Category: Architecture
Catenary Lights: Boosting Aesthetics and Performance in Commercial Spaces
In the realm of commercial spaces, the right lighting can make all the difference. Not only can it influence aesthetics, but it can also contribute to performance and efficiency. One such lighting solution that has gained significant traction in recent years is the catenary lighting system. With its unique design and applicability, it offers a blend of functionality and aesthetic
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From Concept to Reality: How Architectural Rigging is Changing the...
In the world of architecture, innovation and creativity are key to producing masterpieces that stand the test of time. One of the most recent advancements in this field is the use of architectural rigging. This technique involves the use of cables, ropes, and other tension systems to support and shape buildings in unique and visually stunning ways. From creating cantilevered
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Can you customise stainless steel mesh netting?
Photography. Architonic Stainless steel mesh is one of the most diverse materials to work with. Whether you are working indoors or outdoors, stainless steel mesh has a huge range of applications. Here at SRS Group, we utilise stainless steel tensile mesh on a wide range of jobs, including commercial and civil architecture projects. Some of the most common uses of
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The benefits of catenary lighting
The benefits of catenary lighting are wide-ranging, and they are becoming a more common feature of new developments as well as city centre redevelopments. Architects, developers, and design engineers are being placed under increasing pressures brought about by the growth in urbanization around the world. Traditional street lighting is not only limiting in its ability to light a space, but
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Playground Equipment and Safety Fun Facts
Playgrounds have come a long way over the past 20 years. From the basic set-up that would typically include a seesaw, merry-go-round, a swing set and a slide, today’s modern playgrounds offer everything from climbing walls, to monkey bars to mazes and playhouses. The improvements have undoubtedly helped to keep playgrounds relevant for today’s active kids. Playgrounds are competing with
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In-house Rigging Services
Back in 2018, SRS Group relocated to Albany - a move that has enabled our business to grow and thrive thanks to the availability of space within the premises. One of the major benefits was being able to open a designated area for our rigging department. Rigging is our core business - it's where it all began for SRS and
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What is metal fabrication? Process and Applications
Metal fabrication is the process of creating an end product from raw metal materials. The process includes cutting, burning, welding, machining, forming, and assembly to create the final product. SRS has fast become one of New Zealand’s most trusted high-end metal fabricators, and it’s our end-to-end service that makes us such a great option for all your metal fabrication needs.
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Does Catenary Lighting save you money in the long run?
Catenary lighting is a growing choice for Architects when it comes to creating ambience within a space. SRS Group NZ works with lighting designers to help create beautiful spaces. When presented with an array of design options it can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. We have decided to focus on the cost of Catenary Lighting and
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The Importance of Playground Safety
Playgrounds play an important role in a child’s physical and social development. It gives them the chance to let loose in a fun and unstructured way with other kids that very few environments can match. When kids are so absorbed in this way it’s easy for them to be oblivious to the potential dangers around them. Playgrounds are, of course,
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St Albans Cable Trellis
Foliage walls come in all shapes and sizes! Contracted to Contract Construction in Christchurch, SRS Group sent down our specialist riggers to install a Green Trellis system at St Albans retirement home. To create this bespoke foliage wall, SRS used a cable diagrid system with stand-off fittings to attach the system to the exterior of the building. A cable diagrid
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How playground safety has improved in recent years
There’s nothing that gives kids more recreational pleasure than to play on a playground. Besides having fun, there are many other benefits for them too like the strengthening of limbs and muscles, improved coordination and balance, social skills gained from interaction with other kids - the list goes on. At the same time, kids have been known to take a
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6 of the best playgrounds in Auckland (that are super...
Everyone remembers the joy of playground fun from their childhoods and in Auckland, we’re blessed with hundreds of fantastic choices across the city. We’ve been lucky enough to be involved in lots of playground projects, installing tensile mesh and safety netting to keep the little ones from getting themselves in trouble. As admirers of the super safe and the super
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