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News and updates on New Zealand architectural products.

June 2025

Sustainable Natural Oak Flooring Designed to Last Decades

Designers can rest easy when specifying Marchand Luxury Oak Flooring — a natural, durable, low VOC product that’s backed by an EPD and FSC Chain of Custody certification.

Choosing the Correct Intertenancy Wall System

Choosing the Correct Intertenancy Wall System

It is important to consider how common elements such as intersecting walls, penetrations, tiling over, and bracing, will work with the selected intertenancy wall system to minimise issues and confusion on site. 

Design and Construction Considerations for Optimising Thermal and Structural Performance with Nu-Wall

Design and Construction Considerations for Optimising Thermal and Structural Performance with Nu-Wall

Explore key specification and construction detailing principles that ensure Nu-Wall performs under pressure — from structural loading to thermal movement.

Exploring the Most Loved Whites in the Dulux Colours of New Zealand Range

Exploring the Most Loved Whites in the Dulux Colours of New Zealand Range

Luminous, fresh, natural, and light, many of the whites in the Dulux Colours of New Zealand range have become timeless favourites. Architects and designers have used these tried-and-tested whites for over twenty years.

Simplify Accessible Wetroom Design with Linear Drainage Solutions

Simplify Accessible Wetroom Design with Linear Drainage Solutions

Jesani's linear drainage channels remove the need for multiple gradients or central drain points, instead sitting flush with the floor for ease of access, while ensuring efficient water drainage.

A Fire Rated Coating That Preserves the Natural Look of Timber While Meeting Compliance Within 1m of the Boundary

A Fire Rated Coating That Preserves the Natural Look of Timber While Meeting Compliance Within 1m of the Boundary

The Vanguard FP system is a Group 1-S, and Type A and Type B fire rated coating that enables designers to specify timber cladding in applications previously restricted, such as within 1m of a boundary or on buildings over 10m in height.

Suntuf SunGlaze Lightweight Translucent Roofing

Suntuf SunGlaze Lightweight Translucent Roofing

SunGlaze is a sleek, flat polycarbonate roofing system that delivers a lightweight yet durable solution with a stylish, glass-like finish.

Thermally Modified Timber Innovation Supporting Durable, Long-Lasting Architectural Applications

Thermally Modified Timber Innovation Supporting Durable, Long-Lasting Architectural Applications

JSC’s thermally modified timber range offers a stable, chemical-free solution for cladding, interiors and screening — now with expanded finish and coating combinations to suit diverse architectural briefs.

Smart Design, Seamless Integration: How Efaflex High-Speed Doors Simplify Specification and Installation

Smart Design, Seamless Integration: How Efaflex High-Speed Doors Simplify Specification and Installation

Efaflex provides a dedicated specification support service that assists architects with tailored documentation, ensuring specifications are correctly structured, coordinated with digital resources like BIM, and ready for immediate inclusion in projects.

Test Results Confirm KOROK's Strong Seismic Performance and Ability to Withstand High Drift Limits

Test Results Confirm KOROK's Strong Seismic Performance and Ability to Withstand High Drift Limits

KOROK Panels demonstrate exceptional durability under rigorous in-plane and out-of-plane seismic testing. They have the ability to withstand high levels of drift, ensuring minimal damage, reduced repair costs, and faster recovery after earthquakes, making them a smart choice for IL3 and IL4 buildings.

Important Update: Guidance on the Use of Synthetic Absorbent Underlays

Important Update: Guidance on the Use of Synthetic Absorbent Underlays

Over the past year, Kingspan Thermakraft has investigated examples where synthetic absorbent underlays — across various brands in the New Zealand market — have shown premature degradation.

Rethinking Timber: Sustainable Innovation with BiForm Composite Decking

Rethinking Timber: Sustainable Innovation with BiForm Composite Decking

BiForm's durable, BRANZ Appraised composite decking solution delivers strong sustainability credentials and helps reduce construction waste on-site.

Dulux Colour Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Dulux Colour Awards 2025 Winners Announced

This year's panel of esteemed design industry professionals has chosen the winners for the Dulux Colour Awards from nearly 500 entries across New Zealand and Australia.

The Fresca E-Bidet Smart Toilet Blends Minimalist Looks with Advanced Hygiene Technology

The Fresca E-Bidet Smart Toilet Blends Minimalist Looks with Advanced Hygiene Technology

The Fresca E-Bidet allows users to adjust water pressure, temperature, and seat warmth, and comes with an instant water heating system which eliminates the need for bulky water reservoirs.

Coating Enhancement and Maintenance of Natural Timber Using Transparent Finishes

Coating Enhancement and Maintenance of Natural Timber Using Transparent Finishes

Transparent timber finishes are a challenging area of the decorative coating category. Dulux offers an online CPD course via Teulo to help architects understand the different types of coatings available. 

The Natural Warmth of Timber Meets Acoustic Performance

The Natural Warmth of Timber Meets Acoustic Performance

Sonawood by Asona combines high-performance sound absorption and reduced reverberation with the inviting warmth of real wood.

Enhance the Natural Beauty of Timber with Resene Natural Wood Oil

Enhance the Natural Beauty of Timber with Resene Natural Wood Oil

Maintain timber’s integrity and enhance its inherent hue with new Resene Woodsman Cedar Natural Wood Oil.

Last Call for Entries! COLORSTEEL Awards 2025

Last Call for Entries! COLORSTEEL Awards 2025

Entries close 30 June 2025, don't miss out.

Show and Tell: How the Updated Blum Showroom Can Support Your Kitchen Projects

Show and Tell: How the Updated Blum Showroom Can Support Your Kitchen Projects

Making the most of a bigger, brighter showroom in Auckland.

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