Cove: A waterfront haven on Sydney’s Parramatta river

Covet’s timber look aluminium battens in the Sibo Oku textured finish bring warmth, cohesion, and rhythm to the architecture. At the entry, they frame the garage and front gate; along the side elevation, they extend as horizontal screening, offering privacy while softening the building’s profile. On balcony walls and ceilings, the battens wrap each space in texture and warmth, strengthening the home’s connection to its surrounding landscape.

More than a surface treatment, the battens shape thresholds, guide transitions, and establish a calm, consistent visual language across façades and interiors. Their selection reflects both design ambition and performance requirements. 

Choosing aluminium over natural timber was driven by durability, low maintenance, and compliance considerations for a waterfront setting. As a non-combustible cladding system, Kabebari delivers the depth and authenticity of timber with the long-term reliability of fire-rated aluminium. 

“The Covet product was an incredible, standout design feature used on our home.”

“Our experience with Covet exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t be happier with the way their products have helped create our dream home.”

The Homeowner

Covet worked closely with the architect and builder from the earliest design conversations through to completion. Our involvement spanned specification support, custom sampling, and technical coordination to ensure the material solution aligned seamlessly with the project’s intent. 

This process was strengthened by our longstanding partnership with our Japanese supply partner, whose precision and craftsmanship underpin every profile we deliver. From early design resolutions to final installation, Covet ensured the Koichi Takada Architects’ vision was realised with consistency, quality, and authenticity. 

“It is a rich natural environment that inspired the design of the house, Sydney’s waterways are very special and the design needed to celebrate that,”

says architect, Koichi Takada

Cove stands as a testament to design ambition and craftsmanship, a home shaped by collaboration between client, architect, builder, and material partners. Covet is proud to have contributed timber look aluminium cladding that enriches the project with warmth, texture, and lasting performance, demonstrating what is possible when architecture, materials, and vision align to create spaces of enduring beauty and functionality.

“The textured timber look aluminium complements the sandstone and other natural products used to create a warm, relaxing and timeless space for our family to enjoy and create memories.”

The Homeowner