Journey Beyond Luxury Rail by Woods Bagot
Durrmu (KK) in ‘Terra’ by Kathleen Korda was selected by Woods Bagot to complement the rich, earthy tones of the revamped Journey Beyond Rail’s Gold Class carriages.
Designed by global design studio Woods Bagot, the sumptuous new interiors of the recently revitalised Journey Beyond luxury train carriages have prompted coveted international nominations for their inspired design – including by Deezeen, Restaurant and Bar Design and Frame Awards.
Willie Weston’s Durrmu (KK) design by Kathleen Korda has been incporated into a rich material palette, developed by the design team to resonate with the unique landscapes the trains traverse. Hues of ghost gum and paperbark sit alongside the deep reds and familiar terracotta tones of Central Australia’s terrain.
Printed on our High Performance / Outdoor base cloth, Durrmu (KK) in ‘Terra’ by Kathleen Korda is well suited to Journey’s Beyond’s lavish interiors.
This new fit-out of the carrier’s Outback Explorer Lounges, Gold Cabins and Queen Adelaide Restaurants incorporates meticulously crafted and repurposed fittings, plush upholstery, bespoke carpeting and a discerning blend of historic art deco features and refined, contemporary touches. Woods Bagot Principal, Rosina Di Maria, describes the design response as “deeply contextual to the history and topography of Australia, referencing the lands across which the train travels and the people who live on it.”
Read our the project in our online journal HERE.
Durrmu (KK)
Kathleen Korda’s original painting, the basis of our Durrmu (KK) design, represents traditional body painting designs applied to male and female faces and torsos for ceremonial dance. The dots are referred to as durrmu - which also means painting.
Durrmu (KK) in ‘Terra’ is also available in the earthy tones of 'Bush Banana', 'Merrepen', 'Berry', ‘Pippi' and 'Obsidian' across our collection of commercial and residential base cloths.
Printed on our High Performance / Outdoor base cloth, Durrmu (KK) in ‘Terra’ by Kathleen Korda is well suited to Journey’s Beyond’s lavish interiors.
Photography: Nicole England