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Location: Auckland
Product: Smart Tray Double Locked Tapered Standing Seam Tray Roofing
Surface: 1600 sqm
Architect: BVN Architecture and Jasmax
Main Contractor: Fletcher Construction​
Located on the corner of Jellicoe and Halsey streets and looking directly over the viaduct itself, the feature roof was a challenge to conventional tray roof design/installation and is destined to change the local skyline for many years to come.
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To achieve the free-flowing lines associated with a natural volcanic shape, the designers opted for faceted roofing sheets for the corners, as well as for the concave and convex surfaces of the kidney-shaped northern aspect. This gives the illusion of soft curved corners. The company’s initial concerns about working on a 60° roof pitch proved accurate and extreme care had to be taken while working on these tricky surfaces.
Initially the team from Architectural Metalformers had planned to work from CAD drawings but minor “as built” variations resulted in the team resorting to tape measures, string lines and a notepad. Good old trigonometry functions were essential to come up with a quick, efficient and accurate system for transferring the details back to the factory for production into the Smart Tray sheets, each with its own unique sequenced number relating back to its exact spot on the roof.
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To efficiently manufacture the tapered panels we made a significant investment in new machinery from Europe, including specific equipment to install the horizontal expansion joint to each panel.
BAY VIEW HOUSE
Location: Auckland
Products: Smart Tray Lock Seam Roofing; Smart Tray Metal Cladding; Smart Sheet TIG Welded Aluminium Cappings and Lock Seam Tray Roofing
Medium: Aluminium – Euramax Pre Painted, Colorcote Pre Painted + 1.6mm Powdercoated
Surface: Various
Architect: Robin O’Donnell Architects
Main Contractor: Good Bros Construction
This property enjoys spectacular views of the beach and the wider harbour to the north and east. To satisfy the brief for a modern family home that made the most of the view on a restricted narrow site, the property was split over three levels replacing an existing home that was demolished to make way for the new build.
Architectural Metalformers was contracted to install Aluminium Lock Seam roofing and barcode wall cladding which was chosen for appearance and durability and the need to integrate the new building into a busy setting in a coastal location.
HOUSE OF THE YEAR
GOLD AWARD WINNERS 2018
GOLD AWARD- NEW HOUSE OVER 2 MILLION
Product: Smart Tray Standing Seam Roofing
Medium: Euramax Grey Black
Main Contractor: Allan Wallace Builders
This is another award winning build for Allan Wallace, showcasing 630sqm of country retreat in Kumeu and worthy of its Gold award at the recent Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2018.
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We are proud to be part of Allan’s team of contractors providing quality roofing and custom guttering to this home.
GOLD AWARD- RENOVATION OVER 1 MILLION
Product: 25mm Smart Tray Standing Seam Wall Cladding
Medium: VM Anthra Zinc Plus
Architect: Shanahan Architects
Main Contractor: TP Builders
The front facade remains in tune with the streetscape. Defined by a black zinc-clad pavilion, the modern extension accommodates luxurious new living and kitchen areas.
Congratulations to TP Builders on winning Gold on this exceptional renovation. Far from a simple makeover, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom masterpiece is a bold reflection of the owners’ interest in design, art and architecture.