The Pacific Green Range of furniture, which Urban Haven have the exlusive distribution rights for in Ireland and the UK , comes in a range of fine Italian Leathers and Exotic Materials. In 2008 we aim to entend additional colour, fabric and leather finishes for existing product lines.
The current range of pacific Green products is available in two collections 'Indigenous Masterpiece' and 'Pure Pacific Style'. Both ranges are inspired by the vast array of cultures that border all sides of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Both collections utilise the same frames and features and differ only in the upholstery covers on the sofa / dining chairs. The 'Indigenous Masterpiece' collection combines hides, leathers and exotic materials from around the world. 'Pure Pacific Style' uses well tanned leathers and fine tailored upholstery from the Pacific Rim. Both feature hand crafted details and the unique beauty of Palmwood. The two ranges are complimentary and 'mix and match' perfectly.
Pure Pacific Style
In all there are 29 dfferent hides/leather types to choose from. The Online gallery and the bacl of teh downloadable brochures all indicate the combinations of the various hides
- 4 x Su (shorthand for Superior) steel finished oil-impregnated leathers. These are as natural as possible.
SU Tan
SU Natural
SU Choc
SU Black
- 2 x leathers heavily embossed with an Emu print.
Embossed Emu print Light
Embossed Emu print Dark
- 3 x leather that can be hand waxed for colour effects.
Burak Tan
Coffee Oil Brown
Dark Brown Oil
- 2 x Aniline Suede Leathers
Brown Full Grain Suede
Black Full Grain Suede
- 7 x pigmented (painted and protected) leathers for all general-purpose usage.
HQ Black
HQ Brown
HQ White
HQ Tan
HQ Green
HQ SuperWhite
Burgandy
- 7 x Premium Hides for a unique look
Brown Hide with White Spots
White Hide with Brown Spots
Brown Hide with Blocked Patterns
Black and White Bovine Hide
Dark Brindle Bovine Hide
Light Brindle Bovine Hide
Pure Black Fur
- 4 x Premium Wool Skins
Taupe Woolskin
White Woolskin
Long Haired White Woolskin
Pepper and Salt Sheepskin
Indigenous Masterpiece
The Indigenous Masterpiece range incorporates, as its major feature, brindle tanned unshorn bovine hides from a cow/steer. These hides show natural colour, hair and leather. They combine with embossed leathers, suedes and woollen sheepskins (from Australia). It is important to remember that ‘brindle’ unshorn bovine hides combine colours like brown/ beige/ tan/ yellow/ chocolate/ grey in the way nature intended – this is the effect we seek – never in the same colour and never in the same place.
The description of the colour is ‘brindle’. Each piece of furniture using the unshorn brindle hide will be different. When you order this product you need to be aware that the furniture will be made from assorted hides over which we have no dictate. There will be patches of light and dark in brown, beige, tan, chocolate and even light grey. Each piece will vary. As a result please tell your clients that it is an accepted fact that leather samples are indicative of colour and pattern. Generally there will be a slight difference between sample and delivered order.
For Further Information Please contact Eileen Larkin @Urban Haven
16 Briarhill Business Park,
Ballybrit,
Co Galway,
Ireland353 (0)87 2215972
353 (0)91 796255
info.urbanhaven@gmail.com
http://www.urbanhaven.ie/
http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
Monday, March 3, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
The Pacific Green Story
THE DISCOVERY OF PALMWOOD
As the world woke up to the threat posed by mass deforestation in the late 1980s, Pacific Green went on a search to find a viable ecologically-sound substitute for tropical hardwood. This search took them on a worldwide trail through remote climates and cultures. It was in the South Pacific that they came across vast abandoned plantations of coconut palm trees. These trees were originally planted in the 1900s to provide a crucial component in the early days of global manufacturing (Copra), but they no longer had a commercial use.
Historically, the coconut palm formed the basis of life for many indigenous peoples. The fruit was a staple part of their diet; the fronds provided cover and roofing; and the trunks were fashioned
into houses and even boats for trade and war. It was a medicine; a mosquito repellent; a ceremonial drum; a cosmetic. It was known as the ‘tree of life’. “Here was the opportunity,” said founder Bruce Dowse, “the perfect ecological substitute. There would no longer be any excuse for the destruction of the remaining rainforests.” Extensive testing of this wood revealed exceptional strength and durability, with a hardness equivalent to Teak and Ebony hardwoods. This strength derived from densely ingrained silica – the key ingredient which gives the wood its golden sheen and an inherent, unique beauty. We called this ‘Palmwood’. Pacific Green was set up to make Palmwood commercially viable.
