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Continuous Curves, Seamless Design: Integrated Balustrade Solutions

Axiom Group delivered precision engineered, curved balustrades at St Clair, preserving design intent and ensuring compliance.

Axiom Group

At St Clair, Habitat Development Group’s landmark lakeside development on the Sunshine Coast, the architectural ambition was clear: a series of continuous, curved balconies that respond to the site’s expansive water views while reinforcing the project’s sculptural identity.

Axiom Group was engaged to design, engineer, and deliver a fully integrated balustrading solution that preserved the architectural vision while meeting stringent structural, safety, and durability requirements.

“We designed and supplied all the balustrading and screens on the balconies,” said Connor Baker, National Business Development Manager. “This included the glass balustrades, aluminium balustrades, and vertical screening, all seamlessly integrated within the project’s striking curved façades.”

The curvature of the balconies posed one of the project’s greatest technical challenges. Each level required exacting alignment between three different materials; glass, aluminium, and vertical screen elements, to ensure structural integrity while maintaining the fluid architectural vision conceived by K Architecture.

“The complex curves demanded meticulous co-ordination between our design, fabrication, and installation teams,” Connor explained. “Every element had to align perfectly to achieve the sleek, continuous aesthetic that St Clair is known for, while meeting strict engineering and safety standards.”

Axiom’s bespoke balustrade systems are engineered for longevity, combining premium materials with advanced manufacturing processes to withstand coastal conditions without compromising on visual appeal. “Every project is an opportunity to push design boundaries,” Baker said. “At St Clair, that collaboration between form and function truly shines.”

Founded in 1999, Axiom Group has grown into a leading provider of architectural balustrading and metalwork solutions. With a 48-strong team of engineers, designers, and fabricators, the company combines cutting-edge design with manufacturing precision to produce elegant, compliant, and durable systems for residential and commercial developments nationwide.

For more information contact Axiom Group, phone 1300 652 336, email enquiries@axiomgroup.com.au, website www.axiomgroup.com.au



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Expressing Architectural Form Through Façade Finishes

Livingstone Render & Paint delivered co-ordinated the façade finishes across St Clair, enhancing architectural forms with specialised render finishes.

Livingstone Render & Paint

Within contemporary residential developments, the execution of façade systems and finishes plays an important role in achieving architectural consistency and long-term performance. At St Clair, Livingstone Render & Paint delivered the full exterior render across both the North and South towers, along with specialist interior and rooftop finishes, providing a cohesive façade.

At St Clair, Livingstone Render & Paint applied over 22 years of experience to deliver a tightly coordinated, sequenced project. “We specialise in rendering for large commercial developments, project homes and renovations,” said James Livingstone, Director of Livingstone Render & Paint. “St Clair was a great opportunity to showcase not only our standard rendering finish and a specialty Bokarina finish, but our capacity to complete a project of this scale efficiently.”

Applied to the Entry Lobby Walls and the Rooftop Terrace of the South Tower, the light float ‘Bokarina’ finish offered a refined and durable texture suited to outdoor coastal conditions providing long-term surface resilience, and was a complement to the architecture’s contemporary palette.

“This speciality finish is a unique one because it was specifically crafted for a recent project in Bokarina (hence the name). It’s not your standard render, it’s pretty impressive,” James concluded.

Livingstone Render & Paint delivered a structured workflow across both towers over 6–9 months. “We ran two full-time teams on each tower — each would go up and complete the walls and then as we rounded out the top and the waterproofing was complete, we came back down completing the slab edges,” James explained. “This sequence worked best with the schedule on site, it meant a seamless job flow for the crews. We were able to achieve the render scope in a significantly shorter time frame than is typical for a project of this scale.”

The team maintained quality control, surface uniformity, and seamless transitions across elevations. “We’re proud of the finish we achieved. It’s consistent, clean, and really enhances the architectural form of the buildings. The additions of the speciality finishes we think really makes it,” James added.

Livingstone Render & Paint continues to deliver reliable, high-quality rendering services across commercial and residential projects throughout Queensland, including; Plantation Retirement Resort in Maroochydore, ‘Jura’ in Noosa and the Birtinya Social Housing Project.

For more information contact Livingstone Render & Paint, phone 0449 151 827, email info@lsrp.com.au, website www.lsrp.com.au



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