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A sophisticated but minimalist palette of finishes includes rock maple timber, limestone, bronze and navy blue accents. The materials coalesce to form a calming interior.

The project features both rock maple timber veneer wall coverings and bespoke rock maple timber door hardware. The extensive use of timber throughout the project imbues a sense of wellness and authenticity. From wallpapered veneer surfaces to hand carved touch points such as door  handles and cabinet pulls, the experience of the space is warm and tactile.

The natural qualities of timber have been showcased across various elements utilising standard sheet sizes to minimise wastage. This includes the ceiling panels, which were also crafted from timber veneer. The panels were custom made by a joiner with concealed fixings. The panels were butt joined together with minimal shadow line to achieve a flush finish. Services were coordinated into recessed channels to maintain a clean finish across the ceiling plane.

The timber veneer ‘wallpaper’ is a super thin layer of timber that can be applied over most substrates, offering an affordable and flexible real timber finish. It was supplied as a pre-finished product with one coat of sanding sealer and one coat of solvent-based polyurethane, with a gloss level of 5%. The large expanse of timber veneer has an enduring and timeless quality that is subtly reflected through other light and tonal finishes.

Careful coordination of the timber species across various applications and suppliers was carried out to ensure a cohesive finish throughout the project. Although supplied and built by many hands, the resulting finish across various applications is seamless.

The rotary cut rock maple veneer species was specified for its blonde finish. The design intent required a luxurious but neutral backdrop for the clients significant collection of Indigenous artwork. The subtly in grain direction and finish was beneficial, as the timber veneer was supplied by numerous suppliers, so consistency was key.