Baileys Gives Innovation a New Meaning

16 April, 2008

In recent times, architects, designers and builders have been searching for the right materials to make their job easier but unique. CSR Building Products is one of Australia's leading manufacturers and Gyprock™, an integral part of their building products, is the leading manufacturer of gypsum based materials such as plasterboard, cornices and associated finishing materials and accessories. The product range includes CSR Casting Plaster.

A makeover of Qantas’ International first class departure lounge in Sydney and Melbourne is a perfect example of the innovative concepts used by Bailey Interiors using Gyprock™ Casting Plaster to achieve a design fit for the hanger-like structure.

Bailey Interiors created specially designed fibrous plaster ceiling panels, which covered the entire curved ceiling and CSR Casting Plaster was used to mould and create the design. Each panel was created with a slight curve to form a gradual bend to suit the shape of the newly designed building exterior.

The architects of Woods Bagot chose Bailey Interiors because of its innovative work, experience and reputation for superior finishing standards. With the help of the architectural designers and manufacturers of the custom products, Qantas has set a standard to first class international airports across the world.

When the architects of Brookes & Associates and builders of Gledhill Constructions were working to restore the Coles Myer building in Rose Bay in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, they had to take into consideration the age of the building. The building was the original SUN PICTURE theatre building in the early 1900s and used as a commercial cinema. Bailey Interiors’ job was to restore all the old plaster work to the internal structure of the building and get the theatre back to its original look with a clean new finish. Having the ability to re-create mouldings helped keep the originality of the design alive. This allowed designers and builders the ability to extend current projects whilst keeping the historical features running throughout the building. CSR Casting Plaster was used in the manufacturing of all the internal areas of the complex from cornice, bands and vented ceiling centres all in an art deco design. Specialist casters from Bailey Interiors took only crumbled sections back to their design studio and re-created the style back to its original form, finished as a sharp and distinctive masterpiece. This had to be done so that one large mould for each piece could be made and then entire sections cast for easier installation and a superior finish.

Both the architects and builders specifically chose Bailey Interiors and the use of CSR Gyprock products because of the highly regarded name in the industry for restoration of specialised plaster work.

The University of NSW underwent a facelift last year, finishing with an ultra modern look. But having a constant flow of young students through the building, acoustics were the main focus of designers. After some research, designers found that Bailey Interiors Plaster Ceiling tiles were the ultimate pick to achieve the desired look as well as being functional. Consisting of acoustical barrier and fire-resistant benefits it also had the ability of achieving contemporary features in the design.

Bailey Interiors had to model specific plaster acoustic tiles from the architect’s specifications and then compile them over four levels of the University, into multiple 
sectors, to make a complete module within specific sections of the ceiling.

The architects specified Bailey Interiors and the use of CSR Gyprock products because of its superior reputation of specialised moulding and the experience with fibrous plaster acoustic tiles.

For more information on Bailey Interiors call 02 9153 9326 or visit www.baileyinteriors.com.au

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