As part of the fit-out of two floors in Auckland’s Commercial Bay for DLA Piper, the world’s third-largest law firm, Neoflex rubber flooring from Advance has been used throughout the office utility spaces.

Architects and interior designers are adding another dimension to their projects by using beautiful natural timber in conjunction with a Solatube daylighting system. 

With a backdrop of Eucalyptus trees and views of both ocean and mountain ranges, this COLORSTEEL clad house near the surf town of Raglan is designed to reflect the aesthetic and easy-living nature of a New Zealand bush lodge.

Recent projects demonstrate how NZ Fire Doors can achieve unique design requirements while meeting fire compliance. 

FireZone Board and Batten intumescent coating provided a clean and cost-effective solution for fire rating cedar battens both inside and out — including in the foyer which features a living wall.

APL’s ThermalHEART windows and doors were a key part of the building envelope in the prize-winning home that won the national ‘Sustainable Excellence’ award in the 2020 Master Builders House of the Year competition.

SOLITEX EXTASANA ADHERO helps protect the curved roof of this home in Taylors Mistake, Christchurch, which was featured in Grand Designs NZ. 

The journey inside takes you purposefully up the stairs to the kitchen positioned on the first floor between the east-facing dining zone and west-facing lounge. Rising right to the roof, the expanse of joinery from First Windows & Doors at both ends of this gabled form lets abundant light into this living space throughout the day.

Hyne 17C Glulam from IBuilt — one of the strongest pine laminated beams available — was used for the bold roof structure which will eventually form a green roof. 

Equitone fibre cement was chosen to clad this 165-unit development, with an engraved pattern for the exterior wall creating an eye-catching feature.

The new high-performance roof underlay from Marshall Innovations is lightweight and high strength with a breathable barrier layer that controls moisture in the roof space.