Ceiling Detail of Nandos Brent Cross.

Pippy Oak veneer on fire rated MDF.

The Architect supplied a 2D CAD file (dwg) full size with the ceiling wall joining points.

From the dwg file we created a 3D surface model using Rhino3D, then we broke the tree in to the largest pieces possible.

All the joints were curved to avoid obvious joint lines and took a lot of time to get right.

The boards were custom veneered either long grain or short grain as required.

We also had a few sheets veneered at a 45 degree angle.

A lot of interaction with the architect on this project.

Early contact is vital with this type of work.

Dividing Wall sub wall assembly.

The sub wall and decorative panel joints overlapped for strength.

Sub wall painted whit to aid back lighting.

The cut out at the bottom are for elictrical access.

Kitchen side of the Tree Wall and Back-lit Suspended Leafs and Chilli's.

Up-stand subtrate made from 12mm fire rated MDF.

Ceiling and walls during construction.

More than 90 sheets of fire rated verneered MDF.

We used a mix of 3050mm x 1220mm and 2440mm x 120mm custom veneered short and long grain.