Timber walls and ceilings are in hot demand. They provide a stunning architectural feature, with contemporary lines and the warmth of wood — not to mention great acoustics that make them as practical as they are beautiful.

However, fit-out companies, builders and architects are frustrated by the same problem when it comes to linear timber solutions for walls and suspended ceilings: they love the look but hate the hassle.

That's where the Austratus systems are a game changer, making Western Red Cedar or Hemlock ceilings and walls achievable for any budget or project deadline.

These products provide a fast and easy solution for incorporating timber ceilings internally and externally. Not only does the clip-in installation save time and remove the need for specialist labour, but it also makes specifying and quoting a breeze.

Potter Interior Systems introduced the Austratus timber ceiling and wall system to NZ in mid-2018. Austratus has already been specified and installed in several NZ projects, including in Zespri, Mt Maunganui where it provides a striking timber slat ceiling, Fanshawe Street, Auckland where it has been used as a statement piece on the ceiling of the building entranceway and coffee shop, and Plumbline, Wellington where it forms a neutral yet visually interesting backdrop for bathroom items on display.