{"id":99,"date":"2021-06-03T15:53:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T06:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.iver-life.com\/?page_id=99"},"modified":"2026-09-29T13:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T03:39:48","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.iver-life.com\/us\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"iver-about-hero iver-about-video\"><iframe title=\"Iver campaign video\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1230823762?background=1&#038;autoplay=1&#038;loop=1&#038;muted=1&#038;autopause=0&#038;dnt=1&#038;playsinline=1\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"eager\" frameborder=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns iver-about-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Iver<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iver&#8217;s architecturally inspired solid brass door hardware and cabinetware make good design approachable. By balancing traditional craftsmanship with a clear, contemporary design language, Iver creates hardware made to be lived with, touched, and relied upon for a lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group iver-about-tiles is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group iver-about-tile is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spatial Continuity: Whole-of-home Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A truly considered interior relies on visual cohesion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iver&#8217;s Whole-of-home philosophy treats hardware not as isolated accents, but as a design language carried throughout the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single profile and finish can flow across the entire floor plan, from entrance door hardware to internal levers, privacy hardware, and cabinetware. The result is a considered, cohesive palette from room to room, with solid brass hardware providing a consistent thread throughout the architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iver-life.com\/au\/collections\/\">View Collections<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group iver-about-tile is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design Integrity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quality architectural hardware deserves to be considered from the outset, not as a finishing afterthought. Each Iver collection is developed with an appreciation for structural flow, aesthetic permanence, and tactile ergonomics. Hardware must perform mechanically while subtly elevating the sensory experience of a room and responding to the surrounding architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iver&#8217;s approach centres on perfecting the subtle details that ultimately define the character of a space. From initial sketch to final hand-finished surface, form and function are considered together to create pieces that feel intentional, intuitive to use, and visually balanced within contemporary and heritage settings alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iver-life.com\/au\/projects\/\">View Projects<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group iver-about-tile is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Formed in Solid Brass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every Iver collection begins with solid forged brass, selected for its weight in the hand, natural resistance to corrosion, and structural longevity. This stable base metal provides the foundation for  finishes, allowing them to sit evenly and develop as intended over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iver&#8217;s history with brass runs deep. As part of Southern Design Group, founded in Adelaide in 1982 as Traditional Brass Co, the brand grew from a passion for restoration and a frustration at the lack of authentic architectural fittings. 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From durable, recyclable materials and hardware designed to last, to compostable shipping packaging and solar-powered facilities, each decision considers its long-term impact. 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