CASE STUDY
Summerset St John’s Retirement Village represents the pinnacle of modern retirement living—where luxury, location, and lifestyle converge. Set in Auckland’s eastern suburbs with sweeping views and proximity to beaches, cafes, golf clubs, and key amenities, it offers an unmatched standard of comfort and care.
KOROK is proud to have played a vital role in ensuring the safety, acoustic comfort, and performance of this flagship development by supplying our fire and acoustic rated wall systems across key areas of the project.
- Year: 2024
- Location: Auckland
- Market Segment: Intertenancy Apartment
- Product Used: 78mm KOROK panels
- Architect: Summerset In-house Team & DGSE Ltd
- Installer: Salute Construction
Why KOROK Was Chosen
Summerset’s vision for St John’s included high-rise apartment living with resort-style amenities and a continuum of care offering. This meant acoustic privacy and fire safety were non-negotiable—especially in a multi-level setting with diverse accommodation types, from premium apartments to memory care suites.
Our systems were chosen for their:
- Proven fire resistance across intertenancy, service risers, lift shafts, and stairwells.
- Superior acoustic performance, critical for resident comfort and privacy.
- Lightweight yet robust construction, ensuring ease of installation while supporting the structural design and seismic requirements of the buildings.
KOROK’s solution allowed Summerset to meet stringent compliance demands while achieving the architectural and operational goals of the project.
