Plywood-lined Pa Rongorongo info hub
Called upon to create a unique building that would reflect their clients’ love of their rural hometown, David Reid Homes designed a large steel-clad pavilion on a site beside Waimate Stream.
Positioned to take in views of the water and the Southern Alps to the west, the soaring, double-height interior is lined with PlyPlay™ Blonde Ambition by Bates Surfaces. The UV-coated panels are laid in a brick pattern, featuring negative detailing to emphasise their depth and pattern.
Combined with polished concrete floors and floor-to-ceiling glazing on the gabled end, ‘It’s a stunning, beautiful home,’ says David Reid Homes director Nikki Mackay, ’a design we haven’t built before that’s unique to the homeowners.’
PlyPlay and steel
The blonded PlyPlay lines the ceiling and walls, contrasting with the rustic, exposed steel beams. For builder Aaron Mackay, using the prefinished panels made easy work of the installation.
‘We pinned and glued it straight on top of the plasterboard, no finishing needed,’ says Aaron. ‘The panels had really nice faces that were uniform over the whole pack, so we got a consistent finish throughout the space.’
The Blonde Ambition finish contains a delicate pearl sheen that builds on the natural warmth of the timber and is protected by a plastic film throughout the installation. ‘The protective film prevents dings and finger marks on the face. After it’s in place you remove it to expose the low-sheen timber face,’ says Aaron.
Project credits
Project: Pā Rongorongo
Design and build: Angus Muir Design
Graphic design: Borgen Averill
Client: Auckland Council and Auckland Transport
Text: Folio
