Bupa Crofton Downs

A fine example of thoughtful design incorporating colour and form to create a subtle visual elegance.

Products
Attaché Baron & Cipher Balustrades
Location
Crofton Downs, Wellington
client
Naylor Love
Architects
JTB Architects
Main Contractor
Completion
Project Type

BALANCING FORM AND FUNCTION

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Overlooking the Crofton Downs valley, this modern retirement village required a balustrade solution that worked with the surrounding landscape while complementing the building’s strong geometric form. Designed by JTB Architects and delivered by Naylor Love, the project features a steel-framed structure with rib raft floors, a mix of concrete and timber cladding, and clean-lined roof forms.

Belcanto’s dual-finish balustrade incorporated both horizontal and vertical fins to echo the rhythm of the facade and align with the building’s structure. A careful colour-matching process unified the balustrade with the surrounding materials, reinforcing the symmetry between external walls and the steel roof line.

The prefabricated system was engineered for construction speed, enabling straightforward sequencing across steel decks and reducing complexity during installation. Working closely with the design and construction teams, Belcanto ensured each junction, finish and fixing supported a high-quality, consistent outcome.

The result is a visually refined and technically robust solution that strengthens the architectural intent while streamlining on-site delivery.

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