New Zealand Commercial Design Trends Series NZ Commercial Design Trends Vol. 33/03C | Page 37

Below:High-impact strength, stain-, scratch-, and moisture- resistant, and not supporting growth of mould or mildew, Marlite Sanitary FRP Interior Wall Linings were the ideal solution for the ACG Gymnasium’s kitchen and bathrooms. ACG’s new gymnasium was on a fixed budget, which required architects Babbage Consultants to find the best products at the most reasonable prices – a process that extended to the walls in the gymnasium’s kitchen and bathrooms. Hawkins Construction suggested Marlite Sanitary FRP Interior Wall Linings to Babbage as a product that performed on par with or above other wall linings, but at a far more reasonable cost. Babbage’s project architect Charlotte Saunders says the panels were finished with aluminium trim for a strong, professional waterproof wall in keeping with all the other high-end surface finishes. And the Marlite panels offer a lot more than a waterproof surface and reasonable price bracket. Available in lengths up to 3m, the panels are easy to handle and install. They are available in smooth or textured surfaces – smooth was used here – and meet Group 2 & 3 Fire Ratings. Last and not least given the high-use environment, the panels wipe clean with standard non-abrasive cleaning solutions. Marlite panels are suited to a range of spaces, including commercial kitchens, hospitals, showers, schools and food-processing environments. For further information, contact Marlite NZ, phone [phone]. Email: [email protected], or go online: www.marlitenz.co.nz save and share online: search 49727 or acg gymnasium at Trendsideas.com search | save | share at