Waikanae School

Waikanae School has made key safety enhancements to create a secure environment for students and staff. This includes installing GKR017 and TKR016 stair nosings, made from long-lasting, non-slip fiberglass, to handle the wear and tear of daily use. These nosings provide exceptional slip resistance, ensuring safe passage on busy stairways. The school also upgraded its walkways with anti-slip strips, replacing yellow strips with black ones to meet specific needs, turning previously slippery ramps into safe, accessible pathways for all.

Sylvia Park apartments

At the new Resido apartments in Sylvia Park, we collaborated with Flooring Junction, Lovich Floors, and Hills Commercial Floors to enhance accessibility with nearly 1000 meters of Tredfx SBR103 stair nosings and TacStud SH10N stainless-steel tactile studs. The Tredfx nosings provide reliable slip resistance on busy stairways, while TacStud tactile indicators offer essential guidance for visually impaired residents, seamlessly blending into the modern design. This project exemplifies a union of functionality, durability, and understated elegance.

The Pā

The Pā at Waikato University is now open, embodying the university's commitment to an inclusive campus. Our Haptix team contributed seamless accessibility solutions across various surfaces, enhancing multiple stairways with safety upgrades. We supplied SH60N stainless steel tactile indicators with black carborundum and a new luminescent insert, ensuring visibility in low light. The rebated nosings perfectly complemented the wooden staircase design, merging safety with aesthetic appeal to create a welcoming environment for all.

Aquinas College Dunedin

At Aquinas College, University of Otago, we provided tactile safety solutions in collaboration with Naylor Love. Custom terracotta tactile pavers were designed to blend heritage colors with modern functionality, offering guidance for those with visual impairments across campus pathways. For the stairs, Tredfx DKR103 black stair nosings were installed, adding a refined, durable finish that enhances slip resistance and complements the college’s timeless design.

University of Auckland clock tower

Located on Princess Street in Auckland Central, the University of Auckland’s Clock Tower stands as a stunning architectural landmark with its elegant arches and detailed windows. Recognising the importance of accessibility and safety, our Haptix team enhanced the building’s entryway with two 3.8m-wide SH60N stainless steel tactile pads and full stair-length aluminum rebated nosings. These tactile solutions seamlessly blend with the dark tile, offering both aesthetic appeal and practical safety to ensure accessibility for the visually impaired.

Wesley Primary School

Wesley Primary School in Mt Roskill, Auckland, has successfully completed its new classroom block and deck area. With a modern design that blends style and accessibility, the building features two main stair flights and an internal lift. Led by Naylor Love Construction, the project was completed in two stages, with Haptix ensuring safety through the installation of black stainless-steel tactile studs across concrete and timber surfaces, enhancing accessibility for visually impaired students and staff.

Wellington train stations

In October 2023, our team transformed three Wellington train stations with the installation of 1,366.8 lineal meters of yellow polyurethane tactile studs. Led by operational planner Dave Chambers, the project prioritized safety and accessibility for the visually impaired, meeting strict deadlines and showcasing the crew’s dedication to precision.

Paekākāriki Station: The first transformation, completed in just five days, included 474 lineal meters of THIFS25YEL tactile studs in a large box layout, ensuring clear navigation cues at nearly 100 meters installed daily.

Paraparaumu Station: This large-scale effort saw the team install 525.7 meters of tactile studs, arranged for comprehensive hazard warnings with an anti-slip cross-hatch design, enhancing safety for all travelers.

Konini Primary School

Konini Primary School in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, recently upgraded its facilities with new non-slip materials and accessibility solutions. Outdoor stairs now feature DKR103 stair nosings with durable carborundum inserts, offering superior slip resistance and high visibility to ensure ultimate safety. To complement these upgrades, adjustable threshold ramps were installed to create seamless, wheelchair-friendly building entrances. These improvements enhance safety and inclusivity for students, staff, and visitors alike.

Te Iwitahi- Whangarei Civic Centre

The Te Iwitahi - Whangarei Civic Centre project, designed by TEAM Architects Auckland, has earned a well-deserved nomination in the 2024 Architectural Awards. Spanning 8,200 square meters, this landmark development has quickly become a central fixture in Whangarei, securing a place on the Commercial Architecture shortlist for Auckland. The building’s modern design and functionality are matched by its commitment to inclusivity, making it a hub for the community. Haptix played an integral role in enhancing the project’s accessibility, contributing 7.3 square meters of tactile solutions surrounding the building.