NBK Terracotta
Where Architecture and Material Have Been the Same Thing Since 1927
NBK Terracotta is a bespoke architectural cladding system, handcrafted to suit the vision of each project. Made from natural clay and fired at high temperatures, each panel is shaped, coloured and finished to order, giving architects a level of design freedom that standard cladding products can’t match. Profiles, textures, glazes and colour palettes can all be tailored, so every façade reads as a one-off.
Beyond its looks, terracotta is built for Australian conditions. Its ventilated façade system (TERRART®) creates a cavity behind the panels that promotes airflow, helping manage heat gain in summer and moisture in cooler, wetter climates. The fired clay is inherently UV stable, so the colour won’t fade under harsh sun. It’s also non-combustible, resistant to salt air and weathering, and low maintenance, with a finish that holds its integrity for decades rather than years.
Technical Specifications
Material
Fire classification
System type
System components
Panel Sizing
Customised to the project
Surface finishes
Bespoke texture and colours comprising of natural clay, glazed, and many others
Environmental credentials
Lifespan
Applications
The TERRART® System
TERRART® Large - Flat Panel System
Large-format extruded terracotta panels for broad facade surfaces, produced individually to project colour and shape requirements. Panel lengths are up to 1800 mm, heights to 800 mm, and thickness approximately 40 mm.
TERRART® Baguette - Open Facade Profiles
Individually produced cylindrical or shaped terracotta elements used for open facades, sun shading (brise soleil) and window zone coverage. Available in horizontal or vertical orientation with lengths up to 2000 mm and a minimum section of 48 x 48 mm.
Custom Profiles & Glazed Finishes
NBK’s manufacturing capability extends to bespoke profiles, shapes and custom glaze colours, developed in collaboration with architects for individual project requirements.
Why Terracotta for Australian Projects?
UV and weathering resistance
Fired clay doesn't fade under UV, doesn't degrade with moisture cycling and doesn't require repainting. The material that performs best in Australian sun is also the oldest one.
Natural thermal performance
The ventilated cavity behind the TERRART® system significantly reduces solar heat gain through the building envelope — relevant in every Australian climate zone.
Sustainable credentials
NBK terracotta is made from 100% natural materials with no synthetic additives. ISO 14025 EPD certified, fully recyclable at end of life, and manufactured adjacent to the clay source to minimise raw material transport.
Non-combustible
Terracotta, support rails and clips in the TERRART® system are all classified as non-combustible — suitable for NCC external wall cladding on any building height or classification.