PCNZ Property Industry Awards 2020 Magazine

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1 Christchurch Town Hall Conservation Project 2 University of Waikato, Tauranga Campus 3 National Biocontainment Laboratory – Ministry of Primary Industries 4 Waitohi – Johnsonville Community Hub 5 Wanaka Community Pool (Stage 2 of the Wanaka Recreation Centre) 6 Faculty of Dentistry University of Otago 7 Airways Auckland Airport 8 Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o te Tonga o Hokianga 9 The University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering / Te Herenga Mātai Pūkaha (B405) 10 Defence House 11 Westfield Newmarket 12 North Shore Surgical Centre 13 Air New Zealand Regional Lounge 14 Te Omanga Hospice 15 Victoria University Maru 16 Inflight Logistics Warehouse 17 University of Auckland, The Old Arts Building, (Building 119)

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Introduction

ABOUT THE AWARDS T

he Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards celebrate the outstanding teams behind the country’s top developments and refurbishments. These prestigious awards are presented to the talented visionaries, architects, engineers, surveyors, designers and construction teams responsible for bringing to life some of New Zealand’s most impressive properties.

These buildings not only enhance the urban landscape but support a range of endeavours, from enterprise to education, residential to recreation. Congratulations to all of this year’s deserving winners.

These awards recognise some of the very best and innovative properties around the country.

THE JUDGING PROCESS Submissions are assessed on the following principles:

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Economic and financial criteria Project vision and innovation (includes degree of difficulty) Design and construction Owner and user satisfaction Sustainability and efficiency of operation

This year, there are 11 award categories and one Supreme Award winner: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Multi-Unit Residential Property Award Greenstone Group Education Property Award RCP Commercial Office Property Award Holmes Consulting Group Tourism and Leisure Property Award Templeton Urban Land Developments Property Award Yardi Retail Property Award CBRE Industrial Property Award Warren and Mahoney Civic and Arts Property Award Fagerhult NZ Health and Medical Property Award Naylor Love Heritage and Adaptive Reuses Property Award Resene Green Building Property Award Rider Levett Bucknall Supreme Award

+ MERIT is awarded to properties that the judges deem to have ‘something special’ about the way in which the development or project was undertaken. There may be multiple Merit Award winners in each category.

+ EXCELLENCE awards are presented to properties that are

deemed to be among the best in their chosen category, and that symbolise excellence within the property industry across all aspects of the evaluation. There may be multiple Excellence award winners in each category.

+ BEST IN CATEGORY winners are awarded where a property

stands out as the ‘best of the best’ against the other entries in their category. There is only one Best in Category Award winner in each category, with these properties also in the running for the overall Supreme Award.

A SHINING NIGHT

The property industry’s annual awards night is not just about acknowledging beautiful buildings. It’s also an excuse for a lavish black tie event. Last year’s was no exception. Held in Auckland’s Spark Arena, the Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards attracted a roll call of the industry’s best for a night of revelry.

Left Host Antonia Prebble welcomes Steve Gracey of Rider Levett Bucknall to the stage. Above Antonia Prebble and Property Council chief executive Leonie Freeman.

Below Live entertainment by the incredible Vospertron Neon Dance performers.

Above and right Deserving winners and glamorous guests enjoy the festivities.

Below The Supreme Winners of the Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett ¯ Bucknall Property Industry Awards for 2019, the Turanga (Christchurch City Public Library) project team.

Huge thanks to our naming rights sponsor Rider Levett Bucknall for making these awards so illustrious. The global quantity surveying company was founded in England by Henry Cooper in 1785 and has gone on to work on some of the world’s most exciting landmark buildings, including the Sydney Opera House, the London Olympic Games park and the CityCenter in Las Vegas. The brand has become a powerhouse not only in quantity surveying but also cost management, project management and advisory services.

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Judging

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ominees are invited to complete an awards submission that details all facets of the development, from project costs, potential return, design, construction, sustainability and efficiency to tenant and owner testimonials, project vision, innovation and category-specific criteria.

All the properties are subject to a rigorous judging process by our panel of experts. Each of the judges brings his or her unique specialist skills to the evaluation process so we have an eminently knowledgeable panel well-versed in

MEET THE JUDGES

finding the very best-of-the-best properties in each awards category.

The judging process is carried out both on paper and in person – the panel visits nearly 100 properties to thoroughly assess each project individually.

When all the site visits have been completed, our judges reconvene to deliberate on their scores and reach an agreement on the Best in Category, Excellence and Merit Award winners in each group, as well as the Supreme Award winner.

CHIEF JUDGE

Property Council gives special thanks to our panel of judges, who have dedicated considerable time and expertise evaluating submissions and participating in site visits. Their diligence and knowledge ensure the process is robust and enables us to bring these awards to you each year.

Andrew Evans Independent Director

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Alaina Beattie Darroch

Alex Cutler Urban Constructs

Kelly Bunyan Spark

Mitchell Jefferson Living Property

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Mark Parlane Colliers International

Alison Hunter Hunter Hindmarsh

Chris Gudgeon Independent Director

Tristan Ilich Aurecon

Richard Anderson Rider Levett Bucknall

Jeremy Whelan Ignite Architects

Andrew Eagles New Zealand Green Building Council

Rebecca MacDonald Air New Zealand

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Welcome

SHAPING AOTEAROA

C ‘These visionary buildings continually elevate the urban landscape and become a symbol of civic pride.’

Above The Nelson Airport terminal’s statement ceiling.

Right Westfield Newmarket brings greenery inside.

Bottom left Auckland Central Police Station.

Bottom right Pic’s Peanut Butter World in Nelson.

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ABOUT PROPERTY COUNCIL NEW ZEALAND

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Property Council is the leading advocate for New Zealand’s largest industry – property. A not-for-profit organisation, the Property Council connects more than 10,000 property professionals, championing the interests of more than 590 member companies that have a collective $50 billion investment in New Zealand property.

Our membership is broad and includes some of the largest commercial and residential property owners and developers in New Zealand. The property industry comes together at 80-plus Property Council events, which offer professional development, exceptional networking and access to industry-leading research.

ommercial property is a key pillar in the New Zealand economy. It contributes an eighth of our total GPD, approximately $29.8 billion, to the economy each year. It’s vital we recognise and honour outstanding properties in their respective fields, which is precisely what this magazine showcases.

This year’s entries are as diverse as they are inspiring. From police stations to public libraries, airports and large-scale malls, these properties demonstrate that building a functional structure is just the beginning.

The vast team of experts who have worked on these projects have all strived to deliver function and return on investment, but also to create something that becomes a focal point for the local community, a space that fits into its environment and offers real value to those who work or inhabit

it. These visionary buildings continually elevate the urban landscape and become a symbol of civic pride, creating space for communities of all descriptions to thrive.

As a former judge, I know how difficult it was for the judging panel to decide on one Supreme Winner, but I thank them for their expertise and careful consideration. I’d also like to thank our sponsors, particularly our long-time partner Rider Levett Bucknall, for enabling us to continue to reward excellence.

Ngā mihi,

Leonie Freeman

Chief Executive Property Council New Zealand

Contents

PROPERTY INDUSTRY AWARDS MAGAZINE EDITOR Rebecca Barry Hill ART DIRECTOR Nicola Feeney DESIGNERS Jeannie Ferguson Hayley Pearce

PG16 GREEN BUILDING

PG21 TOURISM & LEISURE

PG59 CIVIC & ARTS

PG87 HERITAGE & ADAPTIVE REUSES

PG97 RETAIL

PG109 MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL

PG147 EDUCATION

PG155 COMMERCIAL OFFICE

PG165 URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENTS

PG171 INDUSTRIAL

PG195 HEALTH & MEDICAL

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Winners

SUPREME WINNER WASTE MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS, AUCKLAND

CIVIC & ARTS EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY – Hastings Police Station, Hawke,s Bay

EXCELLENCE – Building C, Mt Eden Corrections Facility, Auckland – Hihiaua Cultural Centre, Whangārei – Te Manawa (Westgate Library), Auckland

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MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY – 132 Halsey, Auckland

EXCELLENCE – Outlook Mission Bay, Auckland – SKHY, Auckland – White St & High St, Rangiora – Wilsher Village, Auckland

MERIT – Rawhiti Estate, Auckland – SugarTree, Auckland – Te Hononga Tāngata, Royal Oak Housing Community, Auckland

INDUSTRIAL EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY – Waste Management Headquarters, Auckland

