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 in 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.

Another bespoke feature were the 74 custom covers created by Unex to camouflage air conditioning units on balconies. The aluminium covers were supplied in the same finish as the screening to ensure a subtle solution.

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.