Resido Sylvia Park

Offering what developer Kiwi Property describes as ‘renting that makes sense,’ Resido at Auckland’s Sylvia Park is New Zealand’s largest built-to-rent development, featuring 295 furnished apartments. To protect and enhance the apartment balconies at this scale, the designers specified custom pre-made balustrades from Belcanto.

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‘There are three apartment buildings – two of nine stories and one of 12 stories – set around a central amenity block on a landscaped podium,’ says project leader James Daulton of architects Ashton Mitchell. ‘Altogether, including the balconies, stairs, rooftop balcony, and a footbridge, Belcanto supplied 2.2km of custom balustrading.’ ‍

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Custom design balances privacy and openness  

After proposing a cost-effective alternative to the original design for head contractor Naylor Love, Belcanto worked closely with the architects to implement the final designs.

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‘The brief was for a balustrade design that met all of the client’s design intents,’ explains James. ‘This included balcony privacy, a fast build programme and a timeless aesthetic – simple, clean and crisp. The Belcanto system delivers that beautifully.’

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Based on Belcanto’s standard balustrade system, the custom design features vertical aluminium fins angled at 45 degrees in specific sections, creating a privacy screen effect. Fins positioned directly head-on allow open views across Sylvia Park.

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‘That balance between openness and screening was something we appreciated,’ adds James. ‘The standard vertical fins provide openness, while the angled sections enhance privacy in key areas. It was a really successful solution, and we’d definitely consider using it again.’   ‍

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Durability designed for long-term success  

For Kiwi Property, long-term durability and ease of maintenance were key considerations – needs that Belcanto’s powder-coated aluminium balustrades easily meet.  

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‘For the powder-coated finish, we specified a textured coating that’s more resistant to marking than satin and can be recoated if necessary,’ explains James. ‘For built-to-rent properties, where tenant turnover is high, it’s crucial that the interiors and exteriors can be regularly refreshed.’   ‍

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A cohesive look across the development  

Designed to build a sense of community, the Resido’s landscaped podium and amenity block offer shared indoor and outdoor spaces. Belcanto’s balustrading plays a unifying role across the entire development.  

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‘It’s a continuation of the same design language, tying the buildings into the podium,’ says James. ‘Extending the balustrades into the landscape – where different safety and load criteria apply - creates a visually cohesive look throughout the project.’  

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