The new John Cunningham Student Centre (JC Senior Campus) at The Scots College is a significant architectural landmark, designed by JCA Architects in the distinguished Scottish Baronial style. Serving as a central hub for student learning, care, and community, the building required an interior fit-out that was both grand enough to reflect the College’s heritage and robust enough to handle the daily traffic of a busy senior school.
Britton Timbers supplied the beautiful Tasmanian Blackwood that features prominently throughout the Centre’s interior joinery, staircases, and wall panelling. This premium Australian hardwood was the material of choice for its unmatched combination of aesthetics and performance:
- Honouring Tradition: Tasmanian Blackwood, with its rich, warm golden-brown to deep reddish-brown tones and distinctive grain patterns, perfectly complements the luxurious, heritage-inspired design. The timber provides a sense of gravitas and warmth, anchoring the modern spaces with a timeless material that reflects the school’s enduring values.
- Commercial Durability: As a key circulation space for students, the joinery demands resilience. Blackwood is a durable, Australian hardwood that naturally resists wear and tear, ensuring that the elaborate internal fit-out—including high-traffic staircase balustrades and detailed panel work—will maintain its integrity and appeal for generations of Scots boys.
- Versatile Application: We supplied both solid Tasmanian Blackwood for the heavy-duty applications (like stairs and handrails) and Blackwood veneer for extensive wall paneling and custom joinery, allowing Metric Joinery to achieve aesthetic consistency and material efficiency across the complex design.
This world-class result was achieved through a dedicated collaboration between all parties: JCA Architects conceived a timeless design; Savcon managed the meticulous construction; and Metric Joinery executed the complex, high-tolerance fabrication of the Blackwood joinery. Britton Timbers is proud to provide the material foundation for a project that successfully blends historical character with the practical demands of a modern educational facility.
Photographer: Alex Donnini Photography