EXCELLENCE – NCI, Auckland

MERIT – Autex Manufacturing Warehouse, Auckland – 17 Landing Dr, Auckland – 19 Timberly Rd, Auckland – Inflight Logistics Warehouse, Auckland

EDUCATION EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY – University of Waikato, Tauranga Campus, Tauranga

EXCELLENCE – Beatrice Tinsley building, University of Canterbury, Christchurch – Fantails Estate, Auckland – University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering, Auckland

GREEN BUILDING

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EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY

– University of Otago Performing Arts Studio and Suite, Dunedin – Avonside Girls, and Shirley Boys, High Schools, Christchurch – Victoria University of Wellington Maru Building, Wellington – Western Springs College Ngā Puna O Waiōrea, Auckland – Whanganui Collegiate School Arrivals Precinct, Whanganui

– Waste Management Headquarters, Auckland

EXCELLENCE – 82 Wyndham St, Auckland – Inflight Logistics Warehouse, Auckland

HERITAGE & ADAPTIVE REUSES EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY – Christchurch Town Hall Conservation Project, Christchurch

EXCELLENCE – Catalina Bay, Auckland – University of Auckland Old Arts Building, Auckland – Whanganui Collegiate School HG Carver Memorial Library, Whanganui

MERIT – Northern Club, Auckland – Plant & Food Research Hamilton and Cunningham Buildings, Auckland – Ramada Suites, Auckland

COMMERCIAL OFFICE EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY – Defence House, Wellington

EXCELLENCE – Te Ao Nui, Palmerston North – Waste Management Headquarters, Auckland

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TOURISM & LEISURE EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY EXCELLENCE

URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENTS

– Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch

EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY

MERIT

– Kōwhai Ridge, Auckland

– Air New Zealand Regional Lounge, Auckland – Dark Sky Project, Tekapō – Hawke,s Bay Health and Sports Institute, Hastings – He Puna Taimoana, Christchurch – Nelson Airport Terminal, Nelson – Pullman Rotorua, Rotorua – Ramada Suites by Wyndham, Auckland – Wānaka Community Pool, (stage 2 Wānaka Recreation Centre)

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HEALTH & MEDICAL EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY – Te Omanga Hospice, Wellington

– Ravenswood, North Canterbury – Waiata Shores, Auckland

RETAIL EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY

EXCELLENCE

– Riverside Market, Christchurch

– National Biocontainment Laboratory (MPI), Wellington

EXCELLENCE

MERIT – University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry, Auckland – North Shore Surgical Centre, Auckland

– Westfield Newmarket, Auckland

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– New World Pukekohe, Auckland 15

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‘This is a workplace design concept that prioritises culture and enhances employee experience.’

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EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY

Left Central to the design is the Hub, which links the corporate and operational arms of the company.

Above Low-E glazing allows maximum light transmittance.

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he striking new Waste Management New Zealand (WM) Auckland headquarters, (entered in the Green Category), is a fit-for-purpose, worldclass development.

Stride Property (SP) and WM developed the 9100sqm facility on a 5.2-hectare site in East Tāmaki. The new build meets current needs but is also designed to adapt as and when the organisation evolves. The project also achieves WM’s vision of consolidating four sites into one.

Among its list of other trendsetting achievements is how it combines both operational and non-operational activities in one innovative centre, and improves corporate welfare. By merging operational and corporate functions, this is a workplace design concept that prioritises culture and enhances employee experience.

Central to the design is the Hub, which was given prominence in the strategic brief and is the most tangible driver of organisational culture following the move-in.

The Hub is important because it provides a connection between the corporate and operational activities, which is fundamental to the success of this project.

The building design physically separates health and safety-sensitive operations from the rest of the site.

It also features a purpose-built workshop that allows for innovative safety features not present at WM’s previous facilities.

Access points into operational areas are tightly controlled and minimise the effects of the operation on the surrounding roads. Traffic movement on the site uses a one-way system for efficiency of movement and safety.

WM is setting itself apart through its focus on initiatives such as sustainability in an industrial context, always considering the impact on the environment from its activities. Incorporating sustainable solutions was fundamental: efficient low-E glazing allows maximum light transmittance, while maintaining an efficient thermal envelope. Thermo-mass concrete combines the durable aesthetic of concrete with a thermally efficient panel.

The facility is a pilot project for the New Zealand Green Building Council’s Green Star – Design & As Built NZ tool and is registered for an As Built Rating.

It is likely to be the first project in New Zealand to be assessed using the new tool, which will be used to rate all types of buildings and projects.

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Above The new Waste Management New Zealand Auckland headquarters combines four sites into one top facility.

Below The facility is a pilot project for the New Zealand Green Building Council’s Green Star for environmental sustainability.

succeeds in improving the daily lives of staff, while allowing WM to operate as responsible corporate citizens.

“A fully integrated development, with sustainability at its heart, Waste Management’s Auckland headquarters has been a true collaboration between lessor and lessee,” says Mark Luker, General Manager, Development at Stride Property.

“By unifying visions across various project disciplines and stages, the project has ultimately achieved a 5-star green rating and meets Waste Management’s workplace principles of safety, comfort, flexibility, brand expression, connectivity and an uplifting environment. This is a truly world-class facility.” +

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THIS CATEGORY REPRESENTS AN INDUSTRY THAT IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING AND INNOVATING. TACKLING HERITAGE OVERLAYS, COMMUNITY NEEDS AND COMPLICATED BRIEFS, ENTRANTS NEED TO OVERCOME A DIVERSE RANGE OF ISSUES.

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Left The striking blue facade of the building was upgraded.

Above: The Churchill Bar is a destination in its own right.

‘As a refurbishment, not a new development, the Four Points Sheraton was delivered to market quickly and efficiently.’

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elivered to market in just 18 months, the Four Points by Sheraton in central Auckland is the result of a rejuvenation of a tired office block into a stylish four-and-a-half-star hotel.

Russell Property Group bought the property at the end of 2016 and put into practice all the skills and expertise it had acquired from bringing a damaged Christchurch hotel and an Auckland apartment block back to life.

Situated on the corner of Queen St and Mayoral Dr in the city’s Aotea Arts Quarter, the former 1980s office tower is fronted on Queen St by the facade of the original 1883 Queen’s Head Tavern. Both structures have been retained, but enhanced, extended and repurposed to create the 21-storey hotel.

The building has been strengthened to have a 100 per cent New Building Standard earthquake rating and extended a further two floors to modernise the building profile. The roofline underwent considerable structural change with the stepped top floors expanded, and then an additional two floors added.

Apart from modernising, it also increased floor space and allowed for facade glass panel recycling on lower floors.

Keeping the blue glass facade was essential, although it had not been well maintained resulting in salt air delamination and affected seals. With damaged panels and all seals replaced, the glass was thoroughly cleaned and buffed to return it to its former brilliance.

The curved facade and angled shape of the building made configuration of the rooms a real challenge. The hotel has 255 rooms with the standard floors on levels 6-17, each with 18 rooms of different sizes and shapes later interpreted as 10 different room types.

Further features are the executive suites on the top levels, an adaptable ballroom-sized conference facility and Auckland’s highest roof-top bar, The Churchill, which provides 360-degree views across Auckland city and has become a destination in its own right.

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Natural light floods into the lobby, while light and views are maximised in the suites.

The heritage facade on Queen St could not be altered, but this serves as an exclusive entry for conference and rooftop bar guests.

The Mayoral Dr entrance was previously a cafe with small carpark, but was transformed to provide a stylish reception and restaurant entry. The reception lobby has maintained a two-level stud and has been opened up to provide an airy, attractive and welcoming main entry. A local artist was commissioned to create pieces that reflect the history of the site and use some materials from the original building.

The Four Points by Sheraton was rapidly delivered to market through the innovative use of nine staged consents. This fast-track programme, while sometimes tricky to manage, allowed work to progress on the upper levels, while the first 16 fully operational floors below were handed to the hotel in time for the Lions rugby tour in June 2018.

Construction access was a challenge at times – the site is on a busy corner for both pedestrians and vehicles, and there are public transport stops outside both entrances. Airedale St, a dead-end street which runs behind the building, was used for crane set-up and to manage most deliveries, which meant minimal 25

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neighbourhood disruption. Cantilevered scaffolding was used to build the top three levels.

