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Even better with time Lodge at the Hills is an architecturally exciting venue featuring corten steel and natural zinc cladding, which forms a dramatic black patina – its customised door hardware, in weathered brass, is by Chant Above: Gracefully weathering brass VS Locking Flush Pulls were some of the door handles of choice for the Lodge at the Hills in Queenstown, constructed by RBJ Builders. Facing page: Chant’s Line Pulls and Arch Lever Handles were customised to suit the luxury-meets-nature look and feel of the Lodge. Chant prides itself on creating individual solutions, either from its off-the-shelf ranges or from scratch, to meet the specific needs of architects or homeowners. Nestled in Queenstown’s pristine mountain landscape, Lodge at the Hills presents a luxury scenic escape sure to be at the top of any golfer’s bucket list. With every finish closely considered, Anna-Marie Chin Architects specified Chant’s sculptural door handles for the project. To the approval of the architect and owners, standard Chant ranges were increased in size, had accents exaggerated and, in some cases, were flipped for ease of use. Chant’s Line Pull, Locking Flush Pull and Arch Lever Handles were all reworked for the high-end lodge. Lodge at the Hills is very closely tied to the search | save | share at trendsideas.com land – both through the spectacular site and its black-patina cladding. In keeping with this, all the hardware was chosen in weathered brass, a finish that ages a little with every finger touch – adding a subtle history to the Lodge over time. For details, contact Chant, 136 Marua Rd, Ellerslie, Auckland, phone [phone]. Email: [email protected], or alternatively visit the website: www.chanthardware.com. search: 48793 or chant at trendsideas.com