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A LIVING SHOWCASE OF STRUCTURAL BAMBOO At HOB, we recognised a fundamental gap in the construction and design industry, not a lack of awareness of bamboo’s aesthetic value, but of its architectural and structural potential. So we built something to shift that perception. Our Sydney headquarters transforms a 1950s warehouse into a living demonstration of what’s possible when engineered bamboo is integrated at every level of design and construction. It is one of the first commercial buildings in Australia to use structural bamboo as its core material. From the prefabricated beams, structural elements, to flooring, joinery, acoustic linings and bifold doors, bamboo is not simply displayed – it’s embedded in the very fabric of the building. Wherever possible, existing furniture and materials were repurposed, reinforcing our commitment to low-impact, high-performance design. The result is a versatile, low-embodied-carbon space that now functions as a working showroom, office, and education hub. This project was never just about building a space. It was about setting a benchmark, an environment designed to challenge outdated assumptions and demonstrate bamboo’s place in modern architecture. It invites professionals to see, touch, and reimagine what’s possible. We invite you to visit, explore the space, and consider what can be achieved when sustainability, performance and design converge. Read the full case study or contact us to arrange a visit.
THE FUTURE OF BAMBOO AND THE ROADMAP TO SUCCESS Last week, I had the pleasure of leading the Bamboo Society of Australia’s groundbreaking Next Frontier Summit. The three-day, multi-city event marked a crucial turning point in positioning bamboo as a cornerstone of Australia’s sustainable materials landscape. Drawing together engineers, architects, policy makers, researchers and investors, the event was attended by several global experts, including Neil Thomas MBE from Altier One and Professor Yan Xiao from Zhejiang University in China, the lead engineer on the world’s first seven-storey mass bamboo building. The summit was an opportunity for industry leaders to endorse a comprehensive 10-year roadmap integrating structural bamboo into Australian construction, reforestation and climate strategies. Industry leaders had a platform to discuss important issues such as regulatory certification, scaling and production, investment, funding and market awareness, creating defined strategies to help the bamboo movement make inroads in Australia. As I reflect on the event, I was humbled and proud to witness the recognition House of Bamboo has earned as a pioneer in this field. It was a powerful reminder of the impact our team has made. A testament to this is our Sydney showroom. A building carefully curated to inspire, educate, and showcase what bamboo can truly achieve. House of Bamboo continues to lead with innovative, sustainable design solutions that outperform many timber alternatives and tread more lightly on the planet. You can see the results of our work in visionary projects such as The First Building in Western Sydney and Amphora at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. These projects prove what is possible when engineered bamboo meets bold architectural ambition. The Next Frontier Summit has ignited a new chapter for bamboo in Australia. Now is the time to harness global momentum and elevate this extraordinary material into the mainstream of design and construction.