Stella Apartments

About the property

Few locales are as well suited to promoting the growth of luxury apartment living as the west side of the metropolitan Los Angeles area.

Stella Apartments was designed and built in the beautiful Marina del Rey area of Southern California, close to the Pacific Ocean and a picturesque harbor filled with luxury yachts. Incorporating more than two hundred contemporary apartments, ground floor restaurants and retail spaces, outdoor recreation space including a spectacular pool area, and a modern fitness center, the mixed-use facility provides a first-in-class living experience for its occupants.

Category

Multifamily Living

Project

Stella Apartments

Location
Product

Opus50

Fencing & Railing Infill

Stella Apartments utilizes Opus50 architectural gratings for railing infill panels bordering balconies, exterior walkways, as well as stairways and stair landings throughout the property. The clean, linear design of Opus50 panels creates a pleasing visual element that also fulfills the necessary security and structural demands of the application.

Opus50 panels used for infill on apartment balconies
Opus50 panels used for exterior stairways

Architectural Gratings

Opus architectural grating combines rigidity, code compliance, and a handsome appearance that will stand the test of time. The timeless rectilinear panels can be fabricated to intricate shapes and sizes, and are available in a variety of finish coats. Opus panels are maintenance free, and provide a dramatic and functional accent to any project.

Opus50 infill panel with railing
Opus50 panels used for a stair landing

Metallized and Powder Coat Finish

“Metallized–Powder” is a premium coating offering superior corrosion resistance when aesthetics are of the utmost importance.

During this process, the base material is cleaned by abrasive blasting, sprayed with molten zinc-aluminum, and coated with an epoxy powder primer. The material is then top coated with a polyester powder coat in any RAL color. The thorough surface preparation and application of zinc-aluminum create a galvanic action that penetrates the surface of the metal and impedes rusting even if the powder and zinc surfaces are compromised.

The powder coating provides desired color and additional layers of corrosion resistance. This finish is recommended for outdoor applications and is considered particularly effective near coastal waters.