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Fired Up and Ready to Rustle: FireZone Vanguard at Lone Star Restaurant in Rolleston

The seamless integration of Zone's innovative fire-retardant timber treatment achieved aesthetic excellence and fire safety compliance.

Innovative Prolam Timber Portal Solution Supports a Strong, Safe and Sustainable Build

A new glulaminated timber bracing portal system from Prolam is set to revolutionise building construction, offering a strong, lightweight and more sustainable alternative to steel portals.

June 2023 feature

Timber Innovations

Innovative timber products that enhance buildings structurally and visually.

Austratus Timber Ceiling Adds Flair to New Innovation Complex

The striking timber batten ceiling designed by Athfield Architects reflects the activity, connectivity and movement within Massey University’s newest building.

Innovative Time-Saving Solution for Boundary Joists

Innovative Time-Saving Solution for Boundary Joists

The SPAX Boundary Joist and Post Fixing Solution requires no brackets, is easy to use and three times faster to install than other common methods.

Plytech Green's Birch Panels Earn Declare Red List Free Certification

Plytech Green's Birch Panels Earn Declare Red List Free Certification

Plytech Green uncoated panels are now Declare Red List Free, making them an environmentally responsible building material.

Unleash the Beauty of Timber Inside and Out with Fireshield WoodSafe

Unleash the Beauty of Timber Inside and Out with Fireshield WoodSafe

The fire-treated WoodSafe-Exterior cladding can be used on buildings over 10 metres high, while on interiors, WoodSafe-Interior achieves a Group 1-S rating.

When Sustainable Design is Also Beautiful

The perforated Equitone panels were used to create a dynamic and kinetic façade that plays with light and shadow.

Tasman Hotel Pays Homage to 180 Years of Architectural History

A heritage hotel receives a contemporary upgrade to preserve its rich historic history. Featuring 25 Escea gas fireplaces throughout guest rooms and communal spaces, complementing the different design eras present throughout the hotel.

A Soaring Roofline for a New Marlborough Wine Hub

A new winery and hospitality hub for Marlborough Vintners catches the traveler’s eye with a soaring roof line and raking glazed façade in the APL Architectural Series.

New Colour Customisation for Engineered Timber Flooring

Carefully curated for you to achieve your perfect aesthetic vision.

ACO KerbDrain Proves Effective Under Extreme Test of Cyclone Gabrielle

The ACO KerbDrain installation at Havelock Road in Napier proved to be a reliable stormwater management system.

Low Carbon Water Heating for a Christchurch Recreation Centre

The redevelopment of the Lincoln University gym and recreation centre offers staff and students more space and exercise options while ensuring a low carbon footprint.

Designing Roof Gardens for New Zealand Buildings

This month I discuss roof garden design + we're giving you another chance to WIN with the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz.

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29 May 2023

Costco Wholesale Looking Good and Standing Strong

KOROK's high quality pre-finished internal walls offer excellent fire and acoustic performance and a clean aesthetic for New Zealand's first Costco store.

Louvrelite 88 Aluminium Sliding Shade and Privacy Screens

Effortlessly control sunlight, shade, and privacy with Louvrelite 88 aluminium sliding screens.

FENIX Nero Ingo Enhances the Elegance and Tradition of Juventus FC Headquarters

Discover how FENIX Nero Ingo transformed the interior design of Juventus FC's headquarters, blending tradition and innovation in a visually stunning and tactilely comfortable environment.

Get the Natural Stone Look with Charme Porcelain Tiles

Get the Natural Stone Look with Charme Porcelain Tiles

A new collection of large format Italian porcelain has arrived at the Tile Depot that will leave you charmed.

Fireshield Introduces a New Fire-Treated Timber Panel that Meets Group 1-S

Fireshield Introduces a New Fire-Treated Timber Panel that Meets Group 1-S

The Fireshield Frontwood Panel redefines fire protection and sustainability in timber panels.

Advance Carpet Tiles Add Finishing Touch to Tech-Driven Interior

Advance Carpet Tiles Add Finishing Touch to Tech-Driven Interior

Basing the design around the client’s innovative steel products, Designwell has created a modern, industrial office fitout.

New Passive Fire Protection Results

New Passive Fire Protection Results

Allproof’s testing is designed to improve the systems available to fire engineers and PFP installers on up-to-date scenarios while maintaining the safety of buildings during a fire event to the highest of standards.

Enhance the Natural Beauty of Timber with Dryden

Enhance the Natural Beauty of Timber with Dryden

Dryden are all about protecting and enhancing the natural beauty of timber — grain, texture and colour.

