Ascendo Stairs by Ackworth House

Ascendo Stairs by Ackworth House Ackworth House has been trading for more than 40 years. Working with their team, clients can expect nothing less than excellent workmanship and service.

This has provided us with a wealth of expertise and knowledge in the building and joinery industries enabling us to offer you exceptional service that will find a solution to your building needs. The Ascendo stairs range includes modern architectural staircases that complement living and working spaces, lending a contemporary professional appeal to these areas. As trusted stairwell specialists, th

ey use only high-quality materials to create stair features that suit their clients’ unique needs and tastes. This series is engineered to meet New Zealand’s stringent building specifications; not only do the designer staircases look amazing, they are also manufactured to a high standard, making them perfect for use in residential and commercial spaces.

Feature stairs in commercial environments are rarely just about the stair.On the BNZ project at 80 Queen Street, the bri...
20/04/2026

Feature stairs in commercial environments are rarely just about the stair.

On the BNZ project at 80 Queen Street, the brief was simple on paper, connect two levels.

In reality, it sat right in the middle of structure, finishes, compliance, sequencing, and live site constraints.

This is where these elements tend to come unstuck when they’re split across multiple trades. Small gaps in coordination turn into programme delays, cost creep, and compromises on the final result.

Our approach is to bring the entire scope under one package, resolving the junctions between base build and finished elements early, and delivering it as a coordinated outcome on site.

The result is a clean connection between levels that does exactly what it’s meant to do, without the noise that usually comes with it.

More of these opportunities are starting to show up across the CBD as buildings are repositioned and upgraded. Worth getting them right early.

Link to the case study below 👇

https://www.ackworthhouse.co.nz/projects/the-bnz-queen-street-staircase

From workshop → installation → reveal, this spiral stair transforms a wine cellar into a stunning feature.Every detail s...
25/02/2026

From workshop → installation → reveal, this spiral stair transforms a wine cellar into a stunning feature.

Every detail showcases craftsmanship and design.

Thinking about a spiral staircase for your home? Stairs by Ackworth House brings your vision to life.

Everyone sees the finished stair…Few notice the engineering, tolerances, and coordination behind it.
24/02/2026

Everyone sees the finished stair…
Few notice the engineering, tolerances, and coordination behind it.

Most commercial stairs are built to tick the compliance box.The best ones are built for the people who use them.How they...
22/02/2026

Most commercial stairs are built to tick the compliance box.

The best ones are built for the people who use them.

How they move.
How they gather.
How the space feels.

A great stair doesn’t need to shout.
It just makes the whole building work better.

Most commercial stairs are built to tick the compliance box.The best ones are built for the people who use them.How they...
22/02/2026

Most commercial stairs are built to tick the compliance box.

The best ones are built for the people who use them.

How they move.
How they gather.
How the space feels.

A great stair doesn’t need to shout.
It just makes the whole building work better.

If a staircase is treated as an afterthought…the whole home can feel like it.The best homes are designed around the stai...
16/02/2026

If a staircase is treated as an afterthought…
the whole home can feel like it.

The best homes are designed around the stair
not forced to work with one later.

That’s where real architectural impact comes from.

It’s not just how it looks.
It’s how everything flows around it.


This Thursday at 10 Limerick Lane in Queenstown we’re hosting an open day inside one of our recent four story hillside p...
24/11/2025

This Thursday at 10 Limerick Lane in Queenstown we’re hosting an open day inside one of our recent four story hillside projects.

Alongside us will be two strong collaborators.
Leonie Hamill will be there to talk through the interior detailing she designed for the home, and Forté will be on site with some of their timber and interior finish options. It will be a solid opportunity to see how design intent, materials and engineering come together in a finished project.

It is a casual drop in between 10 AM and 2 PM with free coffee and food.
If you are working in architecture, building or interior design, this is one worth putting in your calendar.

DM to book in a walkthrough time.














17/11/2025

We’re opening up one of our Queenstown projects on Thursday 27 November at 10 Limerick Lane, and you’re invited.

It’s a pretty epic home, spanning four storeys on the hillside with a few special staircases tying it all together. Hidden structure, LED under-tread lighting, warm timber and glass.

We’re running a casual drop-in from 10 AM to 2 PM with coffee, snacks, and a chance to have a proper nosey around. Come chat about the design, the engineering, and how it all came together.

Architects, builders, designers, homeowners, you’re all welcome.
If you want to lock in a time (or guarantee a coffee), DM me and I’ll book you in.

More details to come soon, keen to get a good bunch of people along for this one.

10 Limerick Lane, Queenstown
10 AM – 2 PM Thursday 27th November

07/10/2025

✨ From Workshop to WOW! ✨

Our latest spiral staircase project has just been completed — and it’s one we’re especially proud of! 😍

This slideshow takes you behind the scenes, from precise manufacturing in our workshop, through to careful installation, and finally that jaw-dropping finished look.

Every curve, every detail, every step designed to impress 💫

If you’re planning a new build or renovation and want your staircase to make a statement — talk to the specialists at Ackworth House.

👉 Start your staircase journey today: www.ackworthhouse.co.nz

Detail worth a closer look.The warm tones, fine grain, and natural variation of Jarrah timber bring depth and individual...
01/09/2025

Detail worth a closer look.
The warm tones, fine grain, and natural variation of Jarrah timber bring depth and individuality to every tread. Combined with precise shaping and finishing, the result is as tactile as it is beautiful.

Talk to us about making timber details a highlight in your next project.

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Whangarei
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