Acoustic Timber Ceilings from Supawood Architectural Lining Systems

The unique 3D look of the random slats defines central study areas.

Feature timber ceiling solves acoustics, access and aesthetics

SUPAWOOD's SUPATILE SLAT panels has been used to address acoustics and ceiling accessibility throughout large areas of a multi-million dollar facility located at the Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Nepean College Kingswood Campus, NSW.

Designed by Perumal Pedavoli Architects, the massive building facilitates a simulated work environment and modern interactive study in the fields of allied health, aged care, nursing, dental nursing, optical dispensing and audiometry.

The solving of noise reverberation was vital throughout the expansive ground floor open-plan study and library space while ensuring access into the ceiling could be maintained. Other design elements called for durable timber beams. SUPAWOOD's SUPATILE SLAT and SUPASLAT MAXI BEAM systems provided the designers with the solutions to all these needs without compromising the aesthetic elements of their design.

Throughout the study and library areas Supatile Slat panels in both profiles Slat 2 and Random with the acoustic option have been used. Over the vast expanse of the ceiling area this enables full access to services in the ceiling cavity and effective integration with services. The use of Western Red Cedar gives the contemporary interior great warmth. Different distinct directional effects have been placed purposefully to point the way to different areas. The unique 3D look of the random slats defines central study areas.