Auckland Workplace Development

At 30 Daldy Street in Auckland, timber-look aluminium battens carry a single architectural language across the atrium and internal fitouts of a large-scale commercial workplace.

Click-on Battens in a Grey Gum Wood Finish line the bulkheads throughout the atrium and key interior spaces, including the One NZ fitout. In contrast, the conference areas introduce a refined shift in tone, with light bronze anodised battens in a fluted profile adding depth and a subtle play of light.

Product
Click-on Battens

Material
Aluminium

Applications
Feature Ceilings

Sector
Workplace

Developer
Mansons TCLM

Location
Auckland, New Zealand

Completion
2025

Photographer
David Straight

Built at Scale, Delivered Under Pressure

This was a significant installation spanning multiple floors, with up to 40 installers on site at peak periods to meet a fixed and non-negotiable delivery deadline. The scale alone required a system that could maintain consistency without slowing progress.

A defining feature of the project was the extensive use of mitred junctions, numbering in the thousands. These were prefabricated off-site and delivered ready for installation, ensuring both a high-quality finish and a more efficient workflow on site. Once the installation team established a rhythm, the system proved intuitive, enabling faster installation compared to more traditional methods.

From an installation point of view, the level of preparation stood out. With thousands of mitered junctions across the project, having everything pre-cut and supplied with dedicated miter blocks streamlined the process significantly and ensured a consistent, high-quality finish.

Bryce Redwood

Mansons TLCM

Designing for Real-World Conditions

The gaps between the building's concrete columns weren't consistent, which meant a uniform indexed track wouldn't terminate cleanly at every column. The solution combined indexed and non-indexed tracks, letting installers creep the spacing fractionally and finish flush against each column. The shift is invisible in the finished ceiling.

Sculptform was specified late in the build, so some penetration and finishing details were resolved on site. Earlier specification would have integrated those into the design from the outset.

Coordinated Supply to Keep Momentum

With the deadline fixed and lead times tight, supply became a critical factor. To maintain installation progress, deliveries were carefully staged in collaboration with the project team, using a combination of air and sea freight.

Initial shipments were expedited via air, allowing installation of tracks and shorter batten lengths to commence while longer sections for lower floors followed. This sequencing ensured the site team could continue working without interruption, ultimately supporting the project’s ability to meet its deadline.

“The biggest pressure point on this project was timing. As the program tightened, delivery became critical. Sculptform worked closely with us to restructure supply, staging deliveries through a mix of air and sea freight to keep installation moving. It was a genuine team effort, and that coordination made all the difference in helping us meet a very fixed deadline.”

Bryce Redwood

Mansons TLCM

A Result Shaped by Alignment

From developer through to installer, the success of the project came down to alignment. System design, documentation, manufacturing, and delivery all worked together to support the build in real time.

The result is a workplace that feels resolved at every level. Clean lines, consistent detailing, and a finish that holds up across large, complex spaces. It’s a clear demonstration of what can be achieved when design intent is carried through with the right system and the right level of coordination behind it.

The end result is exceptional. Across the various fitouts, the finish and detail have come together exactly as intended. It’s a strong example of what can be achieved when design, product, and delivery are all aligned.

Bryce Redwood

Mansons TLCM

Experience the Material Behind the Design

A Workplace Wrapped in Wood Finish Battens

Daldy Street Workplace Development

ProductClick-on BattensMaterialAluminium

ApplicationsFeature Ceilings

SectorWorkplace

DeveloperMansons TCLM

LocationAuckland, New Zealand

Completion2025

PhotographerDavid Straight

Built at Scale, Delivered Under Pressure

Designing for Real-World Conditions

Coordinated Supply to Keep Momentum

A Result Shaped by Alignment

Product Specifications

Atrium Bulkhead Lining Battens & Mott MacDonald Fitout

Product

Material

Finish

Profile

Mounting

Finish

One NZ Fitout Ceiling Battens

Product

Material

Finish

Profile

Track

Spacings

Conference Room Ceiling Battens

Product

Material

Finish

Profile

Track

Spacings

Experience the Material Behind the Design

Get a closer look at Sculptform Finishes and see the detail that defines the space.

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Product
Click-on Battens

Material
Aluminium

Applications
Feature Ceilings

Sector
Workplace

Developer
Mansons TCLM

Location
Auckland, New Zealand

Completion
2025

Photographer
David Straight

Atrium Bulkhead Lining Battens 
& Mott MacDonald Fitout

One NZ Fitout Ceiling Battens 