Studio XIII turns architectural sketches and challenging Auckland site geometry into clash-free Onshape 3D assemblies, AS 1100 workshop drawings, CNC laser-cut sheet metal, and functional 3D-printed hardware — powering both trade partners and our sister fabrication division, E13 Custom Gates & Automation.
Every custom architectural project fails or succeeds before the first extrusion is cut. Studio XIII eliminates site guesswork by uniting parametric cloud CAD, precision laser profiling, and physical prototyping directly alongside live fabrication.
Custom rule-driven Onshape assemblies and proprietary FeatureScript configurators that recalculate stiles, battens, raked ground slopes, hinge clearances, and hardware drill patterns automatically.
Clean A3 landscape workshop and client sign-off drawings in strict AS 1100 first-angle projection with AS 1101.3 weld symbols, exact cut lists, anchor set-outs, and automated bills of materials.
Production-ready flat-pattern DXFs engineered for 0.20 mm laser kerf and K = 0.33 press-brake folding — from perforated architectural screens and motor shrouds to xTool laser-engraved serial plates.
Rapid functional parts printed in UV-stable outdoor ASA, PETG, and carbon-fibre reinforced polymers: custom keypad/intercom angled bezels, weatherproof sensor housings, end caps, and repeatable weld jigs.
Full specification in genuine Dulux Powder Coatings (Duralloy, Duratec, and Electro architectural palettes) paired with genuine maker CAD models for European locks, hinges, safety beams, and high-duty motors.
Need the finished gate, fence, balustrade, or automated entrance built and installed? Studio XIII hands verified production packs straight to our Hobsonville fabrication and Auckland site team at E13.
Every architectural gate, acoustic louvre panel, boundary fence, and automated driveway system manufactured by E13 starts life on Studio XIII's parametric CAD bench. Explore our engineered gate platforms on e13.co.nz or book an on-site Auckland measure.
STUDIO XIII
E13 GATESUnlike generic drafting bureaus that draw shapes disconnected from workshop reality, Studio XIII designs directly for saw blades, fibre lasers, press brakes, and powder-coat ovens.
Architect DWGs, site levels, wind-zone exposure, hinge/motor clearances, and Dulux finish targets locked in upfront.
Full Onshape assembly built with real hardware step models so locks, carriages, and brackets fit first time.
Client & builder approval sheets plus separate workshop fabrication drawings, cut lists, and laser nests.
Direct DXF/STEP release to laser cutting, 3D-printed jigs/bezels, Dulux powder coating, and E13 manufacture.
| Engineering Parameter | Studio XIII House Standard | Workshop Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing Projection & Sheet | AS 1100 First-Angle · A3 Landscape · ≥2.5 mm Text | Unambiguous workshop reading when printed monochrome on the bench |
| Structural & Weld Detailing | AS 1101.3 Weld Symbols · Scales 1:1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25 | Exact weld prep, mitre orientation, and drainage/ventilation hole placement |
| Cutting & Folding Allowances | 3.0 mm Saw Kerf · 0.20 mm Laser Kerf · R = T (K 0.33) | Nested extrusions and folded shrouds assemble square without grinding |
| Architectural Finish Spec | Genuine Dulux Powder Coat Codes Only | Verified warranty compliance across Duralloy, Duratec & Electro ranges |
Studio XIII and E13 Custom Gates & Automation are sister divisions of Thirteenth Element Limited in Hobsonville, Auckland. Studio XIII handles parametric 3D CAD modelling, AS 1100 shop drawings, CNC laser detailing, and custom 3D-printed hardware; E13 fabricates, powder-coats in genuine Dulux finishes, and installs turnkey gate, fence, balustrade, and automation packages across Greater Auckland.
Yes. Alongside designing every bespoke system for E13, Studio XIII accepts trade and architectural commissions for Onshape 3D CAD modelling, FeatureScript automation, AS 1100 workshop drawing sets, laser-ready sheet-metal DXF packs, laser-engraved ID plates, and UV-stable 3D-printed components across New Zealand.
We work seamlessly with STEP, IGES, Parasolid, native Onshape links, DWG, DXF, STL/3MF, and architectural PDFs — issuing clean A3 PDF drawing packs, kerf-compensated laser DXFs, 3D STEP assemblies, and structured CSV/XLSX bills of materials.
Studio XIII is based in Hobsonville, Auckland 0616. We deliver remote 3D CAD, FeatureScript, and prototyping nationwide across New Zealand, and provide full on-site measure, fabrication, and installation across Auckland (Hobsonville, North Shore, West Auckland, Central/Eastern suburbs, South Auckland, and Rodney) through E13.
Whether you are an architect detailing a complex coastal entrance, a builder needing shop drawings that fit first time, or a homeowner wanting a custom gate engineered and built with E13, talk directly with our Hobsonville studio.
Tell us about your project and we will come back to you promptly from Hobsonville.