Sustainability was top of mind for the developers. As well as revamping an existing building, they included features such as heat recovery systems that use heat from extracted bathroom air, high-efficiency natural gas boilers that work with the heat recovery system to warm the rooms, and LED lighting in all new-build areas and escape stairs. High-efficiency shower heads, tapware and cisterns minimise water use.

Four lifts and other services have all been upgraded and a building management system and electrical management system installed. A back-up generator can keep essential services running for extended periods without mains power. A future-proofed cable network has capacity for significantly increased in-room data usage.

The hotel is close to all amenities – the bus to the airport and local city buses stop at both entrances and it is only a short walk to the Britomart transport hub.

The hotel is also close to the planned Albert St train station and provides cycle and scooter racks for guests. +

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON, AUCKLAND 396 Queen Street, Auckland

OWNER RUSSELL PROPERTY GROUP AND LOCKWOOD PROPERTIES – 396 QUEEN UNINCORPORATED JV DEVELOPER RUSSELL PROPERTY GROUP CONSTRUCTION DOMINION CONSTRUCTORS ARCHITECT DALMAN ARCHITECTS (BASE BUILD) STRUCTURAL ENGINEER AURECON SERVICES, MECHANICAL ENGINEER HARRISON GRIERSON QUANTITY SURVEYOR BARNES, BEAGLEY, DOHERR OTHER CONSULTANTS INTERIOR DESIGNER: STUDIO DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE; INTERIOR DESIGNER (CHURCHILL BAR): IZZARD DESIGN

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H He Puna Taimoana transforms the seaside suburb of New Brighton with a community facility that respects and enhances its surroundings.

e Puna Taimoana is a star of the New Brighton regeneration programme.

The open-air hot-water pool complex, which has a sauna, steam room, cafe and playground, is a key component of the $19.2 million transformation of the seaside suburb’s foreshore by the Christchurch City Council and Development Christchurch (DCL). It’s expected that He Puna Taimoana will attract visitors from around the country.

Development of the coastal site required careful planning. The easterly wind is challenging, and extensive modelling was carried out to design a boundary fence and land forms that not only act as windbreaks, but also allow views to the ocean. New sand dunes have been formed along the eastern boundaries and planted with native grasses to regenerate the original flora of the area.

Landscaping has been designed to ensure the project enhances the site.

‘People are delighted at the effectiveness of the design and being able to relax in beautiful hot-water pools.’

He Puna Taimoana is a true community project. Locals were part of the planning process from the beginning and their ideas, which focused on creating an inclusive, family-friendly flexible space with natural elements, were adopted.

“People are delighted at the effectiveness of the design and being able to relax in beautiful hot-water pools, in the lee of the wind and with stunning vistas,” says project manager, Paul Haggath.

All areas within the complex have ramps, handrails into pools, specialist access equipment and accessible change benches for maximum independence.

A state-of-the-art Poolpod platform — the first in the South Island — helps visitors who need mobility assistance to get in and out of the pools.

Robust project management and teamwork ensured the project was completed on time and under its $14 million budget. He Puna Taimoana required

contractors with a range of skills, including construction of coastal protection, sand dunes and boardwalks, as well as the fitting of pool pumps and filtration.

The team worked together to design an innovative bore-fed heat-exchange system for the series of interconnected pools. Water is drawn from dedicated boreholes, which avoids placing undue pressure on the town water infrastructure. The developers worked closely with Matapopore – cultural design consultants and advisors who ensure Ngāi Tūāhuriri/Ngāi Tahu values, aspirations and narratives are embedded within the Christchurch recovery. The design integrates aspects of the cultural narrative such as reflecting the historic importance of the area and its connectivity between land and ocean.

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The natural salt-water pools occupy the site of the original baths from the 1930s.

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paying homage to the natural salt-water pools that occupied the site from the 1930s. The results have been pleasing.

“While we haven’t formally canvassed visitors, businesses or the local community, we’ve had many discussions about He Puna Taimoana,” says Haggath. “The feedback has almost all been positive and it has been particularly pleasing to hear from local businesses in the Brighton Mall that they have noticed an increase in foot traffic and customers since the hot pools were opened. This was, after all, the aim of the project and it’s hugely positive to hear this feedback.” + HE PUNA TAIMOANA 195 Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch

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elson Airport has New Zealand’s fifth busiest terminal and its significant redevelopment demonstrates regional confidence. The innovative design is industry-leading and supports operations into the coming decades and beyond.

The old building, constructed in 1975, did not meet code or function efficiently to accommodate ever-increasing passenger numbers. Future growth of up to 1.4 million passengers is projected into 2035, and this increased capacity needed to be considered in the design. The 5500sqm single-storey terminal building was commissioned by Nelson Airport in 2015. The project was managed by Aesculus, designed by Studio Pacific Architecture and constructed by Naylor Love.

As a key regional entry point, the terminal needed to express a sense of place in its built form. The brief to the architects was for an airport that operates efficiently

‘Both efficient and dramatic, the design achieves a lofty, open interior with minimal internal columns.’

as a transport hub and viable business; and that performs aspirationally to reflect regional uniqueness, connects to the landscape and incorporates local materials.

Sustainability, improvements to safety and customer experience, increased efficiency and enhanced public amenities were also essential to the design brief.

The significant and dramatic use of locally sourced and manufactured timber provides a number of outcomes. Crafted timber elements, as developed by Dunning Thornton, provide a complex structural solution, and the innovative folded-plate roof references the surrounding mountains. Both efficient and evocative, the design achieves a lofty, open interior with minimal internal columns.

The building has seismic resilience, achieving 100 per cent of New Building Standard for an Importance Level 3 Building. It is the first major building in New Zealand to employ an RSFJ (resilient slip friction joint) seismic isolation system.

Local pinus radiata from Nelson Pine Industries was used for building columns, mullions, beams and rafters. Plywood has been used for the roof diaphragm. Components have been CNC cut for 56 roof triangles that were prefabricated in an existing hangar. The 7.5-tonne triangles were then craned into place with less than 5mm of tolerance.

The roof elements incorporate acoustic baffles, and columns and mullions conceal service cabling. This eliminates the need to overlay with cosmetic finishes, yet provides accessibility should technology need upgrading.

Flexible internal planning incorporates ‘pods’ that float beneath the roof and house operational requirements, retail, and food and beverage offerings. The material palette is simple – stripped back to highlight the structure and to create a calming backdrop for the mix of spaces within.

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The carefully articulated roof incorporates extensive glazing and louvres to maximise natural light and passive ventilation.

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Curtain-wall glazing and profiled metal cladding wrap the building envelope and a suspended concrete slab makes up the ground level. The simplicity at this level is a foil to the highly complex and visually striking drama above. The entire public space is passively ventilated, and the building uses many innovative features to produce a highly sustainable asset.

Along the building’s northern facade, chevron-shaped canopies have multiple benefits: they act as large plenums to extract warm air from solar chimneys, provide shading to the interior, and reduce the extent of glazing required at this aspect.

“This project provided a unique opportunity to create a highly functional, modern and enduring gateway to the region,” says Matt Griffin, Aesculus director.

“The project team shared this vision and worked closely with the client to ensure this became a reality, while exceeding all project parameters along the way.” + NELSON AIRPORT TERMINAL Trent Drive, Nelson

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There were numerous construction and operating complexities to negotiate throughout the

project, but the results reward guests with superbly finished rooms and some of the best views in Auckland.

‘The Built NZ team successfully negotiated a complex build and council approval regime to create 21 spectacular rooms.’

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here were challenges aplenty in the fit-out and refurbishment of the Hilton Auckland’s eighth floor, but the end result was 21 guest suites that marry seamlessly with the existing building.

The lightweight concrete floor wasn’t originally designed for the additional rooms the hotel wanted and it required extensive work to accommodate them.

Add to that the Hilton’s location, jutting out into the Waitematā Harbour, and the fact that the hotel was operating as usual during the project, and you get a sense of the complexity of the task awaiting construction partner Built.

The Princes Wharf site made planning and logistics difficult. Vehicles had to be lower than 1.8m to fit into the basement loading dock, meaning waste couldn’t be taken out by trucks the traditional way and deliveries could not be taken to the site’s set-down area on level three. As a result, 30 days of crane hire and 1000kg lift trips were needed to constantly feed the project. These had to be scheduled around hotel operations, events and the arrival and departure of cruise ships.

“The Built team successfully negotiated a complex build and council approval regime, reconstructing the roof and upper levels of the hotels to create 21

spectacular new hotel rooms,” says Jenny Watt, GL Investment Management, Hilton Auckland. “Works included extending the existing lifts and seamlessly integrating the new level. Built established clear communication protocols at the outset and a successful working partnership developed with the hotel team, enabling hotel operations to be maintained throughout construction.”

