Spectacular Curved Timber Ceiling
Sorrento House

A home oozing of opulence, Sorrento House utilises a unique curved ceiling which turns a luxurious home into an architectural marvel.
Constructed by Brynor Constructions working closely with the clients, architects SAAJ design and Steve Rose, the home is designed to harmonise with its coastal location perfectly. Made with Sculptform’s Click-on Battens, the single form feature ceiling outshines some fantastic ocean views.
Product
Click-on Battens
Materials
Blackbutt
Sector
Single Residential
Architect
SAAJ Design and Steve Rose Architects
Builder
Brynor Constructions
Location
Sorrento, VIC
Completion Date
2017
Photographer
Steve Scalone

Unique Curved Ceiling
The most noticeable facet of the interior is the spectacular curved ceiling which spans the entire upper floor. The ceiling uses click-on timber battens bent to angle down toward the edges of the building, creating a singular form canopy. A large skylight above a circular pendant light creates a feature in the centre of the ceiling while also providing light to the solid white central staircase.

Opulent Architecture
Picturesque views are seen through large full-length windows, taking advantage of the location of the property. The arch of the curved ceiling draws the eye down toward the windows, some of which open to a balcony providing access to the sea breeze.



The whole house came together with the use of the Click-on Batten system, blackbutt, Hillview granite stone, rammed earth walls and architecture of the house. From a distance, the timber gives the house a wow factor and shows all the precise angles and elevations.
Adam Norris
Brynor Constructions
The number one consideration was the concealed fixings of the blackbutt with the Click-on Batten system. The ability for the 60x19mm blackbutt to follow the radius of the ceiling and for us to seamlessly hide air-conditioning registers within the ceiling space.
Adam Norris
Brynor Constructions
A Natural Aesthetic
The battens which make up the incredible feature ceiling are made from Australian Blackbutt timber in Sculptform’s Click-on Batten System.
60x19mm battens placed at 15mm spacing, then curved to fit the form of the ceiling create a unique texture and shape.
The colouring of the Blackbutt timber provides a level of variation which gives the battens a natural aesthetic, in contrast to the clean white surfaces of the internal staircase.


Product Specifications
Timber Click-on Battens
Product
Click-on Battens
Material
Timber
Species
Blackbutt
Profile
Block, 60mm x 19mm
Profile
Sorrento
Coating
Custom
Mounting Track
Standard
Spacing
15mm
The Sculptform Effect
The primary contractor on this project, Brynor Constructions, is a Sculptform Partner Installer. Our Partner Installers are trained and experienced in using our products, and we are so confident in their expertise that we will offer a ten-year warranty on a project they install.

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