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ollongong Central has something in common with some of the world’s great retail destinations: timber work and architectural metalwork by UTJ Interiors. UTJ are a family-owned company based in Wollongong with crews that have worked on projects as far afield as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Hong Kong, in addition to projects round Australia. The secret to their success is a combination of meticulous craftsmanship by tradesmen who have spent decades honing their skills, over two hundred years combined management expertise, and a knowledge of the materials which is second to none. For Wollongong Central, UTJ manufactured and installed 40 ironbark columns formed from recycled telegraph poles, recycled timber bins and seating for the new food court, mirror-polished stainless steel dividers between shops and an information kiosk constructed of silk screen printed glass, stainless steel and solid surface products. Much of the fit out was fabricated off site at UTJ’s workshop, while a crew of four tradesmen worked night shifts over three months on site performing a progressive installation. “It was a challenge getting the recycled timber cut and then dried suitably for the application,” said UTJ Interiors Managing Director, Hans Van de Haar. “The native timbers give character and a lot of warmth to the shopping centre. At UTJ we are very aware of the environment in every facet of our business. All the veneering, adhesives and finishes used for the project were low VOC. “Architectural metalwork is a speciality of ours. We specialise in the upmarket, in unusual, complex and unique joinery. We take a craftsman approach, and many of our 85 workers are long term employees.” The talent base includes design, drafting and an understanding of methods and materials which can resolve almost any commercial fit out design issue. The workshop of 3,000m2 utilises the latest CNC technology for timberwork, and also includes spray booths, veneer shop, metalwork fabrication shop and an aluminium/glazing shop. Through a brother company, The Hardware Man, UTJ can also supply all building products for a project. With a 60 year history of fabricating and installing specialist joinery and constructing complete fitouts, UTJ have gained an enviable reputation within the building industry. UTJ’s experience encompasses the whole gamut of building work from small projects to luxury private homes, and major commercial buildings. Some of the notable projects include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne Airports, Scientia Building UNSW (winner Raia Sulman medal), Emirates Resort Wolgan Valley, Angel Place Theatre and Office Tower, Allens Arthur Robinson Offices Sydney, Star City Casino, Hotel and Theatre and Paspaley Pearl Showrooms in Australia and overseas.
UTJ Interiors P/L 234 Berkeley Road Unanderra NSW 2526 t. 02 4271 5522 f. 02 4271 6620 e. info@utjinteriors.com.au www.utjinteriors.com.au
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