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Rich sensory design has been a Decor speciality for over 40 years. The decorative and acoustic panel masterpieces of Decor have helped shape the horizon of modern architecture and design, and form the backdrop of everyday Australian adventures.

Decor style is defined by the ingenious innovation and charm that its

glamorous panel collections have become known for. After four decades

of evolution and revolution, the values of Decor still ring true. A globally

connected family owned and operated business in its third generation,

the passion for creating the world’s most original built environments

runs in the family, and is stronger than ever.

A key element of the Decor experience has always been exceptional

and memorable service. True to form, Decor has introduced digital tools

to serve the creative process of modern architects and designers. New

advancements in acoustic management have been brought to life in

world-first seamless acoustic panelling systems, and bold steps forward

are being taken in design possibilities. You can see visions come to life

when working with Decor.

As a FSC and GECA certified company, Decor Systems welcomes regular

audits to ensure high standards are maintained. Decor products are very

accessible and easy to specify. Careful management throughout the whole

process of purchasing, warehousing, production, delivery, and after sales

service reinforces the ethos of a long-established company committed to

serving both our customers and the environment we share together.

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At Decor, our everyday mission is to work collaboratively with our customers to make sure their vision for their built environment is fulfilled. We promise to listen, ensuring our solution meets the needs of the surroundings and its inhabitants, increasing their quality of life. From an unnoticed silence to an unmissable feature piece, we make it perfect.

We create atmospheres. We create tranquillity. We do this through

the design and application of both acoustic panelling, and feature

panelling that is nothing short of stunning.

Our mission is to serve the senses. Our systems are visually enticing,

functional, and gentle on the ears. We are perpetually creating, and

developing, challenging, and growing.

We design thoughtfully, with varied product benefits offering you better

airflow, control over light and vision, and an aesthetic that is sought

after for contemporary art and design.

You can expect excellent teamwork and profound understanding of

industrial requirements. Our team works hard to provide you with the

freedom of customisation, great value, and flawless craftsmanship.

Count on it.

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The First Generation: Idea

The idea of perforated panels were

first conceived by Robert Faulkes

when, as a young man, he was

working with Australia’s then-

biggest Roof & Building Services,

working on iconic projects such as

the Sydney Opera House and as

far afield as Papua New Guinea.

His mentors at Roof & Building

Services encouraged Robert to

further explore this unique idea.

And so it was that in 1969,

Robert moved to a company where

he developed slotted eave sheets

for better air circulation, the very

first perforated panels Australia

had ever seen. Robert’s young

son, David, was fascinated by his

father’s work, visiting the factory

during his school holidays to

learn all that he could about the

machines and products.

The Second Generation: Function

The 1980’s saw David Faulkes

develop strong bonds with

the commercial construction

sector, as he expanded into the

supply and fabrication of fibre

cement products, carrying on

the family legacy. But something

was missing. David had an

unquenchable desire to introduce

perforated panels to interior

environments. His industry

relationships confirmed this

direction, driving his ambition to

revolutionise perforated panels into

beautifully designed, acoustically

functional works of art.

Once David realised the enormous

benefits of perforated panels as

acoustic controllers, he busily set

about developing a collection of

scientifically tested panels which

offered high acoustic ratings

and striking design. In the way

David had visited his father in

the factory many years earlier,

David’s own son, Mitchell, born

with the family passion, visited

David at the design studio during

his school holidays to contribute

original designs.

The Third Generation: Sustainability

Having grown up as a member

of the environmentally conscious

generation, Mitchell earned his

place at Decor, securing Good

Environmental Choice Australia

(GECA) accreditation as well as

a Certification by the Forestry

Stewardship Council (FSC).

Mitchell inherited his father’s

passion for design, developing

new products each year to add

to the Decor collection. Thanks

to the father-son partnership,

Decor products are now strikingly

fashionable, acoustically

functional, and extraordinarily

sustainable. Many Decor products

use a large percentage of

recycled content, contributing

to modern standards of green

ratings, featuring in some of the

leading examples of contemporary

sustainable architecture.

Having been perfected over the

course of three generations, Decor

products now come with a lifetime

guarantee, to see them well into

the next generation of Decor

innovation.

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Having been perfected over the course of three generations,

Decor products now come with a lifetime guarantee, to see

them well into the next generation of Decor innovation.

The Decor Legacy Covenant ensures your vision remains

the way you intended, protecting your name, style and

reputation now and into the future.

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Our expert designers and technical team do all of our designing and machining in-house. It’s the ideas, research and inspiration that come from all corners of the globe.

Inside the walls of the purpose-built factories and state-of-the-art

facilities, a passionate team works meticulously on every detail of your

order, right down to the way it is packed and labelled. This fastidious

attention to quality control is an attribute shared across all departments,

extending to the sales team as they work closely with the production

team to ensure total alignment of vision.