Scaffolding with a shrink wrap canopy was built over the whole project to protect it from rain and winds of up to 150km/h. A specialist quality engineer from Kaizon was engaged to test waterproof junctions and facade envelopes throughout the project. Waterproofing was also subject to electric field vector mapping.

The seismic rating of all ceiling and ceiling-mounted services has been reviewed by independent engineers. Acoustic and fire systems have also been subject to stringent testing. All new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and lighting are incorporated into the existing building management system. Significant upgrades have been completed to cater for the extra rooms.

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The refurbishment and upgrade of the hotel’s eighth floor has resulted in 21 suites that marry seamlessly with the iconic building.

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hotel, has been judged a success. The new suites, with beautiful views of the harbour, are designed to be accessible for disabled guests and include accommodation for families, with doorways connecting rooms. Economically, it has also been a great decision. Auckland is a growing city and with the America’s Cup due to start in 2021, the completion of the project is great timing.

“Without a doubt, the most pleasing part of the Hilton project is the quality of the final product,” says Built’s New Zealand manager William Brown. “The finished product is a testament to the entire project team, from the subcontractors to the client. Without everyone’s collaborative contribution the project would not be the success that it is.”

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T The architecturally designed railway station provides passengers and staff with an inspiring, lightfilled environment.

he Great Journeys of New Zealand experience from Christchurch now starts with the redeveloped and revamped Addington railway station.

The city’s only such rail passenger facility has been transformed to reflect the landscapes enjoyed on KiwiRail’s TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific routes.

KiwiRail wanted to improve passenger facilities and the customer experience, while incorporating health and safety requirements. Catalyst Group was commissioned to review the existing station and design a new check-in and waiting area that would respond to demand, as well as deliver a contemporary interior with ‘wow’ factor.

Catalyst’s removed the original 1990s check-in area and replaced it with a feature timber fin and Autex ceiling. The construction company managed the building process to minimise disruption to passengers and staff. The interior palette echoes the natural tones of the landscapes taken in on the Great Journeys’

experience. A dramatic black line graphic on the walls of the check-in area references the TranzAlpine journey and coastal Pacific routes.

The pavilion-like design ushers an abundance of natural light into the station. Pat Kenny, Catalyst’s Project Manager for the South Island, says this is one of the most pleasing results of the project. Light falls through the glazing, creating different patterns over the course of the day and throughout the seasons.

“From a personal point of view, project-managing the fit-out from conception to fruition gave me a great sense of achievement,” he says.

The most challenging part of the project was creating a design that all stakeholders were happy with, says Kenny. “The Catalyst team came up with a design that met criteria outlined in our briefings and worked hard to keep all parties informed and, more importantly, listened to,” he says. “Feedback from office staff and management has been 100 per cent positive. They are extremely

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The design ushers an abundance of natural light into the station, creating different patterns over the course of the day.

pleased with the outcome. Christchurch now has a modern station with a check-in and waiting area that whets the appetite for the stunning journey ahead. Catalyst is proud to have been involved with this project.”

Catalyst achieved a speedy result for the client and ensured health and safety as a priority. The project has delivered a cost-effective, contemporary environment for passengers and staff. + CHRISTCHURCH RAILWAY STATION Troup Drive, Addington, Christchurch

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L The hotel’s integration within the Wellington International Airport complex

affords guests numerous efficiencies and comforts.

ast year, Rydges Wellington Airport became the first New Zealand hotel guests can access directly from a terminal. The five-storey, 134-bedroom hotel is integrated into the complex, enhancing Wellington International Airport (WIAL)’s offerings and helping travellers connect with early and late international flights.

Despite a change of project manager at the tender-awarding stage, and Arrow International going into liquidation during the final stages of construction, the hotel still opened on time and on budget. In both instances WIAL’s internal team stepped in to complete the project. Assuming the lead contractor role, it hired Arrow International’s key staff and sub-contractors to ensure building continued.

The four-star hotel, restaurant and bar is managed and operated by Rydges, which also runs the airport’s refurbished and expanded conference centre

‘Rydges Wellington Airport is a testament to the quality of our brand,’ says Simon White of the hotel’s parent company.’

(also part of the project). Simon White, General Manager of Hotel Operations for the hotel chain’s parent, Event Hospitality and Entertainment, is delighted with the hotel: “Rydges Wellington Airport is a testament to the quality of our brand.”

Hotel accommodation is a key part of Wellington’s economic infrastructure, yet the sector has failed to keep pace with the rest of the city’s growth. WIAL had identified on-site hotel accommodation as critical to improving its international operations and regional connections. And while the project kept to its budget, there were sparkling examples of innovation, such as the late inclusion of a dramatic light wall that separates the restaurant from the reception area.

A year after opening, Rydges Wellington Airport was ranked third top hotel in the city by TripAdvisor (after two small boutiques) and rated higher than Rydges’

two other Wellington hotels. Guests’ comments include: “You don’t hear the airport noise”, “What was useful was being able to get up, check in our bags then return to the hotel for breakfast and a rest in our room before checking out” and “Access to hotel from terminal building means no wind or rain prior to or after your flight”. Occupancy has been significantly higher than anticipated.

Although the hotel has been designed to operate seamlessly with the terminal, it has separate infrastructure. For example, the electrical supply is independent to make sure any maintenance or faults do not compromise terminal operations, and that any overnight airport works do not compromise ‘the guest experience’.

An energy efficiency assessment was carried out using funds from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. A computer simulation model compared options and identified energy and carbon savings during the life of the building.

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Acoustic quality and energy efficiency across all hotel amenities have been key to this design.

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This led to high-performance double glazing, enhanced thermal insulation and high-efficiency LEDs. This also contributed to the rooms’ acoustics – guests must be able to sleep without being disturbed by aircraft noise. Energy has also been saved by using demand-controlled ventilation within the second-level restaurant, bar and reception areas.

Enhanced resiliency means the building is less likely to incur structural damage following an earthquake, and the carbon embodied in the building will provide a longer lifespan than other hotels in New Zealand.

The integration of the hotel and terminal allows passengers with accessibility issues to easily make their way to reception. Likewise, departing guests can be helped to their boarding gates by airport ambassadors. +

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GOOD SPORTS

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D The Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Trust’s building helps promote community wellbeing and

caters to the training needs of athletes competing at local, national and international level.

riven by a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community, The Hawkes Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust approached Pacific Environments to develop a Master Plan to provide a range of facilities in one place. The opening of the main Sports Hall and hostel marks the completion of Stage One. Built beside the Hastings netball courts and William Nelson Athletics precinct, it has been designed with future expansion in mind. North and south wings can be added to the hall, with minimal disruption to current activities.

The sports hall is split over two levels. On the ground floor you’ll find a fitness gym, strength and conditioning gym, sports science lab, office, cafe, changing facilities, multi-purpose sport courts and running tracks.

Architect Tane Pratt, associate at Pacific Environments, says the biggest

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Wings can be added to the hall, with minimal disruption.’

challenge was coming up with a hall high enough to accommodate pole-vault training and indoor sports.

The sports hall can be used all year round – through Hawke’s Bay searing summers and cold winter days. To maintain a moderate temperature, Dimond Tricore was used on the walls and ceilings, which reduced installation time and provided the required fire-rated linings. Large fans placed up high provide air circulation during summer and direct winter heating. The courts and running tracks area are enclosed with an insulted metal cladding and passive natural light from the east and west sides is supplemented by LED sports lighting.

The second level provides health and sports research, teaching spaces, medical care, conference rooms, a common kitchen, dining space and more.

Outside, the ground level has robust precast concrete cladding with

economical metal cladding above. The eastern face has a band-sawn undulating pattern offset by timber fins which provide visual intrigue and shade from the morning sun. They also reference local forestry as an important social and economic link to the community.

Water-saving devices have been used throughout the facility to reduce operating costs and materials were chosen to be low maintenance. Roof trusses are designed to provide access to building services and accommodate bird’s-eye-view filming.

The Trust, which runs the centre, covers costs by leasing spaces and offering public memberships to the gyms. It is developing plans to expand the facility and provide additional lease space. Money is being raised through local and central government agencies, national charitable trusts and philanthropic donations.

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Inside the facility are gyms, a sports hall, conference rooms, dining space, research centre and more.

