Wesley College School of Music features innovative kerfed timber battens, designed by Cox Architecture and completed in 2017, showcasing the beauty of Spotted Gum in a curved form that enhances the acoustic experience within Melbourne's vibrant CBD.
Project Summary:
- Architect: Cox
- Completed: 2017
- Builder: Cockram
- Location: Melbourne CBD
- Photographer: Shannon Mcgrath
Specification Details:
- Product: Sculptform Curved Timber Battens
- Material: Timber
- Species: Spotted Gum
- Profile: 60x19mm
- Spacing: 20mm
- Coating: Clear Oil
- Mounting Track: Standard
- Acoustic Backing: Yes
Designed by Cox Architecture, the Wesley College School of Music integrates Spotted Gum Curved Timber Battens into a spectacular fitout that reflects the spirit of the project.
Creating curved timber battens
To fit the curved forms of the walls throughout the space, the timber battens were kerfed. The process of kerfing cuts small notches in the back of the timber batten to make it flexible and able to take to the curve. Learn more about the process and the possibilities it offers on our Curved Timber Battens page here.
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