Architectural metalwork, Queenstown

Brass and copper metalwork

We work in brass and copper for kitchens, bathrooms and feature cladding. That includes brass-clad islands and cabinetry, brass benchtops and integrated sinks, brass-framed mirrors, vessel basins, canopies and wall cladding, as well as copper where a warmer tone is wanted.

Brass can be brushed, polished or patinated. Our patina finishes range from a light aged tone to a deep, mottled dark bronze, and we seal them so they settle rather than keep changing. Sheet is cut on the fibre laser and folded on the press brake, so clad panels meet with clean, tight edges.

Design, fabrication, finishing and installation all happen in-house at our Frankton, Queenstown workshop. We work with architects, interior designers and joiners across Queenstown and Central Otago, and we fit the brass ourselves so the finish is protected right through to handover.

SEE OUR WORK

What we make

  • Brass and copper wall and joinery cladding
  • Brass-clad kitchen islands and cabinetry
  • Brass benchtops and integrated sinks
  • Brass-framed mirrors
  • Brass vessel basins and vanity tops
  • Patina, brushed and polished finishes

How it works

  1. 1. Design

    3D model and shop drawings

    We model every piece in 3D and issue shop drawings for sign-off, working from your architect's drawings or a sketch.

    Design service
  2. 2. Fabricate

    Laser, fold, weld and finish in-house

    Cut on our fibre laser, folded on the press brake, welded and finished in our Frankton workshop.

    Fabricate service
  3. 3. Install

    Our team fits what it built

    The people who made the piece install it on site, so it fits the way it was drawn.

    Install service

Recent work

Kitchen island clad in patinated brass with a mottled dark bronze finish, in an open-plan living spacePatinated brass-clad island against a backlit onyx wallPatinated brass cladding on a tall joinery unit, with an LED strip under the overhead cabinetIntegrated sink and benchtop in patinated brass with a brass tapBrushed brass-clad overhead cabinetry above a stone kitchen island with brass tapwarePair of brass-framed pill-shaped mirrors above twin brass vessel basins on a stone vanityBrass-framed mirrors over two brushed brass vessel basins with brass tapwareLarge wall mirror with a wide brushed brass frameRound brass-framed mirror and brass basin in an ensuite with a stone vanityDouble brass vessel basins and round brass mirrors on a travertine vanityClose-up of a brushed brass vessel basin and tall brass tapRound brass-framed mirror mounted on a patinated steel feature wall

All photos are of FOCAL work, designed, fabricated and installed by our team. See more in the portfolio.

Questions we are often asked

How long does brass work take?

Allow 4 to 6 weeks from approved shop drawings. Brass and patina work needs more finishing and handling than plain steel, so we confirm the programme with the quote and coordinate delivery with your joiner or builder.

Can you work from our architect's or interior designer's drawings?

Yes. We take architect's and interior designer's drawings, model the piece in 3D and issue shop drawings with the finish specified, so you can sign off on the detail before we cut sheet.

What brass finishes do you offer?

Brushed, polished and patinated brass, from a light aged tone through to a dark bronze. We send finish samples before fabrication so the tone is agreed on a real sample, not a photo.

Will the brass tarnish?

Unsealed brass changes colour with use and that is part of its character. We seal brass with wax or lacquer depending on where the piece is used and the look you want: wax keeps a softer, living finish that is easy to refresh, while lacquer locks the colour in for benchtops, basins and handles that get daily use.

Do you install, and where?

Yes. We install our own brass work so the finish is protected through to handover. We cover Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wānaka and Central Otago.

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Start your project

Send us your drawings or a sketch and we will come back with a quote and a programme.

03 746 7055·george@focalqt.com

FOCAL, 19 Margaret Place, Frankton, Queenstown