Symetrix provides façade design and analysis to architects, developers and main contractors.
At Symetrix, we see the building envelope as the defining element of modern architecture, shaping both its character and performance.
Façades are one of the most defining elements of any building, shaping its character, enhancing aesthetic appeal, and contributing to energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
Construction is one of the most critical phases of any building project, directly influencing quality, safety, performance, and long-term durability.
Understanding wind behaviour is essential to the performance and safety of building façades and external envelopes.
Engineered for New Zealand’s challenging ground conditions, our below-ground tanking and waterproofing solutions ensure long-term structural protection and reliability.
With expertise built over many years and experience across multiple construction disciplines, Symetrix accurately diagnoses defects in existing façades for residential, commercial, and public buildings.
In the event of a dispute over any type of facade or cladding, symetrix delivers expert witness services for building owners, builder & contractors, body corporates, strata managers, insurance specialist and lawyers across New Zealand.
As the construction industry continues to grow in New Zealand, more and more oversees products are finding their place in the local market.
Façade engineering focuses on designing, analyzing, and delivering building exteriors that balance aesthetics, performance, and safety.
Building envelope is one of the largest, most important elements in the overall aesthetic and technical performance of a building. Envelope engineering is the art and science of resolving aesthetic, environmental and structural issues to achieve the effective enclosure of buildings.
Symetrix is dedicated to this niche sector of the building industry. Our team combines design, engineering, fabrication and installation expertise to address all aspects of façade design and construction. We provide a full range of services for all types of building envelopes from conventional materials to modern designs using aluminium, steel, glass, concrete tensioned fabrics and ETFE.
Key examples of the envelope engineering we implement include:
Our team combines building envelope experts with architectural, structural engineering and contracting background, to allow us to cater for all client requirements from initial design through to delivery stages of projects and beyond. We support architects, commissioning clients, contractors, and property developers at every stage of the construction process, ranging from the very first conceptual deliberations right through to execution planning and on-site quality assurance. Our interdisciplinary team also develops unique concepts that draw on our core competencies of engineering, design, and sustainability to create optimal, integrated solutions for a wide spectrum of structures, including specialist projects such as trade fair stands, smaller experimental buildings, and lightweight building envelopes and roofs.
At Symetrix, we see the building envelope as the defining element of modern architecture, shaping both its character and performance. focused exclusively on façade and external envelope engineering, we combine technical precision with creative insight to turn architectural vision into practical, enduring reality.
With nearly 100 years of combined experience, our team delivers integrated design solutions that balance structure, thermal efficiency, and weathertightness from concept to completion. We create practical, coordinated, and compliant designs that meet the highest standards and help clients achieve building consent. All our work is guided by New Zealand Building Code and relevant standards, codes of practice, and guidelines.
Our services include:
We take a pragmatic approach to ensure every solution is technically sound, NZBC-compliant, and suited to project realities. By collaborating closely with architects, developers, and contractors, we deliver façades designs and building enclosure designs that look exceptional, perform reliably, and contribute to more efficient, sustainable buildings.
Symetrix’s approach to structural design enables us to achieve complex functional and architectural imperatives within real-world constraints. We work as an integrated part of the design team solving problems and focusing on details and coordination. Our experience and understanding of structural systems, the availability of our in-house laboratory and material experts, and our use of the latest technology in analysis and modelling, allows Symetrix to bring solutions to any design challenge.
We deliver a comprehensive set of structural engineering services, including:
Façades are one of the most defining elements of any building, shaping its character, enhancing aesthetic appeal, and contributing to energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Façade design is the creative and technical process of developing building envelopes that are visually striking, functional, and suited to their environment, balancing architectural vision with practical performance requirements.
At Symetrix, our façade design services focus on creating visually compelling, functional, and sustainable building envelopes. We collaborate closely with architects, developers, and contractors to develop façade solutions that enhance the architectural vision while addressing performance requirements. From initial concept to detailed design, we provide expert guidance on material selection, aesthetic composition, environmental responsiveness, and compliance with local and international design standards.
Whether you’re project is a new build or a complex retrofit, our façade design services and solutions are customized to meet the unique needs of your building, ensuring long-lasting appeal, occupant comfort, and overall project value.
Homestar is quickly becoming the benchmark for quality in residential construction, now required for new Kāinga Ora homes. A Homestar-rated home isn’t just more valuable—it’s healthier, warmer, and more energy-efficient, leading to lower bills and a reduced carbon footprint.Our NZGBC-certified team of Homestar Designers and Assessors work hand-in-hand with your design team to meet Homestar standards, guiding the process from start to finish. We handle the entire application process and ensure your home achieves the highest ratings for sustainability and comfort.
Construction is one of the most critical phases of any building project, directly influencing quality, safety, performance, and long-term durability. Construction monitoring is a specialized discipline that ensures all on-site activities align with approved designs, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. It provides essential oversight to identify risks early, maintain workmanship standards, and ensure the project progresses smoothly and efficiently.
At Symetrix, we know that a defect-free installation is as important as good design. Our construction monitoring services, ensures that facade and envelop works are carried out in accordance with design intent and compliance requirements.
We provide on-site monitoring of mock-ups and testing , review shop drawings, liaise with suppliers, and resolve issue arising from hidden site conditions or details beyond the drawings. Construction monitoring is typically carried out as CM2 or CM3 level, depending on project size and complexity.
