By Equus Industries
Nestled in the dunes of Sumner beach, the new surf club building features three curved roofs over about 300sqm. Most of the building is dedicated to the Sumner Surf Life Saving Club's mission of beach patrols and lifeguarding. It also includes a function space and new public toilets, showers and changing rooms.
Designed by Wilson and Hill Architects, this building creates a great landmark for the town of Sumner. It is now one of the first buildings you come across when entering the town, and hard not to admire. The new building gives the club a fresh start as the original was demolished as a result of the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011.
The curved roof lines mimic waves breaking on the beach and can be easily seen from the surrounding hills. The watch tower (also with a curved roof line) gives a great view of the beach and the water.
The Equus SOPREMA Duo roofing system, installed by Gunac Christchurch, helps to create this feel while also providing the building with a waterproofing system that has proven performance all over the world.
Certified Applicator: Gunac Christchurch
Equus Industries Limited is a private limited liability Company (#120201) incorporated in Blenheim New Zealand in 1982.
The company commenced business, immediately after formation, as a manufacturer of specialist coating systems for commercial buildings. This remains the main thrust of the operation to this day, with additional high quality complementary products introduced extending the range to encompass a full range of coating and waterproofing materials for all types of construction.
In addition to supplying the New Zealand market, Equus started exporting specialist lines from late 1983 to Australia, the South Pacific and South East Asia. More recently developing strong links with distributors in both Australia and South East Asia.
Since formation, growth has been steady and continuous at an average 15% annual compound rate. The company now has a multi-million dollar turnover and is respected as a supplier of qualityprotection materials to the construction industry.