- A contemporary, level perimeter suits the existing architecture.
Pergola forms
Box-perimeter pergola
A level outer frame hides the working roof fall and drainage.
- Mt Maunganui Box
- Perimeter roof · Opal acrylic
Project fit
Where it works.
- The depth needed for structure, fall, gutter and access.
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Built evidence
One relevant project.
- Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
- Residential
Mt Maunganui Box
A first-floor deck required the perimeter, acrylic roof, façade relationship and drainage to read as one deliberate addition.
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How it works
The main idea.
Box Perimeter frames the outdoor room with a crisp architectural edge. A deep aluminium perimeter defines the silhouette while the roof fall and drainage sit within the frame. Fixed acrylic roofing preserves daylight without motors or moving roof parts.
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Defined aluminium perimeter edge
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Posts proportioned for the completed structure
What to confirm
Project scope
What to confirm.
- Structure
- Aluminium perimeter frame and posts sized for the completed design
- Performance
- Bay sizes and member depths confirmed by the project-specific design
- Installation
- The project programme and on-site sequence are confirmed in the proposal after site and supplier checks
Clean edge versus required depth
The perimeter has to hold structure and roof services. Its visual weight is tuned through proportion, colour and post placement.
Compare and plan
Next choices
Compare and plan.
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Pitched pergola
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Understand the custom design process
See why house geometry, measured levels and project scope shape a custom pergola before components are selected.
Project brief
Could box perimeter suit your project?
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