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Papanui High School

Papanui High School

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Interior Wall & Ceiling Panels • Substrate: 12mm Firesafe MDF Ceiling Tiles • Perforations: Hi2540 Concept Tiles, • Finish: Alabaster Matte • Substrate: 12mm & 16mm MDF • Veneer: American Walnut Crown Cut • Perforations: Non Perforated & Multigroove 3/48 • Finish: Clear Satin. Read more
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Papanui High School features modern learning spaces with innovative acoustic solutions and a striking façade, completed in 2025 by Baldasso Cortese Noordanus, showcasing high-quality materials and a commitment to educational excellence.

Interior Wall & Ceiling Panels
• Substrate: 12mm Firesafe MDF Ceiling Tiles
• Perforations: Hi2540 Concept Tiles,
• Finish: Alabaster Matte

• Substrate: 12mm & 16mm MDF
• Veneer: American Walnut Crown Cut
• Perforations: Non Perforated & Multigroove 3/48
• Finish: Clear Satin.

Exterior Cladding:
Trespa Meteon Metallics & Lumen

• Lumen Colours: L06.5.1 Italian Greige, LM05.6.1 Roman Bronze
• Metallic Colours: M06.4.1 Amber,M21.3.4 Azurite Blue, M53.0.1 Copper Red, M05.5.1 Titanium Bronze, M.04.41 Titanium Silver
• Finish: Satin & Diffuse
• System: Profix PXF

Papanui High School’s innovative new learning spaces showcase a seamless blend of aesthetics, functionality, and acoustic performance. We proudly supplied Acoustic Firesafe Ceiling Tiles and American White Oak Crown Cut Veneered Acoustic & Non-Perforated Feature Wall Panels, enhancing both the visual appeal and acoustic comfort of the environment.

The ceiling design features a striking geometric layout that integrates our acoustic panels to manage sound effectively while complementing the bold architectural vision. Our premium veneered wall panels provide warmth and sophistication, ensuring a modern yet inviting space for students and staff alike.

This project exemplifies our commitment to delivering high-quality, architecturally specified solutions for educational environments.

Installer: Aeon Interiors
'“The Big River Panels ceilings and wall panels are a highlight of the Papanui school project . We are proud to have worked in collaboration with Big River Panels and Hawkins construction to deliver a quality finish on time and on budget” Mike Stewart, Director, Aeon Interiors.

Beyond the interiors, we also contributed to the school’s striking façade with Trespa Meteon Metallic & Lumen Panels, installed using the Profix PXF system. These high-performance exterior cladding panels not only deliver durability and weather resistance but also create a visually dynamic and modern finish that enhances the overall architectural impact

Completed
2025
Building style
Modern
Client
Baldasso Cortese Noordanus
1320h 13m

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