Aroha development shines with UNEX Hampton aluminium-framed balustrades. Located in a bustling city hub, Ockham Aroha Apartments blend urban living with a sense of community. The building's sleek modernity is elevated by UNEX's premium materials, enhancing both aesthetics and practicality.
UNEX was the natural choice for the project's balustrade needs. Working closely with the architects, UNEX's expertise ensured site-specific solutions that seamlessly integrated with Aroha's distinctive design. The decision to go with UNEX's Hampton-style aluminium-framed balustrades was a no-brainer. These designs offer a blend of elegance and functionality, allowing unobstructed views while maintaining privacy and safety.
With 540 lineal meters of balustrades installed, including tailored PS1s, UNEX's commitment to structural integrity and compliance with regulations is evident. Each balustrade is a testament to their site-specific expertise, contributing to Aroha's overall design theme.
Residents of Aroha Apartments enjoy the beauty and durability of these bespoke Hampton style balustrades, a result of the successful collaboration between UNEX and the architecture team. To learn more about our Site Specific Designs, contact us at 0800 333 777.
Located in Auckland, New Zealand, the Ockham Koa Flats is a multi-story residential building that boasts modern design elements and high-quality finishes. The building's balconies and stair balustrades were supplied by UNEX Systems a company renowned for delivering visually appealing, high-quality products.
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson praised the Ockham Koa Flats for delivering "great design, liveability and affordability," while also emphasizing the importance of using quality materials and products that meet or exceed building codes and regulations.
To meet the project's design requirements, UNEX Systems worked closely with Ockham and Kirk Roberts Consulting Engineers to produce custom-engineered balustrades and PS1's that met all relevant building codes and regulations. The company recommended their Hampton Framed Balustrade system with curved extrusions, which provided a custom look that complemented the building's unique deck design.
The Hampton Framed Balustrade system is made from high-quality aluminum and features a powder-coated finish for excellent durability and corrosion resistance.
The project required a total of 109 linear meters of balustrade, including retaining walls, balcony, and stair balustrades. The UNEX Hampton Framed Balustrade system was modified to feature curved extrusion, slim fine-style balusters and posts that complemented the building's overall design aesthetic, while also providing the necessary safety and functionality required by building codes.
Overall, the Hampton Framed Balustrade system has proven to be an excellent choice for the Ockham Koa Flats project, creating a modern and functional residential building that is sure to be enjoyed by residents for years to come.
Project Address: 4 Koa Street, Mission Bay, Auckland Developer:Ockham Colour: DuluxDuratec Matt Black
Superbly designed and tastefully finished with quality fixtures and fittings, these stunning brand-new apartments display all the style and sophistication one would expect to find in a property of this calibre.
Project Address: 24 Atkin Avenue, Mission Bay, Auckland Builder: CMPConstruction Architect:Archaus Colour: Dulux Flaxpod Matt
The job at hand called for various decks on multiple levels to be decked out with balustrade, integrated gates, and handrails.
Supreme Balustrades, one of our approved authorised fabricators, was approached by the Wellington homeowner who was looking for a high-end balustrade product. Siena glass balustrade was chosen to enhance the way in which this house provides the perfect transitional space between ocean and land, while sitting gracefully on a high-profile site.
Unex Systems worked with the Peddlethorp team right from the preliminary design stage to provide balustrade and screening tailored to the needs of the Tauranga retirement village.
The Peddlethorp team specified Unex Systems, confident in both the products and the level of service Unex could offer.
In total 120LM of Unex postless balustrade specified, with Finline Postless Balustrade used for decks and a ramp, and Topline Postless Fin Balustrade for retaining walls — all powder coated in Dulux Duratec Ironsand. In addition, bespoke aluminium pergolas featuring 150 x 50mm aluminium slats from Unex were designed for twelve of the apartments.
With privacy a major consideration, screening solutions formed another key part of the design. 74 bespoke Unex privacy screens in Dulux Duratec Ironsand were specified with Unex working with the structural engineer to resolve the challenge of fixing the screens discreetly.
The screens were fixed to decks using 90 x 25mm slats at a 45 degree angle — making for a challenging install, but one that was worth the effort.
And highlighting the range of design options Unex offers is an eye-catching 20m long bespoke pergola at the village’s entry which features posts in Ironsand, with 200 x 50mm timber-look slats powder coated in American Oak.
Ultimately, Unex Systems balustrade and screening systems have helped to create visual flow and enhance the overall design by Peddlethorp, creating a safe and attractive home for residents.
The result has left the clients and the Peddlethorp team pleased, and the project has since won a Merit award under the Multi-Unit Residential category at the 2022 Property Council Awards.
The external facade and balustrading The Spencer on Byron Hotel, a 21-storey hotel and apartment building in Auckland, no longer met the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code. UNEX was brought on board by to deliver over 1000LM of balustrade on an extensive remediation programme.
Unex’s expertise was drawn on by the Developer and Contractor to provide a suitable solution. UNEX Siena Framed Glass Balustrade was the answer. Featuring a unique 3-sided frame, the Siena’s full-pane glass infill spans from post to post providing an elegant and sophisticated atheistic.
It was an honour to be part of the NXN Kingsland project in the capacity of designing, engineering, and project management of the 630LM of balustrading at this unique design-led apartment building with curved frontage in Kingsland.
Included in this large-scale project were Ascot Balustrading to Internal Stairs, Handrailing and Arena Points Frameless Glass Balustrade to the Eastern Façade and Internal Stair.
The Nixon Central apartment building included a 10-flight staircase and our 3D Scanner scanned the entire structure with an extremely accurate tolerance of plus-or-minus 1mm over 10m. Once completed, it takes around two hours to process the scan and produce the 3D blueprint, at which point the Unex team can begin the design process before moving the specs on for fabrication of the chosen balustrades. Thanks to this technology, the 10-Flight staircase was installed within a day.
Designed by Chow Hill Architects to provide high-quality, community-focused public housing in Auckland. Atkinson Avenue apartments provide residents with modern and warm homes that support families in temporary accommodation giving them the chance to have a safe space to until a permanent home is found. ?
Our design team had a meeting with the architects to discuss concepts over the following weeks and sorted any questions and details they came up with. UNEX came up with some designs to overcome design challenges when it came multiple fixing details. Our engineering department and project managers worked with the main contractor Kalmar.
We loved being a part of this project. This promotional video, produced by Arc shows the Greenstar designed Multi-Unit Development by Brewer Davidson in Selwyn Street.
Modal is a stunning development in Mount Albert, Auckland with a sensuous curves and clad in shiny black brick that is taking on a new approach to apartment living. The build-to-rent apartment block is designed, built and owned by Ockham Residential with an aim to provide quality long-term rental options with a focus on community. Close to public transport and amenities and with ample bike parking for residents, the building offers a more European style of living.
