MILESTONES
20 Years, Shaped by Projects
Key moments that shaped INNOWOOD – from founding vision to a master brand in architectural building systems and INNOWOOD Material Technologies.
THE FOUNDER
The Vision Behind INNOWOOD
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20 years on, our drive is the same as it was on day one: make architectural timber beautiful, durable, and radically sustainable. From the first board to the latest building facade, every INNOWOOD plank carries the same promise – built to outlast trends, designed to outlast time.
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2005
INNOWOOD Founded
John Kozlowski established INNOWOOD with a mission to develop engineered architectural timber systems for the construction industry.
2006
Sydney Wildlife Zoo
First landmark project. hollow composite timber reinforced with aluminium reduced facade weight by 50% – one of Australia’s first major engineered composite timber projects.
2010
Proven Systems Portfolio
Bespoke solutions evolve into a trusted range: decking, cladding, screening, ceiling and shading systems – specified across commercial, education, hospitality and residential projects.
LANDMARK
Sydney Wharf 8 & 9
Iconic waterfront development. Engineered for Sydney Harbour’s harsh marine environment – salt spray, tidal conditions, two decades of uncompromised performance.
LANDMARK PROJECTS
Proven by Time
From early landmark projects to long-term waterfront applications, INNOWOOD systems demonstrate how engineering, material innovation and project-driven development can support architectural design intent and deliver durable outcomes over time.
PROJECT 01
Sydney Wildlife Zoo
Darling Harbour, Sydney
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The first landmark project that defined INNOWOOD’s engineering direction – a complex facade of engineered composite timber profiles delivering both architectural intent and long-term performance.
PROJECT 02
Sydney Wharf 8 & 9
Sydney Harbour
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A long-term waterfront application demonstrating how INNOWOOD systems perform in salt-air, high-traffic environments over many years of services.
OUR
ENGINEERING
PHILOSOPHY
ENGINEERING
PHILOSOPHY
"Helping architects realise their design intent through innovative architectural timber systems."
For more than two decades, INNOWOOD has combined research, engineering experience and project-driven development to create practical architectural timber systems for modern construction.
OUR ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY
Every system is shaped by real projects, refined through practical application and engineered for long-term performance.
Research & Development
Led by John Kozlowski and the technical team, INNOWOOD continues to develop flexible, lightweight and practical systems for interior and exterior applications.
Sustainable Performance
Preserving the warmth of timber while supporting durability, reduced maintenance and more sustainable material use.
Design Flexibility
Creating profiles, fixing methods and complete system solutions that help architects achieve their design intent.
SYSTEMS
Architectural Building Systems
Project-specific solutions have evolved into a proven portfolio of architectural building systems, supported by INNOWOOD’s engineering philosophy and INNOWOOD Material Technologies.
Cladding Systems
Rainscreen and direct-fix profiles for facades of every scale
Decking Systems
Slip-resistant, fire-rated planks for outdoor and waterside use.
Screening Systems
Louvred and batten profiles that shape light, shaded, and privacy.
Ceiling Systems
Acoustic and decorative ceiling for hospitality and civic interiors.
Shading Systems
Brise-soleil and operable fins tuned to sun-path sudues.
CONTINUING INNOVATION
Evolving Material Technologies
Over the past two decades, INNOWOOD has cintinued to invest in research, engineering and product development to meet the changing needs of architecture and construction.
What began wIth INNOWOOD’s original engineered composite timber technology has evolved into a broader family of engineered material technologies. Today, these are organised into the INNOWOOD Natural Series, INNOWOOD PLUS Series and INNOWOOD Unique Series – each developed to support different architectural applicationbs, performance requirements and future innovation.
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INNOWOOD NATURAL Series
The next generation of engineered composite timber technology, developed to enhance durability, colour stability and long-term outdoor performance.
INNOWOOD PLUS Series
Enhanced composite systems developed with upgraded surface technology to improve colour stability, weather resistance and long-term outdoor performance.
INNOWOOD UNIQUE Series
A collection of specialised engineered material technologies developed for unique architectural applications, future material innovation and evolving project requirements.
LOOKING FORWARD