MASTERING THE NEW MATERIAL
In 1991, Pacific Green started to experiment with Palmwood as a material for use in furniture design. The stylistic principles that the creative team applied at this early stage were to remain unchanged to this day: visually striking furniture that is timeless in design; furniture that incorporates quality with the most contemporary ergonomic principles, making it as
comfortable on the body and it is on the mind. During the late 1990s, our research laboratories continued to enhance the durability, versatility and consistency of Palmwood. Our
key breakthrough came in 1998 with the invention of a process for Prepregated Palmwood (Prepreg ® ). The Prepreg process allowed us to control the moisture content of the wood, thus providing stability in both wet and dry climates. It also made Palmwood impervious to white ants and other wood-boring insects. We were now able to expand the Pacific Green range, moving into architectural and building materials. With the addition of Palmwood pillars, cladding and flooring, Pacific Green was now able to offer customers a complete Palmwood lifestyle concept and thus continue the lifecycle of ‘the tree of life’.
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
In 2005, Pacific Green launched its first lifestyle concept, Pure Pacific Style ®. With strong roots in the Pacific Islands, it captures the sunny carefree spirit associated with the region. Taking inspiration from the handcrafts and ancient tools of the inhabitants – ropes, nets, spears and paddles – this range of Palmwood furniture came to define Pacific Green’s international image.
Pure Pacific Style captured the imagination of customers weary of sterile, flat-packed lifestyles, providing a return to tactile, natural materials for the home. It reached a global audience.
This success was particularly satisfying as it showed international appreciation for products with indigenous influences. Our product reflects our respect for ancient customs and culture; aspects of traditional life that are being swamped by modern technology. Pure Pacific Style has had an important role to play in inspiring people not to let these ancient skills and techniques become ‘lost arts’.
Pacific Green’s mission is to provide comfortable products that live with our customers; natural products that evoke distant cultures and exotic locations. We are committed to promoting Palmwood as an ecologically-sound substitute for endangered hardwood, while simultaneously highlighting its inherent, unique beauty. The manufactured products pay homage to the traditional handcrafting skills of the world’s indigenous peoples and we will continue to help
these communities to keep alive these special crafts. As part of this agenda, Pacific Green launched the Indigenous Masterpiece ® lifestyle concept in 2007.
As the world woke up to the threat posed by mass deforestation in the late 1980s, Pacific Green went on a search to find a viable ecologically-sound substitute for tropical hardwood. This search took them on a worldwide trail through remote climates and cultures. It was in the South Pacific that they came across vast abandoned plantations of coconut palm trees. These trees were originally planted in the 1900s to provide a crucial component in the early days of global manufacturing (Copra), but they no longer had a commercial use.
Historically, the coconut palm formed the basis of life for many indigenous peoples. The fruit was a staple part of their diet; the fronds provided cover and roofing; and the trunks were fashioned
into houses and even boats for trade and war. It was a medicine; a mosquito repellent; a ceremonial drum; a cosmetic. It was known as the ‘tree of life’. “Here was the opportunity,” said founder Bruce Dowse, “the perfect ecological substitute. There would no longer be any excuse for the destruction of the remaining rainforests.” Extensive testing of this wood revealed exceptional strength and durability, with a hardness equivalent to Teak and Ebony hardwoods. This strength derived from densely ingrained silica – the key ingredient which gives the wood its golden sheen and an inherent, unique beauty. We called this ‘Palmwood’. Pacific Green was set up to make Palmwood commercially viable.
