by local architecture, the
elegant design is complemented by well constructed joints and interfaces between timbers. Grace Cochrane
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