Blackstone Office

Sculptform partnered with Woods Bagot to deliver a cutting-edge ceiling solution for Blackstone’s office in Sydney. As part of Blackstone’s global network spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the Sydney office plays a key role in the firm’s operations.

The project required a seamless commercial ceiling that integrates lighting and HVAC systems while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic suitable of a world-leading investment firm.

Product
Click-on Battens

Materials
Aluminium

Applications
Ceiling

Sector
Workplace

Architect
Woods Bagot 

Developer
MPA Construction Group 

Location
Sydney, Australia 

Completion
2021

Photographer
Nicole England

Folded Aluminium Ceiling Panels

To achieve this, Sculptform developed a custom Z-shaped aluminium ceiling profile using our Click-on system. The panels were designed with a precise front and rear fold, the front concealing linear lighting and the back hiding the slab and mechanical services above. This gave the ceiling a continuous, floating appearance, maintaining the illusion of simplicity while housing an extraordinary level of complexity behind the surface.

Aluminium was chosen over timber or MDF to achieve the sharp lines, tight tolerances, and long-term durability required for the minimalist design.

Precise Design and Coordination

Every panel was shop-drawn for perfect alignment, ensuring lighting, mechanical systems, and structural interfaces worked flawlessly within the tight tolerances of the Click-on system. Sculptform collaborated closely with Woods Bagot to rationalise the concept into a buildable, repeatable system. Through our Design to Reality (DTR) process, the geometry, angles, and folds were refined to ensure the design intent could be executed efficiently on site.

Addressing Complex Challenges

The ceiling’s simplicity required careful problem-solving to integrate technical performance with visual purity:

Maintaining seamless geometry: Large angled panels were precisely folded to eliminate light leaks.

Uniform lighting: Linear LEDs were concealed while delivering consistent illumination across bays.

Thermal management: Heat dissipation was designed to protect LED longevity.

Mechanical integration: Air supply, returns, detectors, and access points were incorporated without breaking the ceiling plane.

Efficient installation and maintenance: Panels could be installed with repeatable precision, and lighting drivers could be replaced without affecting finishes.

These solutions were validated through detailed prototyping, testing, and iterative refinement to balance performance with aesthetic intent.

Subtle Framing and Colour Palette

The ceiling acts as a soft framing element within the office, its neutral white powdercoat finish complementing the warmth of timber walls and textured surfaces. The angled rhythm introduces movement and energy, while the restrained colour palette allows architectural form and lighting to take visual precedence. Standard 50x50mm Click-on Battens were used in meeting rooms to maintain continuity with the broader design language.

Streamlined Manufacturing & Installation

A key success factor in this project was our ‘kit-of-parts’ approach, part of our DTR process. This meant each component was pre-manufactured, coded, and delivered ready for installation, allowing for quick, modular installation with minimal disruption to the construction timeline.

This modular methodology ensured:

Consistent quality control across every component

Reduced waste and onsite adjustments

Faster, more efficient installation

Seamless integration with lighting and HVAC systems

The Most Convincing Timber-Look Wrap

A Wood Finish 3x More Durable Than Wood Grain Powdercoat

Our wood finish aluminium utilises a high-quality polyolefin film, bonded with a reactive hotmelt PUR adhesive, ensuring:

Up to 3x Better Fade Resistance: Compared to traditional wood grain powdercoat under accelerated weathering conditions.
High Scratch and Abrasion Resistance: Thanks to the electron beam coating technology used in the film's manufacture.
Excellent Moisture and Temperature Resistance: Ensuring longevity in various environmental conditions.

Innovative Modular Ceiling System for Commercial Offices

Sculptform partnered with Woods Bagot to deliver a cutting-edge ceiling solution for Blackstone’s office in Sydney. As part of Blackstone’s global network spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the Sydney office plays a key role in the firm’s operations.

ProductClick-on BattensMaterialsAluminium

ApplicationsCeiling

SectorWorkplace

ArchitectWoods Bagot DeveloperMPA Construction Group

LocationSydney, Australia

Completion2021

PhotographerNicole England

Folded Aluminium Ceiling Panels

Precise Design and Coordination

Addressing Complex Challenges

Subtle Framing and Colour Palette

Streamlined Manufacturing & Installation

Functional and Aesthetic Result

Product Specifications

Custom Click-on System

Product

Material

Track

Finish

Click-on Battens

Product

Material

Profile

Track

Finish

Acoustic Backing

The Most Convincing Timber-Look Wrap

A Wood Finish 3x More Durable Than Wood Grain Powdercoat

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