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Architectural aluminium finishes: explore AliWood’s timber-look, metallic and custom colours
Finish selection plays an important role in how a material sits within a broader architectural palette. On some projects, the aim is to recreate the warmth and variation of timber. On others, the brief calls for a solid colour, a metallic-inspired tone, or something developed specifically for the project. AliWood’s finish range extends beyond timber-look aluminium. […
Bringing timber warmth inside: designing interiors with timber-look aluminium
Interior spaces carry different expectations from facades. They are where people spend time, where details are noticed up close, and where material choices shape the overall experience of a building. Designers working on retail, commercial, and mixed-use interiors are increasingly specifying materials that deliver the warmth and character of timber alongside long-term performan
Coastal projects demand more: rethinking timber with aluminium
Timber remains a familiar and widely specified material in coastal architecture. Its warmth and natural character feel at home in beachside settings, and for many architects, it continues to be the default choice. However, coastal environments are unforgiving. Salt-laden air, wind-driven moisture, and prolonged UV exposure place sustained pressure on traditional timber systems,
Designing with bushfire risk in mind: why non-combustible cladding decisions matter early
Accounting for bushfire risk is a routine part of building design in Australia. Architects, builders, and specifiers consider it alongside wind loads, corrosion zones, and exposure to extreme weather. In bushfire-prone areas, material selection goes beyond aesthetics; it forms part of responsible design that directly affects safety, compliance, and long-term performance. Early
