• collection
    Querkus
  • location
    Auckland
  • sector
    Retail
  • architect
    Praxis
  • installer
    Gartshore
  • photographer
    Mark Scowen
  • application
    Furniture
rip curl - veneer floor - wooden floor - shop - shop floor
Auckland in New Zealand is known for its fantastic surfing spots. Surfers from across the world come to enjoy themselves on the perfect waves. Rip Curl is a surf shop that catches the attention of surfers in the bay with its striking and stylishly designed shop space.

No, loud colours and bright fluorescent hues are not necessarily part and parcel of surfing. In any case, Rip Curl opted here for natural, warm feeling materials for its shop design. That also fits with the many exclusive shops in the Commercial Bay shopping centre where the Rip Curl shop is located in Auckland.

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rip curl - veneer floor - wooden floor - shop - shop floor
Rip Curl in Auckland
rip curl - veneer floor - wooden floor - shop - shop floor
Rip Curl in Auckland
rip curl - veneer floor - wooden floor - shop - shop floor
Rip Curl in Auckland
rip curl - veneer floor - wooden floor - shop - shop floor
Rip Curl in Auckland

It seems to be atypical, yet it works – this shop full of surfing items and leisure clothing is decorated from top to bottom with wood. The result is extremely warm and welcoming, with a natural and at the same time luxurious appearance. Here you will find it a pleasure to squeeze into surfing gear in the changing rooms. In a shopping centre, attention is always given to attracting customers and keeping people inside as long as possible, and Rip Curl has certainly succeeded here.

  • rip curl - veneer floor - wooden floor - shop - shop floor
  • rip curl - veneer floor - wooden floor - shop - shop floor
  • rip curl - veneer floor - wooden floor - shop - shop floor

For the interior finish of the Rip Curl Commercial Bay shop, Querkus Natural Vivace, among others, were used. The panels in oak veneer come in four thicknesses, and so are ideal for a total concept as in this shop. The surface was also brushed for extra structure and relief. This causes the natural beauty of the wood to be shown off even better to its advantage.

Want to know more about surface treatments to our veneer?
Discover the possibilities of the processing centre or make an appointment with our Wood Consultants.

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rip curl - veneer floor - wooden floor - shop - shop floor
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Find out which materials were used in this project. 

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Cinnamon Triba
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Ivory Infinite Oak
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Desert Oak