Panels lining the walls of French hotels; the sparkling backdrops of New

York fashion runways; acoustic reinforcement in the Italian opera- these

panels were all imagined and crafted in the central manufacturing plant,

right here in Australia.

In a place where camaraderie is high and staff turnover is nil. A place

where skill is in abundance, only requiring outsourcing to trusted partners

in cases where highly specialised finishing is required to perfect the

project. A place alive with the spirit of three generations and all who have

been a part of making Decor panels what they are today: breathtaking.

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We are innovative people, passionate about offering innovative products.

We travel the world gathering inspiration, and spend quality time within

the industry, to make sure we find new ways to address the evolving needs

of our clients and partners.

From our research processes, to our delivery techniques and joining

methods, innovation is evident within everything we do. The sum of all

this revolution, advancement and progression is Decor’s product range;

a harmonious blend of design excellence and acoustic mastery.

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Innovation lives in Decor’s newest development, a seamless acoustic system offering flawlessly smooth faux-plaster finish, with a superior acoustic rating. Until this revolution in acoustic management, incidental noise was absorbed in open area perforations, making minimalist design difficult to accomplish in noisy areas.

Architects and designers have been asking for a solution to this dilemma,

and the team at Decor have developed a previously inconceivable concept

to fulfil their wishes. Smooth walls and ceilings create the perfect

canvas for feature pieces, art, sculpture and lighting. The very essence

of minimalist design, popular in contemporary architecture, can be

captured through Decor’s range of smooth panel styles.

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We work with our customers on a conceptual level, building solutions with all their needs at

heart. Our knowledgeable team nurture and support the visions and concepts of architects and

designers. In our world, anything is possible. And things we once thought were impossible, we’ve

now proved to ourselves are in fact possible with the right team, determination and will. Custom

patterns, logos, typography, colours, and sizes: we make it happen.

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Influential architecture and design is all about creativity. The most impressive outcomes often stem from original ideas, never seen before anywhere in the world.

Decor encourages creativity

and originality through bespoke

panelling solutions. The beautiful

range, though extensive, is not

comprehensive, and allows room

for unique designs and signature

styles to be born. Decor offers

a mood board where designers

can compile a blend of design

elements, custom imagery,

typography and more, and work

with the Decor design team

in conceiving a totally original

panel. In some cases, Decor can

protect bespoke designs, never

reproducing them so they remain

truly unique to you, and cannot be

found anywhere else in the world.

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Our products are not only incredibly

functional, but also extremely

fashionable, and contribute greatly

to the ambience of a space. In a

busy world, sometimes a quiet room

makes all the difference. As we

travel around the world, we see all

kinds of beauty, hear new sounds,

experience true tranquillity and learn

about the human life. We believe

in framing these scenes of life with

the finest environment possible

because, when it comes down to

it, we have a responsibility to our

build environment and to future

generations.

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Linear panels, being channelled

rather than perforated, often

go unnoticed as acoustic

management tools. Within the

Decor range, linear panels offer

impressive acoustic ratings, with

open area specifiable up to 25%.

Manufactured from various timber

substrates and available in an

assortment of widths and finishes,

linear panels are an excellent

choice for abundant benefits,

green ratings, and wining style.

Linear styles have the potential to elongate a space, creating optical illusions of length or height.

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We work hard to minimise lead times and get projects looking

amazing, fast. Having worked in the industry for decades, we know

about time-pressure, and have built systems to accommodate fast-

paced work practices. We guarantee a same-day proposal, getting

quotes and specifications to customers in a matter of hours. We are

able to do this through processes, discipline, and nearly 50 years of

practice.

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Slotted panels, with their elongated perforations have the ability to create length within an area, whilst creating a contemporary design outcome.

High percentage open areas create efficient acoustic control, which can

be increased even further through backing the panels with the new and

innovative Sonus acoustic textile. Slotted panels are also available in a

range of highly efficient pre-finished designs, for immediate delivery at

reduced costs, allowing your budget to stretch further in other areas of the

building.

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We pride ourselves on being highly responsive

to all of our customers, all the time. Whilst

our products are quite remarkable in their

own right, our service is what really makes

us the most enjoyable to work with. We are

true to our word, and deliver what we promise.

Part of our ongoing service includes a lifetime

guarantee on our products, because we

want you have confidence in your decision,

always. Our national distribution channels

mean you can enjoy all the benefits of

Decor products, wherever you are.

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Metal panels have always been associated with exteriors, used for screening, security and safety. Always looking for new ways to interpret classic elements, Decor have developed a style aimed at bringing metal to interior decor, and creating metal feature pieces as opposed to contextually expected applications.

Perforated metals are the newest innovation to hit the architectural

industry, and with Decor’s artistic customisation services, metal has

become a signature canvas for an innovative group of bold designers.

The Decor Metl collection works beautifully with creative lighting effects,

utilising the natural attributes of the metals. Other projects have seen

the perforated metals designed for the sun, casting patterns and shadows

across sprawling atriums.