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Residents of Hawke’s Bay now have a high-quality building close to Hastings and Havelock North and with easy access to State Highway 2 that meets international sporting code requirements..

The most pleasing aspects of the project, says Pratt, are the positive effects the training and nutrition programmes are having on the community, there is better access to Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) tertiary training courses, and local and national high-performance athletes now have such a facility in the region. He is also pleased with the entry facade. Despite the sports hall’s size, the entry interrupts its dominance and separates the administration area.

“The sports hall has received positive feedback from the users as a muchneeded facility for the Hawke’s Bay,” he says. Demand for the facility, he adds, has been so great, stage 2 extension plans have brought forward. + HAWKE’S BAY COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTRE TRUST Mitre 10 Park, 42 Percival Road, Hastings

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T Above and opposite The interior layout encompasses a range of zones to suit a variety of customer needs.

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Top The lounge achieves the desired effect of appearing as a floating black box with view portals.

he Air New Zealand Regional Lounge at Auckland Airport caters for three times the capacity of its previous lounge. The project sits within a wider, ongoing lounge redevelopment programme.

Extensive research and customer engagement went into the design, which responds to diverse passenger needs, while satisfying the owner’s requirements and retaining consistency with the rest of Air New Zealand’s lounge network.

The innovative open-plan lounge spans 1265sqm and can accommodate up to 265 customers at a time. The challenge when catering to such a large number of customers is to accommodate their varied range of needs, while also providing a tailored experience.

Creating different zones was the solution to this complex situation. Eclipse Architecture in association with Gensler aim to bring surprise and delight

‘It’s fantastic to open such an expansive new space for customers.

Our regional lounge has always been popular.’

through their design, which has carved out seven different zones within the space – they include a quiet zone, business lounge, bar, barista and cafe areas.

The interior layout has been designed to maximise expansive views of the runway, aircraft and Manukau Harbour.

The architects worked with Air New Zealand to seamlessly integrate an undercover valet drop-off zone, complete with electric charging situations, and access to regional departure gates. The customer journey into the lounge has been well-considered for disabled access.

The building design successfully intertwines the lounge’s key functions while being sympathetic to the height of the adjoining terminal building. It appears to float above the valet service and ties into the airline’s desired aesthetic. The interior has been developed in line with Air New Zealand’s signature new lounge design.

The high-level intent is to anchor the Air New Zealand brand at the end of Auckland Airport’s domestic terminal. The interior design flows to the exterior aesthetic – an opportunity to proudly identify the brand and the Koru with the distinctive black of our national identity, while being sympathetic to the existing white terminal.

The open-plan design allows the company to evolve the layout to reflect customer needs, as and when they change.

“It’s fantastic to open such an expansive new space for the airline’s customers,” says Liz Fraser, General Manager Customer at Air New Zealand. “Our regional lounge at Auckland Airport has always been extremely popular with both business and leisure travellers so it’s great to be able to welcome customers to this brand-new space.”

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With its polished, pared-back interior, the bar is a high-end experience.

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Construction and fit-out company Alaska worked on the building, which comprises a wall system of steel studs, compressed sheet, thermal breaks, and Reynodual aluminium cladding.

Project constraints included the airside perimeter fence, which required a 5m boundary offset for security, and planning interior circulation in relation to the vehicle movements at ground level.

Key considerations in design and construction were to maximise the 1930sqm site from a feasibility perspective and to ensure efficiency in the consenting process for the project’s swift delivery.

Another challenge was to design to Importance Level 2 standard. Based on design parameters, the team proposed a structure comprising interconnected foundation pads, concrete-filled columns with moment frames and a double-tee precast slab. The structural solution also had to overcome existing structural challenges, services and acid sulphate soils.

Due to aircraft proximity, the building needed to meet stringent acoustic requirements. An acoustic engineer was consulted to reduce aircraft noise and this drove decisions around seismic joints, fire separations and potential movement during seismic and weather events.

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windows achieves quality acoustic requirements, and also provides thermal and visual comfort.

Air New Zealand strives to achieve sustainable outcomes across its portfolio of buildings, and works with the design team to establish opportunities to meet sustainability goals. Discussions ranged from achieving sustainability in policy-driven outcomes to construction-related outcomes. Reducing the amount of landfill waste was a focus in the construction of this project.

Within the lens of climate change, the design aims to create a resilient building, including low-damage design principles and reusing existing elements at the site alongside new elements. An existing rainwater tank was refurbished to reduce potable water usage.

The lounge is energy efficient due to its well-performing thermal envelope.

Additionally, fixtures are on an efficient control system that turns lights on only when required. Similarly, the mechanical system tailors itself to suit the number of people present – well suited for a lounge environment where patronage fluctuates with flight schedules.

The commercial-scale kitchen is run solely on electricity, as opposed to gas, which keeps carbon emissions to a minimum.

The result is a design that utilises existing site features, such as mechanical infrastructure, and the structure of a 2014 extension to the terminal. This approach helped reduce demolition waste of still-useful steel elements and the demand for new materials.

Left Once inside, travellers can enjoy comfort and visual connection to the runway and harbour beyond.

Above Access to the lounge achieves a quality, seamless experience for travellers.

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A Top The new police station faces the CBD and the Hastings hills beyond.

Above The internal layout is mostly open-plan.

Opposite right The atrium helps disperse natural light..

t a time when Police are changing the way they work, the new Hastings Police Station creates a modern, welcoming environment that enables the New Zealand Police to work more efficiently and collaboratively with the public.

Built on the prominent corner of Railway Rd and Eastbourne St West in central Hastings, the 5280sqm site stands adjacent to the district courthouse, and faces the central business district and the hills beyond.

Staff on all three floors are connected through an atrium space that disperses natural light through the building and provides a visual and acoustic link.

Connecting the building vertically, the atrium also connects the public counter with the circulation spaces within the station. This creates a visual dialogue between the public and Police, while maintaining security.

‘The new building helps to transform interactions between the community and Police.’

Within its predominantly open-plan internal layout, staff are provided with workspaces to accommodate different tasks and working styles. Agile and activity based workpoints have modern workplace standards and provide flexibility, while also allowing for future expansion.

Given the location within central Hastings, this project presented an opportunity to enhance the urban form of the area. The location beside the courthouse was significant during the initial design stages, as all designs needed to complement the existing courthouse and form an active, cohesive street facade.

Transparent, visually appealing and approachable, the new building helps to transform interactions between the community and Police. A large picture frame window overlooks the city and the hills beyond, opening the building up. Most of the building is glazed at street level, which creates visual

permeability and removes the perception of police stations as authoritative, fortress-like networks.

The new and improved workspaces acknowledge a shift in how the Police work, and were integral to the success of this project. This allowed staff to work more productively and made efficient use of the available open-plan space, with various kinds of workspaces, to accommodate different working styles.

Along with natural light from the atrium and skylight, LEDs provide energyefficient lighting. High-performance exterior glazing reduces heat loads and maintains a temperate environment, with minimal heating or cooling required.

Sustainable features include rainwater harvesting, which helps the building to remain resilient in the event of an emergency, along with sewage retention tanks, and a diesel generator and back-up fuel.

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Above The design needed to complement the courthouse to form a cohesive street facade.

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Below Most of the building is glazed at street level and helps to remove the perception of police stations as authoritative, fortresslike institutions.

The layout of the building and roof area means rainwater catchment and collection requires a partial underground pipe system.

The building’s services are designed to be flexible to accommodate staffing changes and adjustments to the workplace layout. This minimises equipment maintenance, running costs, energy use and carbon emissions.

“The new station encourages dialogue and collaboration between Police staff and the public, while enabling more efficient working processes,” says Elke Vermeulen, project architect at GHDWoodhead creativespaces.

“District headquarters’ support services are housed alongside the Hawke’s Bay area policing team, with all the advantages that come with working together in one space. The station has been extremely well received by Police staff and the local community.” +

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W Hihiaua Cultural Centre in Whangārei was built using existing structures on its site. The centre, viewed as positive by locals and

regulators, has become a hub for meeting, sharing, learning and reconnection for those living in and around the Northland city.

hangārei’s Hihiaua Cultural Centre is a hub for Northland Māori to learn, earn, play and reconnect through traditional arts, such as carving and weaving.

The emphasis when designing and constructing the centre was to use existing buildings as much as possible and add to them in sympathetic and respectful ways. “The Hihiaua Cultural Centre transforms an underutilised industrial shed into a refurbished cultural centre for carving and weaving, with the addition of the Whare Waka to house waka and launch directly into the river,” says Craig Moller, director of Moller Architects. “The canopy unites the two buildings and provides shelter as well as a place for outdoor activities.”

