Bankston

At the heart of Bankston is the aspiration to be a thoughtful and consistent lab of design incubation.

With this in mind, we collaborate with leading minds in architecture and design to create original expressions of architectural hardware that redefine the category while striving to elevate responsibility within our industry.

Rooted in a purpose-led ethos, every product is designed to be as considered as it is functional. With every mindfully paced release, we aim for a lighter ecological footprint.

From prioritising recovered brass to using sustainably sourced Australian timber and 100% compostable or recyclable packaging, every choice we make is intentional. We aim to bring conscious craftsmanship into every home, one beautifully designed piece at a time.

Bankston is part of Southern Design Group, a Certified B Corporation™. Certification recognises businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. This certification reflects a long-term commitment to responsible business practices across governance, people, community, and the environment.

Materiality guides every Bankston piece, from design through to manufacture. Most are made from solid forged brass, a material renowned for its durability and inherent warmth. Select collections also use timber, bronze, aluminium and marble, each chosen for what it brings to form. Bankston’s finishes are developed through several methods, from delicate hand-aged colours to plating techniques that give each finish lasting endurance and clarity.

All Bankston door furniture has been fire tested to two hours on Firecore doors, meeting the requirements of AS 1530.4:2014. The result is architectural hardware specified for residential and commercial projects alike, where design integrity and functional performance are held to the same standard.

Caring for your Bankston product is simple and only requires a soft damp cloth to remove stains or fingerprints. For stubborn marks, a non-abrasive cleaning product can be used, but please do so sparingly. Products should be dried immediately after cleaning with a soft dry cloth.

In coastal areas, it is recommended to clean and dry your hardware regularly to remove salt spray which can dramatically increase the tarnishing and aging process. We suggest incorporating this into your regular cleaning routine.

Do not allow your Bankston product, particularly those that are finished with a lacquer, to come into contact with paint thinners or masking tape which may compromise the finish. We recommend always removing your door furniture prior to painting or undertaking maintenance activities to avoid damaging the finish or chipping powder coated products.

Never use solvents, scourers or abrasive cleaning products on your hardware. Doing so will compromise the finish of your Bankston product.