CASE STUDY

Bayfair Cinemas

The Bayfair Cinemas project is part of a $115 million development that marked the introduction of United Cinemas to New Zealand. United Cinemas, a prestigious Australian-owned chain, has been a leader in the industry since 1987. Known for its luxury cinema experience, United Cinemas operates 46 theatres across Australia, and Bayfair Cinemas in Mount Maunganui is its first venture in New Zealand. The complex includes seven state-of-the-art screens, featuring the region’s largest screen with Dolby Atmos Digital Sound, creating an unmatched cinematic experience.

KOROK® Acoustic Solutions for Cinemas

KOROK® systems were selected for this project to provide industry-leading acoustic performance. Our 78mm KOROK® panels were installed throughout the cinema complex, ensuring superior soundproofing between screens and public areas. This acoustic control is essential for a seamless and immersive movie experience, eliminating external noise and maintaining sound quality within each theatre.

KOROK® is recognized as the number one choice for soundproofing in New Zealand cinemas, thanks to our ability to deliver fire-resistant, durable, and cost-efficient wall systems that also meet the high acoustic demands of modern theatres.

Why Choose KOROK® for Cinemas?

• Superior Acoustic Control: Our panels are engineered to significantly reduce noise transmission between spaces.
• Fire-Resistant Performance: KOROK® systems comply with stringent fire safety regulations, ideal for public spaces like cinemas.
• Cost-Efficient Installation: KOROK® panels can be installed quickly, reducing both time and labor costs.

The Bayfair Cinemas project is a showcase of KOROK®’s commitment to delivering top-tier acoustic and fire-rated solutions for high-performance environments like cinemas. 

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High Performing and Lightweight

KOROK® 78mm galv panels are rollformed from zinc coated steel strips. The steel from which the shells are manufactured conforms to AS/NZS1397:2001. Steel shells have a base metal thickness of 0.4mm B.M.T. with a Z275 zinc coating. These panels have an aerated concrete core and weigh nominally 10.2kg per lineal metre.

High Performing and Lightweight

51mm KOROK® panels are rollformed from zinc coated steel strips. The steel from which the shells are manufactured conforms to AS/NZS1397:2001. Steel shells have a base metal thickness of 0.4mm B.M.T. with a Z275 zinc coating. These panels have an aerated concrete core and weigh nominally 10.2kg per lineal metre.

KOROK® produces 51mm panel. KOROK® 51mm panel provides a -/60/60 FRR and is perfectly suited for terraced house intertenancy walls and apartment intertenancy walls.  The narrower gauge allows you to keep more floor space as it isn’t taken up by walls.

Performance and Features

• Fire Rating: KOROK® 51mm panels provide a fire resistance rating of -/60/60 FRR, meeting stringent safety requirements for intertenancy walls in terraced houses and apartments.
• Acoustic Efficiency: Designed to reduce sound transmission, these panels ensure quieter living environments, making them an excellent choice for densely populated or high-traffic areas.
• Space-Saving Design: The 51mm thickness allows for slimmer walls, helping to maximize valuable floor space without compromising structural integrity or performance.

KOROK® 51mm Galv panels are used for:

• KOROK® Intertenancy Terraced Housing Wall Systems
• KOROK® Intertenancy Apartment Wall Systems

Applications and Systems

• Vertical Orientation: Panels are installed vertically and secured to timber or steel framing with aluminum brackets.
• Versatility: Compatible with wall framing, insulation, and linings specified within the system appraisal, ensuring seamless integration into your building project.
• Scope of Use: Appraised for all buildings of all importance levels as defined by AS/NZS 1170.

KOROK® fire and acoustic rated wall systems offer superior solutions for lift shafts, risers, and ducts. Lift shafts require fire and acoustic rated protection to ensure building safety. With our innovative panel design, you can install from one side only, eliminating the need for internal scaffolding and significantly reducing construction time and costs.

Key Advantages:

• Single-side installation: No scaffolding required inside the shaft, speeding up the construction process.
• Fire and acoustic performance: Our systems provide high-level fire resistance and acoustic insulation, ensuring safety and comfort. For lift shafts, this fire and acoustic rated protection is critical.

For more information or technical support on KOROK® fire and acoustic solutions for lift shafts fire and acoustic rated protection, risers, and ducts, contact us today. We’re here to assist with any questions or specific project requirements.

KOROK Lift Shaft, Risers, Ducts Systems

Engineered for Proven Performance

Every KOROK® system is purpose-designed and tested to deliver reliable fire and acoustic protection. Our panels and components work together as a complete system to ensure certified performance you can trust.

⚠️ Beware of Substitutions

Only genuine, tested KOROK® panels and components guarantee system performance. Using substitute products can compromise both fire and acoustic ratings – something we cannot support or certify. With KOROK®, you’re assured of consistent quality, proven performance, and long-term reliability.

Fire-Rated Protection You Can Trust

KOROK® wall systems provide certified fire resistance that helps your facility comply with strict building code requirements – keeping your people, assets, and operations protected.

Superior Acoustic Insulation

Designed to minimise noise transfer, KOROK® panels create quieter, more productive environments – essential for factories, retail centres, and shared industrial spaces where sound control matters.

Purpose-Built for Secure Separation

Our warehouse systems provide robust divisional and intertenancy walls, offering both security and performance. They physically separate spaces while maintaining high fire and acoustic resistance for safer, more efficient facilities.

Versatile, Durable, and Reconfigurable

KOROK® walls are built for flexibility. They can be easily dismantled and relocated without losing their certified performance – ideal for dynamic warehouse or retail environments. Their reflective steel surface enhances interior brightness, improving visibility and safety, and can be finished in COLORSTEEL® options to suit your design aesthetic.

KOROK Warehouse and Retail Systems

In multilevel buildings such as apartments and hotels, traditional framed wall systems often depend on wall linings to achieve fire resistance and effective acoustic control. However, KOROK® has designed an innovative solution: KIR KOROK® Intertenancy Residential Walls. These advanced wall systems eliminate the need for linings in the ceiling plenum while maintaining exceptional fire resistance and acoustic performance. This breakthrough simplifies the design, detailing, and construction of intertenancy apartment walls, leading to quicker construction times, less material waste, and significant cost savings.

Key Benefits of KOROK® Intertenancy Apartment Walls:

• Proven fire-rated protection and acoustic insulation for multilevel buildings.
• Solid wall construction for enhanced security and long-term durability.
• Faster installation process, reducing overall project timelines.
• Eco-friendly solution with waste reduction..

Built for Compliance

Our walls don’t just meet the minimum NZ Building Code (NZBC) requirements – they exceed them:

• Clause G6 – Sound transmission between tenancies
• Clauses C3 & C6 – Fire resistance levels

The KOROK® Intertenancy Systems Manual guides designers to create walls that are safe, comfortable, and long-lasting. After all, your residents’ experience matters as much as code compliance. Explore our CAD Library to access detailed DWG files for multilevel intertenancy systems. Download the full KOROK Intertenancy Multilevel Systems Literature to learn more about our fire and acoustic rated protection.

KOROK Intertenancy Apartment Systems

KOROK Intertenancy Terraced Housing Systems