The new Coopers Brewery Visitors Centre, Microbrewery, and Whisky Distillery at Regency Park is a world-class venue designed to immerse guests in the brand's rich history and brewing excellence. The comprehensive internal fit-out, spanning a restaurant, three bars, a tasting room, and interactive displays, required premium materials that could provide both a sense of warmth and sophisticated quality while standing up to high commercial traffic.
Britton Timbers, trusted supplier of Tasmanian Blackwood for the extensive, high-end joinery components throughout the centre. This iconic Australian hardwood was a deliberate choice to achieve the desired aesthetic and durability:
- Rich, Warm Aesthetics: Tasmanian Blackwood is prized for its deep, warm colouring—ranging from golden brown to dark reddish-brown—and its distinctive, often wavy grain. This rich character was utilised in both solid timber and veneer form to provide continuity and a classic, welcoming ambiance across the main communal areas, including the bars and the tasting room.
- Premium Commercial Joinery: Blackwood’s excellent workability and ability to take a beautiful finish made it the perfect material for the detailed craftsmanship required by JRCM Commercial Joinery. It forms a key material alongside concrete, stainless steel, and upholstery, providing a natural, elegant counterpoint to the hard-wearing industrial elements.
- Enhancing the Visitor Experience: The timber’s natural beauty and tactile quality contribute significantly to the overall atmosphere, creating an inviting, authentic environment that reflects the tradition and quality synonymous with the Coopers brand. The use of premium, Australian-sourced hardwood elevates the entire fit-out to a world-class standard.
By supplying Tasmanian Blackwood, Britton Timbers helped JRCM achieve an exceptional internal fit-out. The material ensures that the Coopers Brewery Visitors Centre is not only visually stunning but also has the material resilience needed for a busy commercial venue, locking in both quality and Australian character.