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We truly care about minimising our

impact on the environment, and hold

accreditations from FSC and GECA.

We support our customers’ wishes

to be environmentally considerate,

offering solutions with maximum

environmental ratings. Our products

have been installed in notable green

buildings around the country, leading

the way for sustainable architectural

outcomes.

Lunar – Alusion

The lunar style refers to innovative metal products, which resemble other worldly substances. The lunar style is greatly enhanced by direct lighting, highlighting the metallic reflection and deep shadows created by the unique formation of the panels.

The most captivating of all

Decor styles, the products also

offer acoustic ratings due to

their hollow cellular structure.

The panels are agreeable

to sustainable practice and

contribute to green ratings, as

they are made from recycled

metals. Despite the recycled

materials the lunar style is a very

new concept, available to the

most daring designers craving

something truly different.

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Everything that we do is based on three generations of learning,

experimentation, industry experience and distilled passion. Despite

travelling the world to observe architectural trends and development,

we remain true to our heritage, manufacturing all our products right

here in Australia. We work together, and call upon industry experts

with years of experience to ensure you receive expert advice across

acoustic management, design, installation, product maintenance,

and sustainability.

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History proves the appeal and allure of timber slats, and some projects simply call for them. Rich and raw, they create feelings of nature and warmth, and can be used to construct light modern spaces or rustic masterpieces.

Decor offers an exciting range of pre-finished timber veneer and timber-

look options, as well as an endless variety of decorative finishes. Decor’s

heritage has seen timber slats remain a staple product, developing

modern applications for slats, creating continuous linear effects and

backlit feature pieces.

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We are proud to belong to the family who began the acoustic

panelling market in Australia, and who lead the way for technological

advancements and design. For three generations we have worked

hard to discover more sustainable and efficient panel techniques to

minimise incidental noise and maximise design appeal. Passionate

as ever, we personally check the quality of every panel that leaves

our factory, signing our name to the quality of each.

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The original acoustic panel, the Decor team invented this style almost 50 years ago. Respected as a classic, the circular design can be found in architecture the world over, in timeless designs that will never go out of fashion.

Many of these designs feature structured patterns, yet the design

team at Decor have taken circular perforations to a new level.

Designing custom perforation patterns to create complex shapes,

the acoustic function of circular perforations can be transformed

into a visual feature of any space.

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A hub of inspirational design and architectural wonder, the Decor

websites across desktop, tablet and mobile are logically structured,

interactive digital tools designed for the construction and design

industries. With handy product filters, finding and specifying the right

product couldn’t be simpler. Gather ideas from leading Australian and

international architects, designers and artists by viewing the world’s

most recent and most beautiful projects.

If you find yourself brainstorming for creative solutions in a meeting,

the tablet website is perfectly designed for collaborative thinking over

an iPad. Similarly, if you are on-site or need technical information on

the go, the mobile site offers a handy pocket-sized design resource so

you will always have the answers. With tailored services available to

architects, designers, acoustic consultants and building contractors,

there really is something for everyone on the Decor websites.

www.decorsystems.com.au

For those looking for truly original design

outcomes, the Decor Vision Board now

available on the Decor website, offers a vision-

building platform that captures everything

from imagination to specific details. Providing

boundless creative freedom, the Vision Board

prompts users to select from a variety of

shapes, sizes, substrates, acoustic ratings,

finishes, colours and more. The Vision

Board can then be submitted to the product

designers at Decor, who offer a bespoke

solution within hours. With creativity running

a fabulous rampage, no two outcomes may

ever be the same.

www.decorsystems.com.au/vision-board

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At Decor, we understand all the planning that goes into architectural

mastery. Sometimes the smallest things can make all the difference.

Our libraries of architectural and acoustic resources are available to you,

to ensure the result you get is exactly what your heart had imagined.

We have conducted countless acoustic tests on our panels to develop

visual representations that help inform you about the performance of

each. Reference the absorption coefficients of your favourite products

quickly and easily with our Acoustic Outcomes Guide, available from

your project team at Decor.

Save your imagination for the big things, with full-scale perforation

guides that show you exactly how your acoustic patterns will look. With

calculated open area percentages listed, you know exactly what you’re

specifying. Talk to your project manager about getting your copy of the

Perforation Modules Guide.

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WHAT IS SONUS?

An acoustic textile like nothing of this time, Decor Sonus is a true leader in acoustic control and noise

reduction. Engineered for a superior composition, the fabric uses its thickly woven fibres to form a

barrier against microorganisms and dust particles. Teaming Decor Sonus with your acoustic panels

protects your built environment, ensuring it remains the sensory pleasure you had always imagined it

to be. Like all Decor products, Decor Sonus is quality-guaranteed forever under our Legacy Covenant,

aligning your name with quality, now and into the future.

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FAX 02 9648 1800

EMAIL letstalk@decorsystems.com.au

www.decorsystems.com.au

DECOR SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA

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