We issue site reports with observations and recommendations, review design change proposals, and assist with consent amendments. At project completion, we issue the PS4 statement, ensuring the building envelope constructed as consented.
We can assess the impact of an explosion on an existing or new structure and recommend measures to protect it.
The current explosion protection requirements, safeguarding a building’s users from explosions makes up an increasingly vital part of this planning process today. As well as complying with the necessary explosion protection standards, planners also have to think about various financial and aesthetic factors. Symetrix offers a comprehensive planning service to ensure that each project observes the requisite explosion protection requirements while also meeting the highest expectations in every other facet of its design.
Understanding wind behaviour is essential to the performance and safety of building façades and external envelopes. Through our collaboration with Mel Consultant, Australia, we provide specialist wind engineering and testing services and analysis to support design verification and optimise façades performance under real-world condition.
Our joint capabilities include:
These wind engineering and testing services allow our client to make informed design decisions early, reducing risk and ensuring compliance with structural and environmental performance standards. By integrating wind engineering and testing insights into façade and envelope design, we deliver solutions that are both resilient and efficient.
Building Physics is a detailed understanding of how a building operates under actual conditions, where the movement of heat, air, moisture and light are designed into the user’s experience.
Symetrix aims to enhance projects throughout the design process, from assessing the feasibility of innovative concepts, through to testing and developing designs to predicting the performance of completed buildings and components. We place particular emphasis on the health and well-being of the user and on energy performance. This involves such aspects as thermal and visual comfort and issues of biocompatibility.
Our typical services include:
Engineered for New Zealand’s challenging ground conditions, our below-ground tanking and waterproofing solutions ensure long-term structural protection and reliability. With experties spanning complex soils, high water tables, and contaminated sites, we provide tailored designs that integrate seamlessly with structural, geotechnical, and drainage strategies.
Our services cover risk assessment, system specifications for Type A, B, C, or hybrid solutions, coordination with design teams, and on-site quality assurance. We also assist with product compliance and certification, ensuring every system meets New Zealand Building Code standards while while delivering enduring performance and peace of mind.
With expertise gained over many years and experience across multiple construction disciplines, Symetrix accurately diagnoses defects in existing façades for residential, commercial and public developments.
Our key objective is to analyse weatherproofing and structural inadequacies and recommend the most cost effective course of action to rectify the building to the standard that was expected at the time of its construction. This may involve recommendations to repair or replace existing claddings.
With expertise built over many years and experience across multiple construction disciplines, Symetrix accurately diagnoses defects in existing façades for residential, commercial, and public buildings.
Our primary objective is to identify weatherproofing and structural deficiencies and recommend the most cost-effective solutions to restore the building to the performance standards expected at the time of its construction. This may include recommendation for the repair or replacement of existing cladding systems.
In addition, Symetrix can provide façade Due Diligence Reports to assist building owners, purchasers, and investors in assessing the condition, compliance, and long-term performance of façade systems before acquisition or remedial work.
In the event of a dispute involving any type of façade or cladding, Symetrix provides expert witness services for building owners, contractors, body corporates, strata managers, insurance specialists, and legal professionals across New Zealand.
With extensive experience and deep industry knowledge, we review architectural designs, specifications, and construction processes to identify defects, assess performance issues, and advise on effective rectification strategies. This may include analysing original specifications against as-built outcomes to determine or failures in design and construction.
Symetrix is also frequently engaged to review and evaluate rectification proposals prepared by specialist is façade contractors, ensuring that the recommended solutions are technically sound, compliant, and cost-effective.
As the construction industry continues to grow in New Zealand, more and more overseas products are finding their place in the local market. International suppliers looking to compete with local New Zealand manufacturers must prove they can provide economical, durable, and weathertight products that are compliant with New Zealand codes and standards.
Drawing on our extensive knowledge of both domestic (AS/NZS) and international standards (including ASTM, AAMA, and BS EN), Symetrix provides comprehensive product assessment and engineering evaluations to support introduction of new façade and building envelope components into the New Zealand market. We provide suppliers with formal compliance statements and can assist in achieving BRANZ appraisal or CodeMark certification, ensuring products meet all regulatory and performance requirements.
Façade engineering focuses on designing, analyzing, and delivering building exteriors that balance aesthetics, performance, and safety. Unlike façade diagnostics, which identifies and resolves defects, façade engineering involves creating innovative, efficient, and resilient façade systems from the ground up.
It is important because façades influence a building’s energy performance, durability, and overall value. A well-engineered façade protects against environmental stresses, enhances comfort, reduces long-term maintenance costs, and supports sustainable design goals.
At Symetrix, our approach to façade engineering is holistic and collaborative. We integrate architectural vision with advanced engineering tools, performance simulations, and compliance requirements to deliver façades that are both visually striking and functionally reliable.
Symetrix philosophy is to provide a service that exceeds client expectations while developing trusting relationships that span entire careers. Our strong client focus and commitment to achieving best practice in project delivery is fundamental to the way we work, as is our belief that repeat business is the key measure of client satisfaction.
HESSAM MOOSAVI | DIRECTOR
MAHDI MOOSAVI | DIRECTOR
SHIHARA PERERA | SENIOR FACADE ENGINEER
EL JOHN DELA CRUZ | SENIOR FACADE ENGINEER
ALIREZA SHAHBAZI | FACADE ENGINEER