MASTERING THE NEW MATERIAL
In 1991, Pacific Green started to experiment with Palmwood as a material for use in furniture design. The stylistic principles that the creative team applied at this early stage were to remain unchanged to this day: visually striking furniture that is timeless in design; furniture that incorporates quality with the most contemporary ergonomic principles, making it as
comfortable on the body and it is on the mind. During the late 1990s, our research laboratories continued to enhance the durability, versatility and consistency of Palmwood. Our
key breakthrough came in 1998 with the invention of a process for Prepregated Palmwood (Prepreg ® ). The Prepreg process allowed us to control the moisture content of the wood, thus providing stability in both wet and dry climates. It also made Palmwood impervious to white ants and other wood-boring insects. We were now able to expand the Pacific Green range, moving into architectural and building materials. With the addition of Palmwood pillars, cladding and flooring, Pacific Green was now able to offer customers a complete Palmwood lifestyle concept and thus continue the lifecycle of ‘the tree of life’.
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
In 2005, Pacific Green launched its first lifestyle concept, Pure Pacific Style ®. With strong roots in the Pacific Islands, it captures the sunny carefree spirit associated with the region. Taking inspiration from the handcrafts and ancient tools of the inhabitants – ropes, nets, spears and paddles – this range of Palmwood furniture came to define Pacific Green’s international image.
Pure Pacific Style captured the imagination of customers weary of sterile, flat-packed lifestyles, providing a return to tactile, natural materials for the home. It reached a global audience.
This success was particularly satisfying as it showed international appreciation for products with indigenous influences. Our product reflects our respect for ancient customs and culture; aspects of traditional life that are being swamped by modern technology. Pure Pacific Style has had an important role to play in inspiring people not to let these ancient skills and techniques become ‘lost arts’.
Pacific Green’s mission is to provide comfortable products that live with our customers; natural products that evoke distant cultures and exotic locations. We are committed to promoting Palmwood as an ecologically-sound substitute for endangered hardwood, while simultaneously highlighting its inherent, unique beauty. The manufactured products pay homage to the traditional handcrafting skills of the world’s indigenous peoples and we will continue to help
these communities to keep alive these special crafts. As part of this agenda, Pacific Green launched the Indigenous Masterpiece ® lifestyle concept in 2007.
http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
For Further Information Please contact Eileen Larkin @Urban Haven
16 Briarhill Business Park,
Ballybrit, Co Galway,Ireland
353 (0)87 2215972 353
(0)91 796255
http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
Saturday, January 19, 2008
What is Palmwood?
Introduction
Palmwood is a hardwood timber from palm trees, most commonly associated with the Coconut Palm. It is a relatively new timber resource that comes from plantation crops and offers an alternative to rainforest timber.
Background
Palmwood comes from farmed plantations of old coconut palms. The coconut palm was planted as a crop in large plantations throughout the tropics in the early half of the 20th century in order to harvest the coconut fruit. The tree bears fruit until approximately 70 years of age, at which point it is considered to have reached the end of its economic life and is felled to make way for future crops. Each year, several million palms are felled throughout the tropics. Traditionally, the trunks have been wasted by-products from this process.
Only in very recent years have people begun to explore the potential commercial uses for this vast, alternative supply of wood. This led to the commercial launch of Palmwood in a range of different products, from flooring to posts to furniture. With these products performing at equal to or even better than conventional hardwoods, Palmwood represents a viable substitute for endangered hardwoods from an ecologically-sound source.
Characteristics
Colour tones and hues range from golden to near ebony, with dark brown flecks. There are three basic Palmwood colour divisions relating to the wood's density: dark brown tones (high density); medium brown tones (medium density); and light golden tones (low density).
Coconut trees have no annual growth rings, rays, heartwood or branches, meaning that Palmwood is free from knots and other such imperfections.
Properties
The coconut palm is a monocotyledon. It has a smooth, slender stem that grows to a height of about 25 metres and with an average diameter of 300mm. The hardest, densest part of the wood is found on the outer perimeter of the trunk, which gives the tree its strength, while the wood’s high silica content gives the tree elasticity. Towards the centre of the trunk, the wood gets relatively less hard.
Palmwood is classified according to three degrees of density:
High-density wood (dermal) – hard: 600-900kg/m³
Medium-density wood (sub-dermal) – medium/hard: 400-600kg/m³
Low-density wood (core) – soft/medium: 200-400kg/m³
Processed Palmwood is resistant to termites and borers, as well as mould and wood rot, making Palmwood suitable to both interiors and exteriors, in wet and dry climates.
