The Architecture Masterprize is an acclaimed international award celebrating the best in architecture worldwide, acknowledging innovative designs and architectural firms. In 2019, it introduced a new prize – the Architectural Product Design Awards. This new award recognises the greatest architectural products and manufacturers, and promoting attractive, well-made, durable, innovative and functional product designs which contribute to excellent architecture.

DecoClad, DECO’s unique timber-look aluminium cladding system, received an Honourable Mention in its category, Building Envelope & Construction Materials.

 Pictured above: DecoClad Narrowline applied vertically as a modern home facade. Image courtesy Paul Fagan, PTP Carpentry.

A sublimated, powder coated solid aluminium extrusion, DecoClad mimics the beauty of natural timber with a wide variety of timbergrain finishes, but utilises the durability and lightweight nature of aluminium. DecoClad  includes interlocking boards and pre-punched holes for easy installation. Made entirely of non-combustible aluminium with a powder coating finish, it is certified fire-safe in accordance with AS 1530.1 and AS 1530.3. DecoClad is available in 5 attractive profiles: Shadowline, Narrowline (the official winner of the honourable mention), Weatherboard, Croatia Board and V-Groove. 

 Pictured above: DecoClad Narrowline mimics the traditional appearance of timber in a classic gable end application. Image courtesy Paul Fagan, PTP Carpentry.

The narrower profile offered by DecoClad Narrowline makes it a versatile design with incredible design flexibility, which can be used  horizontally for a traditional timber weatherboard appearance, vertically for a modern façade, or in unique cross-hatched patterns to create a stunning visual effect.

Pictured above: DecoClad Narrowline in a unique cross-hatch application for Oporto Lansvale, to showcase the store's vibrant brand.

DECO are thrilled that our versatile cladding product has received an honourable mention for this prestigious award. To learn more about how DecoClad can add a stunning aesthetic to your next project, click here.To read more about the Architecture MasterPrize, click here.