The facility, on a 1400sqm site on the Hihiaua Peninsula, has passive ventilation with an emphasis on cross-ventilation through new and existing openings. This is supplemented in the meeting room and lunch room with extra heating and cooling.

‘The project was seen by the public and regulators as positive for the location and the community.’

In the 70s, kaumātua laid down the challenge to create a cultural centre in Whangārei. Some early attempts failed, but in 2007 there was a fresh push.

A guiding force throughout the project has been tohunga whakairo (teacher and mentor) Te Warihi Hetaraka. Hetaraka’s vision was for a cultural seedbed where all the iwi of Whangārei could work together and share their cultural tāonga. Envisaged was a place where Māori links with Whangārei Terenga Parāoa, the meeting place of chiefs, could be rekindled and cemented.

Moller Architects responded to the cultural imperatives of the project and in 2010 created a design that used several buildings. It was widely accepted by the community, but with an estimated cost of $20 million, it was beyond its resources.

The trustees decided on a staged building plan, and detailed plans for stage one were prepared and costed at between $1.2 and $1.6 million, plus contingencies.

While fundraising continued, the resource consents were obtained. There was no opposition to the consents – the project was seen by the public and the regulators

as positive for the location and the community. The Hihiaua Cultural Centre Trustees were committed to raising the total capital and did so. The biggest challenge was convincing potential funders that it could generate sufficient revenue to cover operating and maintenance costs.

The resulting cultural hub proudly stands as a centre of excellence for Māori, a destination for visitors and a place of learning and growth for all people. + HIHIAUA CULTURAL CENTRE 56 HEREKINO STREET, WHANGĀREI

OWNER AND DEVELOPER HIHIAUA CULTURAL CENTRE TRUST CONSTRUCTION ARCO GROUP ARCHITECT MOLLER ARCHITECTS STRUCTURAL ENGINEER RS ENG QUANTITIY SURVEYOR CUESKO

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The building boasts a list of eco credentials and an innovative design of which the community can be proud.

‘Te Manawa is the first true multi-purpose facility in Auckland, and is located adjacent to the Town Square.’

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t at the end of Te Pūmanawa Square at Westgate, in north-west Auckland, you’ll find Te Manawa, an integrated library and community facility. The attractive three-storey building offers library services, a 240-seat auditorium, creative and business-innovation hubs and a commercial kitchen.

“The name Te Manawa was given to the facility by Matua Heta Tobin of Ngāti Whātua Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara,” says John Schermbrucker of Auckland Council’s Community Facilities Customer and Community Services.

Te Pūmanawa is the beat of the heart, Te Manawa is the heart itself.

The project is a pilot for the Green Star rating system and is the first environmentally rated building of its type for Auckland Council. It provides the community with an innovative facility in which they can take pride.

Te Manawa’s many eco credentials include a system for stormwater retention and re-use. Rainwater is collected and fed into a tank buried under the glass canopy on Kohuhu Lane, and is used in bathroom facilities. The building has 9EV solar generation tanks, and separate panels heat all hot tap water.

Timber is sustainably sourced, floor coverings and paints were chosen to reduce airborne pollutants, heating and air-conditioning systems are programmed to maintain consistent interior comfort, and the green roof has low-maintenance plants. When the design rating is confirmed, the council will apply for a built rating.

Te Manawa encourages inclusivity, with large open floor plates designed to allow for a variety of activities, both in the entrance lobby and multi-purpose spaces. Visual openness encourages engagement and creates a welcoming destination that is both comfortable and familiar.

The building form, materiality and colour reflect the informal and colourful culture of the Waitākere district. The architecture embodies tradition, motifs and civic character found within the local community. Creativity adds richness and diversity and encourages memorable experiences.

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architecture of the children’s area and library.

Auckland Council’s Programme Co-ordinator for Public Art. The result encourages playful exploration, dedicated reading and flexible use of the space.

“Te Manawa is the first true multi-purpose facility in Auckland, and is located adjacent to the Town Square,” says Schermbrucker. “On a typical summer evening, the building and square are a thriving hive of activity with families and children involved in learning, games and physical activity. One of the facilities on offer is a commercial kitchen that is used for catering to functions and for culinary learning activities.” +

TE MANAWA (WESTGATE LIBRARY) 11 Kohuhu Lane, Westgate, Auckland

OWNER AUCKLAND COUNCIL DEVELOPER AUCKLAND COUNCIL ARCHITECT WARREN & MAHONEY CONSTRUCTION FLETCHER CONSTRUCTION SERVICE ENGINEER BECA CARTER HOLLINGS AND FERNER MECHANICAL ENGINEER BECA CARTER HOLLINGS AND FERNER PROJECT MANAGER MICHAEL O’SHEA/TSA

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Left The new building houses 245 people.

Above The multistorey building is in the heart of the Mt Eden

Corrections Facility site.

Right Safety is optimised by remote cell locking and surveillance.

‘The construction of Building C at MECF was a short- to mediumterm response to meet capacity shortfalls’.

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t Eden Corrections Facility (MECF) Building C is a 7770sqm multi-storey accommodation block providing 245 beds to support the provision of Corrections’ services.

“The design of Building C is a step towards realising many of the goals of Corrections’ new organisational strategy Hōkai Rangi,” says Reema Naidu, a senior engineer at Beca. “This places greater emphasis on ensuring infrastructure, systems and staff are focused on the wellbeing of those under Corrections’ management.”

Building C was built in the centre of the largest and busiest prison in the country, and in an urban environment. The facility features intervention and support cells, programme and multi-purpose spaces, staff facilities, audiovisuallink suites, a satellite health facility, rooms for non-contact and contact visits.

Existing exercise areas have been expanded and improved.

When it comes to security and lighting, the facility has some of the most sophisticated equipment in New Zealand. Environmentally sustainable features include a smart, efficient lighting and cell-management control system; rainwater

harvesting for flushing water; smart energy metering for electrical, gas and water; and chiller heat recovery, which is used to heat cold water.

Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in demand for prison places. In 2016, growth and forecasted demand meant the prison system would come under significant stress, making its current infrastructure insufficient to meet demand and delivery of high-quality services aimed at improving wellbeing and reducing re-offending.

The construction of Building C was a short- to medium-term response to meet capacity shortfalls over the next five years, the majority of which will be in the upper North Island. Building C was considered the most timely and cost-efficient way to address this shortfall.

The new block also has integration of site-wide systems to better support the wellbeing of staff, as well as prisoners. This represents an upgrade to the electronic security systems, facility kitchen and laundry, staff parking and amenities. Staff bases are located between double-height day rooms for uninterrupted fields of surveillance.

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Above Robust materials and high-quality internal finishes were used in the Building C design.

Below Attackresistant glazing and impactresistant lighting help minimise vandalism.

While presenting operational benefits, Building C posed structural and geotechnical design challenges due to load concentrations on a site with variable ground conditions. This was managed through an amended ground anchor design.

The facade around the secure exercise area provides a secure perimeter, external light and airflow without compromising security or safe operation.

Use of high-quality internal finishes and robust materials such as attack-resistant glazing, high impact-resistant luminaires, and secured television encasements, minimise prisoner vandalism and self-harm.

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BUILDING C MT EDEN CORRECTIONS FACILITY 1 Lauder Road, Mount Eden, Auckland

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Left Design inspiration for the feature columns comes from the chiefly kahikatea of the nearby forest.

Above Plywood and coloured panels are used to great effect.

Right The spacious commercial kitchen is a significant asset to the community centre.

‘The new two-storey, 760sqm centre is a striking design and provides a robust, multi-use facility.’

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ārākau, the new Riccarton Centre, is part of Christchurch City Council’s community facilities upgrade. This programme of works addresses several earthquake-damaged buildings and breathes new life into civic facilities through upgrades, renovations and – as with this centre – a brand-new building.

Due to the seismic events of 2010 and 2011, and in part due to the building’s age, the council decided to design a new centre to serve the Riccarton community. A land-sale strategy assisted with funding and also provided the opportunity to relocate the centre.

The new two-storey, 760sqm centre is a striking design and provides a robust, multi-use facility that embraces Riccarton’s ethnic diversity. The building combines retail, a New Zealand Post customer-service desk, large hall, meeting rooms, community spaces and a commercial kitchen.

