How We Saved a Port Hacking Paradise: The Ultimate Penthouse Transformation
The view was breathtaking. The heat was unbearable.
Overlooking a gorgeous bay, the massive, west-facing balcony of the Port Hacking Penthouse was completely exposed to brutal afternoon sun and fierce coastal winds. The intense heat didn’t just make the outdoor deck a total no-go zone during the day—it baked the inside of the penthouse, too.
Reclaiming the Paradise
But we found a way to take the space back.
To create a seamless, all-weather living area, we installed three coupled Renson Camargue louvred roofs. The Camargue was selected because it effortlessly blends premium architectural features into one sleek, sophisticated package.
To protect against the blinding western sun, wind, and rain, we fully enclosed the system with integrated Renson Fixscreens. Now, the homeowners can effortlessly control their privacy, light, and airflow at the touch of a button.
The Structural Constraint (And How We Beat It)
Then came the real challenge.
Because of the building’s strict waterproof floor membrane, drilling down to bolt the new structure was completely out of the question. For a standard installation, that’s a dead end.
Here is how we solved it. A’besco custom-designed and engineered specialised, heavy-duty brackets. Instead of anchoring to the floor, these brackets secured the massive structure directly to the structural walls. The delicate floor membrane stayed entirely untouched, while the penthouse gained a robust, 160km/h wind-rated system with maximum stability.
The Ultimate Reason to Stay
By adding integrated lighting and heating, we turned a daytime problem into a luxury entertaining space that thrives year-round, well into the evening.
The premium Renson system did more than fix a hot deck—it transformed the way the homeowners live. What was once an unlivable zone is now their absolute favorite part of the home. In fact, it completely changed their long-term plans, becoming the very reason they decided to stay in the property.
