Interview with Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd
I am a Civil Engineer by background having worked in the Mining Industry for several years, then finding myself in the Carpet Manufacturing business.
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Design Legend Interview
1 May 2020
I started my career as a professional Civil Engineer working in the Mining sector. From there I moved into the manufacturing industry, predominately Carpets both building machinery as well as designing products. As I have always been a hands on person it was an easy progression to the Commercial Furniture Industry where every project and the Clients needs are different.
To manufacture a range of products that are both fit for purpose and add an aesthetic benefit.
No, it was a gradual progression from different business sectors that lead me to this area.
Most of our designs are based around various types of furniture, but we are always striving to do a little more each time so that the eventual product has a wow factor.
They need to have patience with a touch of perseverance, as it will take time.
Listening to the Client and understanding their needs and outcomes.
A product that goes beyond what is normally expected.
Value for money but with an in-built quality.
Tough question, and that design is still out their.
All our projects are completely different and I am still looking for another Dream Project.
The secret recipe is to create a special empathy to what is required and built on that useing the senses of sight and touch.
The University of Melbourne Arts West Building in which we won a Golden A 'Design Award some years ago.
I would probably still be in the Mining Sector.
Designer Interview
1 May 2020
Originally I started out as a Civil Engineer in the Mining and Manufacturing sector but I have always been interested in the symmetry of both natural and man-made items. From there I progressed into the fabrication of custom furniture whereby these symmetries blend together.
Commercial Upholstery Solutions (Vic) Pty Ltd is a manufacturer of custom designed furniture for the commercial market place. We can combine upholstery, joinery, metalwork with polishing capabilities to bring any project design to reality.
Design to me is an idea that something needs to not only fit the purpose required, but also push the boundary.
I like to work with all types of products that can have an impact.
Some time ago we completed a project for the University of Melbourne that involved not only the manufacture of hundreds of Acoustic panels, but also a new installation method over 6 floors and a large Atrium. That was ground breaking for us and eventually won a Golden A 'Design Award.
My first design was furniture for a Hotel Lobby fitout.
We currently use a variety of fabrics, timber species as well as metal.
At the initial briefing with the Clients on a new project.
How best to manufacture the product and keep it under budget.
A tricky question but simply one that meets the budget, meets the Builders/Architects requirements and leaves the Client with the wow factor.
Our Clients, range from high end Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Casino's, Educational facilities to Office fitouts.
Via our web site: www.cusvic.com.au