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Enhanced Natural Timber Realism with Knotwood

The Project

Vento Aqua showcases high-end finishes and a distinctive coastal design style. A key feature of the property is the use of Knotwood battens to deliver a façade with warmth, depth, and natural character.

Article content — 50 x 50mm Battens in Spruce & Norwegian Beech

The Design Solution

Spruce and Norwegian Beech battens are paired side by side across the screens and garage doors. This combination of two distinct finishes creates subtle tonal shifts and layered detail that replicate the look of raw timber grain.

The Effect

The result is an aluminium surface that reads as strikingly authentic wood. The dual-colour approach brings variation and depth, creating a facade that feels organic while delivering the lasting durability of aluminium. Knotwood’s wide array of colours makes this level of realism possible, giving architects and builders greater freedom to create pairings that mimic natural timber with accuracy.

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Projects like Vento Aqua show how combining finishes can create lifelike and unique results. Visit our Finishes page to explore pairings of your own – or contact our sales experts, who are ready to help you find the perfect match for your project.

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