Coastal Curves & Timber Textures
Harbord Diggers

The Harbord Diggers expansion project by architects Architectus + CHROFI + JMD Design and Fender Katsalidis uses natural elements and internal to external transitions to create a unique space suited perfectly to its purpose.
Product
Click-on Battens
Materials
Blackbutt, Pacific Teak
Sector
Hospitality and Retail
Architect
Architectus + CHROFI + JMD Design and Fender Katsalidis
Builder
Ganellen and Calida
Location
Freshwater, Australia
Completion Date
2018
Photographer
Grant Leslie

A Combined Endeavor
The Harbord Diggers project incorporated work from some of Australia’s leading architects. CHROFI and Architectus worked on the design of the project, with JMD design working as a specialist landscape architect and Fender Katsalidis involved as the interior architect.
Click-on Battens were used throughout the project to create the clean linear textures Sculptform products are famous for.
A Cohesive Connection
A major feature of the Harbord Diggers project is the seamless transitions between the interior and exterior areas of the club. Blackbutt timber Click-on Battens are used along the edge between the interior and alfresco dining areas creating a natural flow.
The exterior areas take advantage of the breathtaking views provided by the location in Freshwater, north of Sydney.

A Natural Aesthetic
A natural aesthetic permeates the entire Harbord Diggers project. Features such as green walls compliment the timber Click-on Battens throughout, adopting the current trend of biophilic design.
The large sweeping curves of the structure combined with the rounded pillars laden in timber battens create a sense of natural movement and create a comfortable, natural aesthetic.




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The following table highlights the specification details for the Click-on Battens used in the lobby at 356 Collins. Use this as a guide to create your own specification or use our online Price & Spec tool which allows you to quickly envisage, budget, and specify your project. Learn more about our tool below or create your own in Price & Spec.
Our experience working with the Sculptform team was fantastic. Their understanding of the design ambition and knowledge of their product made the specification and sampling process easier.
Martin Tarnawski
Associate | CHROFI
The versatility of Sculptform cladding and battens allowed us to use timber unrestricted by the building form, creating a more cohesive design outcome.
Martin Tarnawski
Associate | CHROFI
Product Specifications
The Club
Product
Click-on Battens
Material
Timber
Species
Blackbutt
Profile
Block, 42x42mm
Spacing
30mm
Coating
Clear Oil
Mounting Track
Standard
Acoustic Backing
Yes



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