IBuilt MultiStrut Joists: Innovative, Efficient, In Stock

IBuilt MultiStrut Joists: Innovative, Efficient, In Stock

MultiStrut joists are as popular as ever and have even been developed further — with an optimised web pattern improving performance and now with a singular end trim block.

Plankwall Building Panels Offer Bracing, Impact Resistance and Thermal Performance

Plankwall Building Panels Offer Bracing, Impact Resistance and Thermal Performance

Plankwall Building Panel Systems are creating happy homes and commercial feature walls.

New Regulations Mean Changes for Bradford Insulation

New Regulations Mean Changes for Bradford Insulation

Three solutions to tackle the H1 regulation changes, including a single-layer R7.3 insulation product. 

Connecting Architecture to Mana Whenua: A Case Study

Connecting Architecture to Mana Whenua: A Case Study

Cambridge Police Hub is a partnership between PAUA Architects, Waikato-Tainui and NZ Police, with stunning results.

Techlam Contributes to Sustainable Luxury Experience

Techlam Contributes to Sustainable Luxury Experience

An advanced company that utilises timber and other local materials to provide a five-star experience with little to no environmental impact, letting the amazing views of our country do the talking.

Designing Media Walls with Electric Fires

Designing Media Walls with Electric Fires

Create the perfect TV media wall fireplace with The Fireplace's range of ultra-modern media wall electric fires, designed to offer a modern hole-in-the-wall aesthetic.

BRANZ Appraised Titen HD Heavy Duty Screw Anchor with Washer Head

BRANZ Appraised Titen HD Heavy Duty Screw Anchor with Washer Head

Simpson Strong-Tie is excited to bring the Titen HD Washer Head mechanical anchor to the market.

Need to Turn Your Plan into a Detailed Specification? Blum Team Can Help

Need to Turn Your Plan into a Detailed Specification? Blum Team Can Help

With three knowledgeable Specification Consultants on hand, designers and architects can get their Blum hardware questions addressed. For both general inquiries and job-specific details, the team is here to help.

Admiring Mauao Through the Lens of Altherm Window Solutions

Admiring Mauao Through the Lens of Altherm Window Solutions

On the foothills of Tauranga’s Welcome Bay, Cate Creemers designs a home around views and an extensive art collection.

Ockham Koa Flats Get a Modern Update with UNEX Balustrades

Ockham Koa Flats Get a Modern Update with UNEX Balustrades

The UNEX Hampton Framed Balustrade System was specified for the sought-after flats in Meadowbank. 

New Evostone Tops for Parisi Vanities

New Evostone Tops for Parisi Vanities

A range of EvoStone tops with ceramic undermount basins are now available for Parisi vanity ranges; Loom, Arrivo, and Riga.

New Stickman Drawer Pulls

New Stickman Drawer Pulls

Stickman is thrilled to introduce the latest addition to the range — Stickman Drawer Pulls. 

TimberTech: The Ultimate in Low Maintenance Decking

TimberTech: The Ultimate in Low Maintenance Decking

Looking for a decking solution that is strong, durable and low maintenance? Look no further.

Discover the Innovation and Versatility of JSC Timber's Interior Timber Solutions

Discover the Innovation and Versatility of JSC Timber's Interior Timber Solutions

Redefine interior spaces with JSC's timeless timber panelling and ceiling solutions. 

Bringing Innovation into Design with Timber-look Tile

Bringing Innovation into Design with Timber-look Tile

Porcelain planks in wood-grain patterns offer a realistic timber look while ensuring compliance in all areas of the home, including wet areas. 

Tanking in Wet Conditions

Tanking in Wet Conditions

One of the greatest benefits of the Allco Volclay range of sodium bentonite products is that it can be installed in virtually any weather conditions.

New Integral Wireless Access Control

New Integral Wireless Access Control

Locking solutions that offer total flexibility, adapted to clients' specific needs.

Six Reasons to Use QuickFix Products for Your Next Door Hardware Project

Six Reasons to Use QuickFix Products for Your Next Door Hardware Project

Developed with speed, ease, and safety in mind, QuickFix technology features on Schlage’s Form and Medio ranges of hardware. 

Work Continues Despite the Weather with UNI Flexible Air Barrier

Work Continues Despite the Weather with UNI Flexible Air Barrier

Having used the UNI Flexible Air Barrier systems by Masons on several builds over the last two years, Chris Tkaczyk knew the benefits it would bring to a major commercial project.

Sustainable Mass Timber Solutions for Residential and Commercial Projects

Sustainable Mass Timber Solutions for Residential and Commercial Projects

Construction activities are one of the biggest contributors to global carbon emissions. Woodspan (owned by Taranaki Pine) PLT mass timber products are a sustainable, cost-effective option for new builds, townhouse developments and more.

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