Case Studies
The Technical Expertise Behind Complex Facade Reclads
Recladding an existing building presents a different set of challenges from delivering the facade of a new build. Original drawings may not accurately reflect what was constructed, existing substrates and structures can vary across the building, and new façade systems...
Scan-to-BIM Workflow Maximises Off-Site Manufacturing of Facade Systems for Beachcroft Apartments
How Symonite combined Scan-to-BIM coordination, off-site fabrication and specialist facade installation to help bring a complex, multi-building development through to completion. Set on Beachcroft Avenue in Onehunga, directly opposite Onehunga Reserve and within close...
Carving Culture into the Facade: Every Line Matters
Architecture for cultural, civic and educational buildings carries a different weight.It must do more than perform - it must hold memory, identity and belonging. Engraved façades move beyond cladding, to become cultural surfaces. Patterns, symbols, text and motifs...
Why Symonite Has Shifted to a Full Facade Offering and Why It Benefits Every Project
The construction industry is evolving fast. Facade systems are becoming more complex, performance requirements are increasing, and project timelines are tightening. Across New Zealand, developers, architects, and builders are facing the same challenge: how to deliver...
A crafted aluminium facade for Sealinks Wynyard terminal
The intricate perforated facade screen designed, supplied and installed by Symonite, was fully resolved before it reached site, using factory prototyping and wind noise testing. The award-winning Sealink Ferry Terminal on Auckland’s waterfront called for a façade that...
A seamless refurbishment of an iconic Auckland apartment complex. The Pines.
Set on the eastern slopes of Maungawhau Mt Eden, The Pines remains one of Tāmaki Makaurau Aucklands most iconic apartment buildings. Built in 1969, its classic style has been carefully preserved, with the original aluminium joinery replaced by a premium Gutmann...
Luxury Victoria Lane residences enhanced by Symonites Full Facade service
To unify and complete the limestone-clad exterior of Victoria Lane, Symonite provided a Full Facade service encompassing APL aluminium windows and doors, Alucolux cladding, louvres, flashings, and Reynaers fire rated aluminium joinery. A collection of 23 luxury...
Symonites Full Facade integral to retirement apartments innovative build
Photo: c/- NZ Strong The first of the new generation of Metlifecare retirement villages represents the changing face of retirement communities, offering resort-style living through to hospital-level care for its residents. From the beginning, Metlifecare’s...
2024 Architecture Awards Shortlist..
Congratulations to all the shortlisted projects and design teams recently announced for the 2024 Architecture Awards across all regions. We are proud to be involved in a handful of these incredible shortlisted projects including; Te Iwitahi - The Whangārei Civic...
Symonite Panels: The Recladding Specialists
SYMONITE PANELS: THE TRUSTED FACADE RECLADDING SPECIALISTSWhen it comes to transforming the exterior of a building, few things are as impactful as a reclad. However, executing a reclad successfully is not just about aesthetics; it's about ensuring structural...