CEO
Colin Beattie is a leader in customised architectural lining solutions that balance aesthetics with performance. Under his leadership, SUPAWOOD has built a reputation for distinctiveness and quality manufacturing.
He champions SUPAWOOD’s commitment to architecturally distinctive solutions, expert, personalised service and compliant, sustainable systems that meet the highest standards of fire, acoustic and seismic performance.
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When designing an interior space, aesthetics and functionality go hand in hand. One essential yet sometimes underestimated aspect of interior design is acoustics. Many designers prioritise visual appeal, sometimes placing less emphasis on sound management, often because acoustic treatments have traditionally been bulky, expensive, or visually intrusive.
Custom architectural perforation designs traditionally take days or weeks of back-and-forth planning. Discover how SUPAWOOD’s innovative CREATIV Perf system simplifies this process down to mere minutes. By translating any digital artwork, company logo, or biophilic design into a precisely calculated, code-compliant acoustic pattern, explore how this automated design service helps architects and specifiers achieve seamless acoustic performance, corporate branding, and deep cultural integration across commercial projects.
Fire compliance for architectural linings is no longer just about a product’s base material—it’s about the entire installed system. With the transition to NCC 2022 and the 2025 Preview, understanding the gap between small-scale testing and complex geometries like slatted or perforated panels is vital. Discover how to navigate the AS 5637.1 testing pathways and align your design intent with stringent safety requirements.
Local manufacturing is more than a label; it’s a project advantage. Learn how SUPAWOOD’s Bathurst facility provides Australian architects and builders with shorter lead times, faster replacements, and expert local collaboration.
Selecting a compliant architectural lining is more than just checking a Fire Group number. Under the NCC, compliance depends on whether the tested evidence matches the actual installed configuration—including perforations, gaps, and geometry. Discover why many “compliant” products can fail certification and learn the practical steps to ensure your project stays within Australian building standards.
Noise distraction is more than a nuisance—it’s a “productivity tax” on your team. As the Australian workforce returns to the office, discover why integrating acoustic performance into your architectural design is no longer an add-on, but a strategic necessity for focus, wellbeing, and long-term performance.
2025 was another successful year for SUPAWOOD, with projects across residential, education, aged care, commercial and community spaces — alongside the launch of TerraTough, our new mineral oxide board. Discover how innovative linings, acoustic performance and material durability shaped some of Australia’s most inspiring interiors.
Lightweight decorative beams are reshaping interior design, offering the warmth and texture of timber without the weight or maintenance. Learn how these systems improve buildability, integrate lighting and acoustics, and align with modern sustainability goals.
Inspired by the natural flow of the Maribyrnong River, the new Maribyrnong Civic Precinct showcases SUPAWOOD’s sustainable architectural linings. The design by Fluid Architecture brings together form, function, and environmental responsibility, using SUPAWOOD’s modular timber systems to create a fluid, contemporary aesthetic that harmonises with the surrounding landscape.
In the age of increasing dependence on technology, smartphones and flat screens, people are appreciating more than ever the views of what is around them that are three-dimensional, tactile and obviously real, as opposed to virtual or digital.
Reverberation control is essential to creating comfortable, functional interiors. Poor control blurs speech and increases stress, while well-managed acoustics enhance clarity, warmth, and purpose. From classrooms to theatres and healthcare spaces, this guide explains how architects and designers can achieve balance with tailored solutions for superior interior performance.
Grounded in conventional measures of strength, durability and aesthetic cohesion, integrity used to be a more straightforward concept. Now, its meaning runs much deeper. A building’s true integrity is increasingly defined by the invisible, yet equally powerful, realm of sustainable architecture – the ethical DNA of its supply chain, the resilience and transparency of its material journeys and its verifiable impact on the environment. For architects, designers and specifiers, successfully navigating this intricate network is now the very measure of their work. The hidden risks it entails, however, make this landscape particularly challenging.
