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Bupa Crofton Downs

Belcanto developed a dual-finish balustrade system for Bupa Crofton Downs that balanced colour, form and function. Adding detail and layering to the geometric forms of this Wellington retirement village, the system also supported efficient construction delivery.

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

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.

Black aluminium balustrade with slatted infill on a residential balcony overlooking bush covered hills
Aerial view of a multi storey apartment building with black balustrades on each balcony, overlooking a hillside suburb

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We’ve now used the Grappler system on three buildings for Metlifecare. Our client saw the value in how it reduced risk to the envelope design while delivering significant speed and cost savings. It’s proven to be a real success.

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