Wharewaka

By Big River Group

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  • Architect: Architecture +
  • Product: Firesafe MDF

Wharewaka’s unique sloping ceilings on the first floor were perfect for Décortech customised panels.

The Multigroove 3/16 lent itself to the space with ship lapped edges butting together to allow a seamless finish. The Multigroove 3/16 vertical slats were ideal in the space as they spanned the ceiling bringing a sense of height and space and bringing design, form and function to the interior.

The panels were easily installed using modified staple gun on loan from Décortech. This gives a fully concealed fixing as the panel is stapled through the grooves.

The lower floor panels were individually machined and there were over 114 different panels. The panels were drawn by Décortech prior to machining and this minimised any errors in the actual panels allowing for total accuracy. Décortech’s fully customisable patterns allowed the panel size to be changed while keeping the borders and the perforations consistent, creating panels that fit the space perfectly but also remain constant.

Architecture Plus engaged Décortech with their design months prior to the project commencing. Samples were produced for the project allowing the architect to see exactly what they were specifying and to critique and make changes where necessary.

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Big River Group is a leader in the plywood and panelling industry, dedicated to delivering innovative and comprehensive solutions. Under our umbrella, we have two specialized brands: Plytech Panels and Big River Panels.

Plytech Panels offers an extensive range of high-quality plywood and MDF-based products, bringing the best quality and latest innovations to the market. Catering to diverse applications and industries, including commercial, retail, architectural, joinery, marine, construction, engineering, and transport, our solutions are designed to meet the specific needs of each sector.

Big River Panels Big River Panels is a market leader in custom architectural panels, specializing in acoustic and fire-resistant wall and ceiling solutions. Our expertise lies in manufacturing made-to-order products, featuring advanced CNC work and a variety of finishes. We offer customized grooving, cutting, and coating options, delivering pre-finished products tailored to our clients' unique requirements.

At Big River Group, our commitment to quality and innovation drives us to deliver exceptional products and services that exceed industry standards. Our brand is built on transparency and trust, ensuring our products perform as promised. All technical information and sustainability certifications, such as EPDs, Red List Free, PEFC, FSC, and more, are readily available for our customers to see.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.