Project
In 2022, Innovation Builders was approached by a residential homeowner in Ōrewa to build an extensive renovation on their house. This company utilised Aurae's premium service to produce facade screening that not only improved the houses' aesthetic but also kept the space functional.
The proposed design for the alteration included a covered deck on the first floor with expansive views of the picturesque О̄rewa beach and estuary. The client needed to screen off the south side of the deck to prevent the neighbours from looking into the outdoor living space. On the west side, a wind break was needed for blustery days, whilst not hampering the estuary views in nice weather.
Challenge
With the proposed design including a covered deck and requiring wind and visual preventatives on both sides, we were presented with this challenge:
How do we create an aesthetically pleasing outdoor room while still hindering neighbour visibility and implementing elemental protection?
We also needed to ensure there was external access to the outdoor area through the Louvre screen, without impacting its' aesthetic. Incorporating a door was the best solution, but we still needed to identify how to make that work.
Solution
We began by offering advice on the best layout of the screens, and how best to attach the facade items to the building structure. Following this, our designers produced full working drawings of the proposed design which were verified by our engineers and left with the clients to review.
Our product of choice was the Solaris 50 sliding shutters, and matching Solaris 50 vertical louver screening. Shutter bolts were added to allow the sliders to be locked into place at preset locations.
A personnel gate was incorporated into the louver screen using a clever detail which means when the door is shut, it is virtually indistinguishable from the louvre screen around it.
The final product was a highly functional outdoor living area that not only contributed to the beauty of the home but protects from the elements while preserving the stunning views.
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