“Rārākau Riccarton Centre has been purpose-built to serve the local area for generations to come. It builds on the strengths of the local community, reinforcing connections and ties in a shared space,” says Lianne Dalziel, Christchurch mayor.

Design inspiration for the building comes from the nearby Putaringamotu Riccarton Bush, specifically the towering kahikatea, which are represented at the exterior. Pūtaringamotu is Canterbury’s sole remnant kahikatea floodplain forest and has national significance. The bush is home to 600-year-old kahikatea, which are the latest generation of a forest that began life 3000 years ago. The Techlam beams that connect to a lightweight steel roof and roofmounted photovoltaic solar panels mimic tree branches, with the columns representing trunks. Continuing this theme, concrete feature panels that flank the entrance are imprinted with textured tree trunks – an eye-catching detail.

Colours found in this beautiful native bush have been applied to the exterior and interior palettes, which respond to the council’s desire to create a bold, confident and eye-catching centre that stands out in its urban location.

The centre’s exterior is primarily constructed of pre-cast concrete panels, steel and glulam columns – a combination that is both cost effective and attractive. Exterior colours feature the dark red, dark orange, silver and green of the berries, flowers and bark of the kahikatea, puahou and patē trees.

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Above Plywood panels create a striking effect in the main hall.

Below The exterior is clad in timber and painted in colours found in the berries, bark and flowers of the nearby bush.

The internal material palette features ply and rough-sawn timber-formed concrete walls. These textured, robust materials add to the natural, welcoming feel of the centre and provide good sound insulation. Combined with Autex wall finishes, the hard-wearing interior surfaces will endure for years to come.

The new centre is a significant asset to its local community and has been skilfully designed and built to respect the significance of its site.

Rārākau proudly hosts a range of cultural, creative and educational endeavours that support this vibrant and diverse community. +

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The building and courtyard are welcoming and encourage engagement.

‘The design allows openness to the building via a courtyard, which provides community integration.’

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ast year, the New Zealand Police moved from the central Auckland home it had occupied for more than 50 years into a College Hill building that had been specially redesigned and reconfigured to meet its needs. The sevenlevel, 6500sqm facility, which occupies a high-profile corner site overlooking the Auckland CBD, operates 24/7 as the new Auckland City District Headquarters and the Auckland Central Area Police Hub. The College Hill building has delivered on several significant objectives of the Police’s national property strategy. The new station is in a prominent location, has excellent physical presence and creates visibility for the police within Auckland city. This is essential at a time when the way the community and police interact is rapidly evolving due to changing technology and social media.

Agile and flexible workspaces were a design requirement. The fit-out incorporates significant collaboration spaces, both formal and informal, as well as meeting rooms and training rooms enabling police staff to work with internal teams and community partners. These are designed to foster collaboration and to be welcoming.

Open-plan spaces have furniture that allows for a variety of work types and encourages innovation. Staff no longer have individual rooms, cubicles or fixed-desk spaces – the new configuration helps with this organisational change.

The public face of the building has also been given a makeover to be visible, accessible, open and transparent. “The design allows openness from the building onto a landscaped courtyard, which provides important community integration,” says Annabel Bayes, National Strategic Infrastructure Advisor, New Zealand Police.

“The view from the cafe into the courtyard – where you can see staff, partners, visitors and members of the public safely interacting together – is a highlight. So many of our historic buildings do not allow this. Our success in preventing crime can only be achieved through our partnerships and relationships with others, and this building effectively supports this.”

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green. Acoustic treatments such as patterned walls, hanging three-dimensional screens and ceiling lattices are functional but also add aesthetic interest.

Because of the nature of the work they conduct and the specialist equipment they need to handle and store, the Police have unique requirements. These include room for a significant vehicle fleet, laboratory spaces and property stores, which have all been carefully designed and integrated into the station. +

AUCKLAND POLICE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS 13-15 College Hill, Freemans Bay, Auckland

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A Top Air traffic control of the entire country can be run from this state-of-the-art facility.

Above The striking roof is a New Zealand first.

Right Inside the high-tech building.

irways is New Zealand’s air navigation service provider. The organisation operates as a guardian of the skies for domestic and international airlines and the New Zealand public.

The new state-of-the-art Airways facility in Māngere is owned and developed

by Auckland International Airport to accommodate air traffic control staff and house operational hardware systems.

As well as providing air traffic control for international aircraft flying to and from New Zealand, Airways serves aircraft flying within New Zealand’s domestic airspace. As part of long-term operational strategy, the new facility has been designed to enable a complete takeover of air-traffic control functions for the entire country, should Airways’ Christchurch counterpart be compromised in a natural disaster, by a terrorism threat or other serious incident.

‘The building needed to enhance the environment – the striking result has rich aeronautical references.’

The building is designed and constructed to Importance Level 4. To meet strict codes and provisions, the building’s seismic structural resilience is 100 per cent of New Building Standards, and can withstand up to 100kg/m2 of volcanic ash on the roof.

Airways is located at The Quad, the comprehensively planned commercial precinct that provides high-quality accommodation and amenities for its tenants. Given its key location, the building needed to aesthetically enhance the environment – the design was never going to be an uninspiring concrete bunker.

The result is a visually striking, architecturally designed building with rich aeronautical references.

The 1600sqm building needed to be many things. It had to be functional and reflect Airways’ corporate image, to be an appropriate addition to The Quad,

and to be flexible for operational changes or alternative tenant occupation. The building’s technical demands were the central challenge to NZ Strong delivering the project. The building is a data centre, server farm and secure facility with restricted access. It requires the capacity to operate consistently through multiple emergency scenarios, and also function as a daily workplace.

In response to the high-level demand on this building, the architects at RTA Studio applied a form-follows-function approach to design. Spatial adjacencies – the relationship between different spaces – drive the building’s operational efficiency.

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Airways is located at The Quad, the commercial heart of Auckland International Airport, and is an attractive addition to the precinct.

contrasting grounded mass below. The mirror-finished aluminium composite is a high architectural finish – a striking feature in the landscape and also a New Zealand first. Less obvious is the lean-to ancillary space – located next to the main building – which includes offices, a kitchen and sleeping quarters.

“Airways is the ultimate state-of-the-art facility and a nod to a future without air traffic control towers,” says Daniel Byrne, head of property development at Auckland International Airport.

Key to the building’s function are its equipment and operations rooms. The equipment room is approximately 150sqm and houses 48 racks of apparatus.

The room is designed to be a Tier 2 data centre as defined in the Uptime Institute Tier Classification System, with additional features for improved resilience. The operations room (approximately 400m2) achieves a high level of redundancy and availability, as well as resiliency.

According to NZ Strong, the project’s success was founded on team collaboration and excellence in delivery. Building Information Modelling (BIM) was actioned by the construction team and design team through a series of meetings. Further modelling was undertaken by the sub-contractors and any issues resolved in the BIM meetings. With all parties engaging with the Airways brief throughout the project’s life cycle, success was the inevitable outcome.

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AIRWAYS 5 Leonard Isitt Drive, Māngere

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The Robinson family, who bought the historical Wellington Woolstore in 2004, was determined to

preserve the building. It set about bringing the Thorndon Quay building, now a design centre, up to 2020 standards.

hen the opportunity to buy the old wool store in Thorndon Quay, Wellington, came up in 2004, the Robinson family (Woolstore Group) grabbed it. The building presented an opportunity to develop a community of people – and their design-oriented businesses – who could enjoy both the building’s historic values and the vibrancy of an office and retail complex.

Collective activity resonates more with the family than return on investment, and so the Woolstore Design Centre was born.

Owning a ‘forgotten’ building designed by Thomas Turnbull & Sons also appealed. Turnbull was a Scotsman who observed the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and noted that new buildings were being built with seismically resistant steel frames on concrete piles. He designed the Woolstore the same way.

The wool store was built in 1910 for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company by Campbell and Burke. The building functioned as a wool store for most of the 20th century until it was converted. The revamp transformed the building into a complex housing 25 design-related businesses. As part of the change, an innovative and award-winning strengthening project brought the

‘The Woolstore exudes the value of resilience, not just with the recent strengthening, but in the visionary design of the original builders.’

building to 75 per cent New Building Standard (NBS) code.

The roof comprises 11 sawtooth structures – wool stores were typically built this way on a north-south axis so buyers could view the wool in good light. The north-facing slopes are perfectly positioned for solar panels. A second project, a new insulated roof, saves about $150,000 of energy each year. Data is being collected and analysed from each tenant to ensure best practice for energy use is followed.

