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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Two tone stripes have been used in design since Roman times and appear throughout western architecture. They are often used to signal hazards or draw one’s attention. Some consider striped designs to be attractive, while others deem them offensive.
When designing a lobby, boutique retail store, small office, or compact commercial interior, even a modest use of feature wall or ceiling linings can dramatically elevate the space.
There are many benefits to utilising wood-based materials in a building’s interior. Its many properties make it highly suitable for use in different applications.
At SUPAWOOD, we specialise in modern wall and ceiling panel systems that are lightweight, highly durable, and fully customisable. Backed by years of testing and engineering expertise, each product is crafted to meet the specific requirements of its intended application—whether for commercial fit-outs, retail interiors, or office spaces.
A library is traditionally a place of quiet study, a place where students and lovers of literature go for hours of intensive research or a peaceful read. Today, libraries serve a more diverse purpose, facilitating group discussions, book reading clubs, organisation meetings and literary events.
Today’s shopping centres are growing, not just in numbers, but in size and function. Shopping is no longer the only goal of consumers. Rather, shopping centres are now being redesigned for entertainment, dining and leisure.
According to Andrew Waugh, a renowned architect from the UK, ‘this is the beginning of the timber age.’ Superseding the industrial design movement of steel and concrete, and providing an alternative to traditional building designs, timber is slowly becoming the architectural wonder material of this century. As long as the timber is sustainably sourced, it provides a more eco-friendly alternative to conventional building materials that benefit both mankind and the environment in the long run.
Good food, great service and a wonderful atmosphere contribute to a stellar dining experience. When customers dine in a restaurant, they want the full experience. If one thing does not seem right, it can affect their enjoyment.
In the age of rapid innovation, the industry has come up with several techniques to style ceilings. Sometimes left as a blank overhead canvas of one colour, ceilings can create an illusion of height and space when designed properly. One method of achieving this illusion of dimension is by installing ceiling beams.