Usage
Palmwood has many applications as both a structural and interior design material. The harder, high-density wood is suitable for general structural purposes such as pillars, trusses, rafting, furniture, window and doorframes, floors and floor joists. Medium density Palmwood can be used for walls, ceiling joists and horizontal studs. Low density Palmwood is used in non-load bearing applications like wood panelling, internal trim and ceilings, as well as homewares.
For Further Information Please contact Eileen Larkin @Urban Haven
16 Briarhill Business Park,
Ballybrit, Co Galway,Ireland
353 (0)87 2215972 353
(0)91 796255
info.urbanhaven@gmail.com
http://www.urbanhaven.ie/
http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
Palmwood is a hardwood timber from palm trees, most commonly associated with the Coconut Palm. It is a relatively new timber resource that comes from plantation crops and offers an alternative to rainforest timber.
Background
Palmwood comes from farmed plantations of old coconut palms. The coconut palm was planted as a crop in large plantations throughout the tropics in the early half of the 20th century in order to harvest the coconut fruit. The tree bears fruit until approximately 70 years of age, at which point it is considered to have reached the end of its economic life and is felled to make way for future crops. Each year, several million palms are felled throughout the tropics. Traditionally, the trunks have been wasted by-products from this process.
Only in very recent years have people begun to explore the potential commercial uses for this vast, alternative supply of wood. This led to the commercial launch of Palmwood in a range of different products, from flooring to posts to furniture. With these products performing at equal to or even better than conventional hardwoods, Palmwood represents a viable substitute for endangered hardwoods from an ecologically-sound source.
Characteristics
Colour tones and hues range from golden to near ebony, with dark brown flecks. There are three basic Palmwood colour divisions relating to the wood's density: dark brown tones (high density); medium brown tones (medium density); and light golden tones (low density).
Coconut trees have no annual growth rings, rays, heartwood or branches, meaning that Palmwood is free from knots and other such imperfections.
Properties
The coconut palm is a monocotyledon. It has a smooth, slender stem that grows to a height of about 25 metres and with an average diameter of 300mm. The hardest, densest part of the wood is found on the outer perimeter of the trunk, which gives the tree its strength, while the wood’s high silica content gives the tree elasticity. Towards the centre of the trunk, the wood gets relatively less hard.
Palmwood is classified according to three degrees of density:
High-density wood (dermal) – hard: 600-900kg/m³
Medium-density wood (sub-dermal) – medium/hard: 400-600kg/m³
Low-density wood (core) – soft/medium: 200-400kg/m³
Processed Palmwood is resistant to termites and borers, as well as mould and wood rot, making Palmwood suitable to both interiors and exteriors, in wet and dry climates.
Usage
Palmwood has many applications as both a structural and interior design material. The harder, high-density wood is suitable for general structural purposes such as pillars, trusses, rafting, furniture, window and doorframes, floors and floor joists. Medium density Palmwood can be used for walls, ceiling joists and horizontal studs. Low density Palmwood is used in non-load bearing applications like wood panelling, internal trim and ceilings, as well as homewares.
For Further Information Please contact Eileen Larkin @Urban Haven
16 Briarhill Business Park,
Ballybrit, Co Galway,Ireland
353 (0)87 2215972 353
(0)91 796255
info.urbanhaven@gmail.com
http://www.urbanhaven.ie/
http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Urban Haven Press Release
Urban Haven is a young and dynamic company that focuses on importing unique and boutique ranges of furniture. Our ranges will be equally stunning in home, hotel or commercial setting. We supply to both the retail industry and for contract fulfillment. We are currently seeking stockists throughtout Ireland (N&S)
Our Philosophy is to select niche ranges of furniture and to distribute to our selected dealers & partners. We focus on delivering a quality product, a quality service and to build long term relationships with our customers.
Urban Haven are proud to be the exclusive importers of Australian designed furniture from the leading manufacturers ‘Pacific Green’
This line is crafted from senile Fijian coconut palms whose densely grained planks boast a smooth, wax-infused surface and superior durability in a variety of warm, natural tones.
No longer able to produce coconuts, the ‘senile’ tree were once felled and burned to make way for new crops. Pacific Green’s renowned Australian designer, Bruce Dowse, saw them as a valuable resource and during the last 14 years discovered how to cut, dry and employ every part of the palm. Unused building materials are resold to the community as a cheap and renewable energy source. Thoroughly impregnated with wax during the drying process, palmwood needs no varnish and has a satin surface loved by modern design enthusiasts. Extensive testing of the wood revealed exceptional strength and durability, with a hardness equivalent to Jarrah or Ebony. This strength derived from densely ingrained silica - the key ingredient which gives the wood its golden sheen and an inherent unique beauty.
