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Indoor-Outdoor Flow | July 2025
Delivering cohesion and comfort through thoughtful timber specification
In New Zealand, where lifestyle and architecture are so deeply intertwined with the outdoors, creating a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces is more than just a design trend – it's a way of living. At JSC, we understand that timber plays a pivotal role in achieving this harmony, offering natural warmth, visual continuity, and practical performance across environments.
Timber's Architectural Versatility
The Material That Connects Spaces
From covered alfresco decks to striking interior ceilings and walls, timber bridges the gap between outside and in. Its tactile quality, natural grain, and ability to span a range of tones and textures make it ideal for achieving fluid architectural lines and cohesive palettes. Whether it’s lining a soffit that flows into a raked ceiling or cladding that wraps from exterior to hallway, timber delivers a refined visual impact with practical benefits.
Design with Longevity
The Case for Timber Today
Cooler months naturally draw our attention inward, making it an ideal time to embrace the inviting warmth of timber interiors, but that doesn’t mean losing sight of outdoor flow. Architects and homeowners alike are leaning into warmer, natural finishes to bring comfort inside while planning for continuity outside. Timber’s biophilic properties promote wellbeing and offer a sustainable design choice without compromising on performance.
Our timber solutions are designed to meet New Zealand’s diverse climate conditions and performance expectations – from exposed coastal builds to protected, enclosed courtyards and everything in between.
Cohesion Through Detailing
Matching Timber Species, Profiles and Coatings Across Zones
With timber species like Western Red Cedar, Nordic Pine (available with MicroPro treatment for exterior use), and our versatile TMT range - as well as interior-only options like Western Hemlock and American White Oak - JSC offers solutions to create indoor-outdoor continuity without sacrificing technical performance.
Profile selection also plays a major role. Cladding profiles such as J55 and TMT55 are increasingly being used for internal linings, soffits, and feature walls, allowing designers to maintain visual cohesion across zones. This flexibility helps achieve a refined look while maximising material use.
Coating choice further enhances the design outcome. Whether aiming to highlight timber's natural tones or create visual consistency between different species, our coatings can help achieve the desired finish. For example, using a lighter coating on a naturally dark timber can soften its appearance, while deeper tones can be applied to lighter timbers to achieve a richer finish - allowing designers to achieve cohesive aesthetics across zones, even when different species are used.
Many of our coatings are formulated for both interior and exterior applications, meaning your interior panelling can match or complement facades, soffits, and batten screens, tying your vision together with ease.
Reliable. Beautiful. Connected.
Where Practicality Meets Aesthetic Harmony
We believe great spaces are built when technical performance is aligned with thoughtful design outcomes. With over 120 years of timber expertise and a commitment to quality, JSC helps architects, builders, and homeowners achieve high-performance homes that feel considered from the inside out.
Whether you're looking to create seamless lines between inside and out, or simply want to add natural warmth to your interiors, we have a timber solution to suit.
Ready to bring your design vision to life?
Reach out to our team or order a sample box to explore the full potential of JSC's timber species, profiles, and coatings. Let us help you build spaces that work beautifully – inside and out.