Pacific Green manufacturers it's product in the South Pacific and the Far East. Not only is the company eco-friendly, it also has a conscience - 85% of all employees are shareholders in the company.
Each piece of furniture is handcrafted by indigenous artisans, the furniture is all handmade, no glues or chemicals are used. All Pacific Green Furniture is built on a non-visible steel frame and held together with handcrafted; hand-tied nautical knots made of steel wrapped in leather. Different colours can occur in the one piece making each and every piece of furniture that little bit special. Only top quality European leather is used in the holstering process.
The range encompasses over 100 product offerings varying from Dining & Living to Bedding & Accessories. Pacific Green is also expanding into architectural and building materials with the addition of Palmwood pillars, cladding and flooring. Urban Haven through Pacific Green is able to offer customers a complete ‘Palmwood lifestyle’ concept and thus continue the lifecycle of ‘the tree of life’. For more information on Pacific Green - please look at their website http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
Urban Haven is excited to be part of bringing this new range of endurable, lasting, uniquely elegant eco-friendly furniture to Ireland. The range is very broad and we believe it is time Ireland had a real choice in the furniture market to make a difference to their homes and the environment.
For Further Information Please contact Eileen Larkin @
Urban Haven
16 Briarhill Business Park,
Ballybrit, Co Galway,
Ireland
353 (0)87 2215972
353 (0)91 796255
info.urbanhaven@gmail.com
http://www.urbanhaven.ie/
http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
Our Philosophy is to select niche ranges of furniture and to distribute to our selected dealers & partners. We focus on delivering a quality product, a quality service and to build long term relationships with our customers.
Urban Haven are proud to be the exclusive importers of Australian designed furniture from the leading manufacturers ‘Pacific Green’
This line is crafted from senile Fijian coconut palms whose densely grained planks boast a smooth, wax-infused surface and superior durability in a variety of warm, natural tones.
No longer able to produce coconuts, the ‘senile’ tree were once felled and burned to make way for new crops. Pacific Green’s renowned Australian designer, Bruce Dowse, saw them as a valuable resource and during the last 14 years discovered how to cut, dry and employ every part of the palm. Unused building materials are resold to the community as a cheap and renewable energy source. Thoroughly impregnated with wax during the drying process, palmwood needs no varnish and has a satin surface loved by modern design enthusiasts. Extensive testing of the wood revealed exceptional strength and durability, with a hardness equivalent to Jarrah or Ebony. This strength derived from densely ingrained silica - the key ingredient which gives the wood its golden sheen and an inherent unique beauty.
Pacific Green manufacturers it's product in the South Pacific and the Far East. Not only is the company eco-friendly, it also has a conscience - 85% of all employees are shareholders in the company.
Each piece of furniture is handcrafted by indigenous artisans, the furniture is all handmade, no glues or chemicals are used. All Pacific Green Furniture is built on a non-visible steel frame and held together with handcrafted; hand-tied nautical knots made of steel wrapped in leather. Different colours can occur in the one piece making each and every piece of furniture that little bit special. Only top quality European leather is used in the holstering process.
The range encompasses over 100 product offerings varying from Dining & Living to Bedding & Accessories. Pacific Green is also expanding into architectural and building materials with the addition of Palmwood pillars, cladding and flooring. Urban Haven through Pacific Green is able to offer customers a complete ‘Palmwood lifestyle’ concept and thus continue the lifecycle of ‘the tree of life’. For more information on Pacific Green - please look at their website http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
Urban Haven is excited to be part of bringing this new range of endurable, lasting, uniquely elegant eco-friendly furniture to Ireland. The range is very broad and we believe it is time Ireland had a real choice in the furniture market to make a difference to their homes and the environment.
For Further Information Please contact Eileen Larkin @
Urban Haven
16 Briarhill Business Park,
Ballybrit, Co Galway,
Ireland
353 (0)87 2215972
353 (0)91 796255
info.urbanhaven@gmail.com
http://www.urbanhaven.ie/
http://www.pacificgreeninternational.com/
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