The Georgian south-facing lights have also been replaced with a German-made single polymer product with a high R-value. On the north-facing slopes, steel was replaced with an insulated panel and torched-on membrane. Seismic protection was added – a concrete pad in the basement alongside 40 micro-piles and K-braces, plus ‘rocking’ shear walls. Underfloor braces allowed matai floors to be retained.

Because the Woolstore Group owns several buildings that fall outside the Green Star and National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) frameworks, it has established its own environmental programme.

This allows the group to pursue its environmental objectives in an efficient way.

“The Woolstore embodies the value of beauty in the historical architectural

detailing of renowned early architects, Thomas Turnbull and Sons, and in the New Zealand artwork that is installed throughout the building,” says Paul Robinson, director, The Woolstore. “It exudes that value of resilience, not just with the recent strengthening but in the visionary design of the original builders.” +

WOOLSTORE DESIGN CENTRE 258-262 Thorndon Quay, Wellington

OWNER PAULEMAS PROPERTIES LIMITED DEVELOPER WOOLSTORE GROUP CONSTRUCTION SPARROW CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECT CCM ARCHITECTS/ARCHITECTURE HDT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER ALASTAIR CATTANACH, DUNNING THORNTON QUANTITY SURVEYOR ORTUS INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER WOOLSTORE MANAGEMENT AND STEPHEN LOCKYER, SPARROW CONSTRUCTION OTHER CONSULTANTS INSIDE DESIGN, BRL BUILDING SERVICES

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hen Autex Industries underwent a rapid expansion, the Aucklandbased company decided to transform an empty storage building into a multi-storey, multi-use workspace and cafe – complete with sweeping views of the Waitematā Harbour. Converting an existing structure meant no foundation work was needed, and because the original shell remained, work could continue through winter.

Autex Creative Director Jonathan Mountfort, says eliminating motorway noise while still connecting the building to the coastal environment and epic views was a challenge. The solution: large windows with double glazing and GreenStuf Insulation in the wall cavities. Autex’s innovative acoustic panels have been used throughout the building, which also serves as a showroom. The lightweight products are non-toxic, non-allergenic and have a Group 1-s fire rating. Fibre future-proofs technology in the building, which is 100 per cent earthquake rated.

'All meeting rooms are centred on an epic view. The feedback has been endlessly positive.

It's a beautiful place.'

Andrew Cunningham, Autex Group Director, says creating an environment to suit the requirements of both a large marketing team and the design team was also a challenge. The result, however, is an open-plan area with an adjacent semi-open workshop for innovation. The ‘Innovation Hub’ serves the New Zealand operation as well as the company’s businesses in Australia, Britain and the United States. The design was a collaboration between Wingate Architects and the Autex design team.

Four canteens around the site have been transformed into one cafe that serves healthy, subsidised meals. The cafe encourages communication between workers, whether they are drivers, manufacturing staff, office staff or directors. The open layout, with a large retractable projection screen and concealed ceiling speaker system, also serves as a function space.

Outside, some of the existing cladding and roofing has been reused on the

two-storey 500sqm building. Louvres reduce sun strike, while maximising views.

The alterations have allowed for a two-way fire rating, with separate cells in the first and second floors. Staff wellbeing has been enhanced by providing a steady temperature and significantly reducing internal and external noise.

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The Hamilton building has a new facade and the addition of social hubs and collaborative spaces.

‘The design team was engaged to incorporate new ways of working, and upgrade the exterior and interior.’

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wo buildings with heritage value have undergone significant enhancements to deliver leading-edge facilities for Plant and Food Research (PFR) in Sandringham, Auckland.

PFR operates in a highly competitive international market and their deteriorating buildings made it difficult to showcase their work to the world, and to attract and retain skilled staff. The improved facilities, new working environment and wonderful views to the city all contribute to PFR operating successfully in the international arena.

PFR’s facilities include the seven-storey Hamilton Building, which was built in 1967, and the adjacent deco Cunningham Building of 1939, which houses approximately 300 staff. Bossley Architects and Lab-works Architecture were commissioned to collaborate in upgrading both buildings, which are now connected with a covered footbridge. GHDWoodhead creativespaces worked with Bossley to design the interiors.

The design team was engaged to radically alter the Hamilton Building, incorporate new ways of working, and upgrade the exterior and interior.

With the Cunningham Building, the architects were charged with rethinking the project as a social hub, and to incorporate meeting rooms, bicycle storage, a café, kitchen and other facilities.

The Hamilton building required a new roof and facade, and the accommodation of four floors of laboratories and three floors of office space.

The new facilities are open-plan, with formal and informal zones that improve individual and collaborative work, as well as visual and physical connectivity.

Care was taken to ensure the design achieves quality acoustics, enabling staff to complete complex work within a comfortable environment. A new open staircase redirects circulation and pop-out staff lounges project through the glazed façade on two levels. The building’s history is subtly referenced through the retention of corbels that previously carried ducting and interior details.

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‘This redevelopment has been a huge project – the result allows us to deliver better science for New Zealand.’

replaced, and long-hidden terracotta flooring has been revealed. Over the years, columns had been boxed in, ceilings lowered and windows built over. Many of these original features are now revealed and closed-down areas opened up into engaging social hubs.

“This redevelopment has been a huge project, but the result – the new highquality, purpose-built facilities of the Hamilton and Cunningham buildings – allow us to deliver more and better science for our partners and New Zealand,” says David Hughes, chief executive officer of Plant and Food Research.

Rather than insert new steel frames throughout the interior, the designers worked with eCubed and BGT Structures to install reinforced sprayed-concrete panels on the interior of the exterior walls. This provides seismic strengthening, without compromising heritage integrity.

Outdated office and storage spaces have been converted into social hubs, which encourage interaction and collaboration. The café and staff kitchen, which are located on the ground floor, are the heart of the complex and a lively hub. Casual meeting areas are located on the ground floor, while formal meeting spaces are Original period details, such as tall concrete columns and terracotta floors, have been

restored to work in with the decoera staircase and steel-framed windows.

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located on level one, which is connected to the main office building via a covered pedestrian bridge.

The building’s heritage and the history of Plant & Food Research has influenced a range of interior details. The art deco period inspired a palette of soft greens and near-whites, while illustrations and imagery of plant life and organisms are the inspiration behind fabric patterns.

Science cabinetry and equipment from the old laboratories have been repurposed into units to divide different spaces. Other interior details such as strategically placed pendant lights and geometric flooring motifs have been employed to define different areas. +

PLANT AND FOOD RESEARCH HAMILTON AND CUNNINGHAM BUILDINGS 120 Mt Albert Road, Sandringham, Auckland

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N With its prominent site on Broadway in Newmarket, Auckland, the innovative design has been successful

in achieving integration, as well as presenting an engaging facade.

ewmarket Westfield is the anchor and natural bookend to one of Auckland’s most well-established retail destinations. The newest addition to the area contributes a vibrant precinct that showcases the very best of local and international retail, food and entertainment.

Owner and developer Scentre Group collaborated closely with the council to achieve a number of firsts in the retail and hospitality sector. The design proudly exhibits landscaping, including a rooftop garden and green walls, which are the largest of their kind in New Zealand.

During the design process, priority was given to drawing as much natural light as possible through the deep floor plates into the retail areas below. The result is two spectacular skylights, one of which is essentially a ‘skypool’ water feature and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

‘With its prominent position on Broadway, the building needed to be sympathetic to the scale of surrounding structures.’

The dramatic water feature is the centrepiece of the rooftop dining and entertainment area, which is the first of its kind in Auckland, and a significant drawcard. The rooftop area is a destination in itself and has been impeccably designed to be enjoyed throughout the year.

While the rooftop makes the most of its north-facing position, the southern aspect of the building has been utilised to house the cinema. An acoustic barrier has been formed to the neighbouring motorway and this side of the building acts as a buffer against prevailing south westerly winds. It has also been designed to minimise shadowing at street level.

With its prominent position on Broadway, the building needed to be sympathetic to the scale of surrounding structures and feel integrated into the site. Taking up considerable street frontage, the designers didn’t want the

structure to dominate the streetscape. To achieve this, the building has been stepped back from the boundary at a high level and innovative materials break up the facade and reduce its bulk. The result achieves a relatable building at street level and successfully meets the architectural ambitions of this worldclass retail destination.

“Our design explores how the de-segregation of the volume via different materials contributes to the streetscape,” says a spokesperson for Scentre Group Design. “Our approach to the retail segment is to offer as much long-term flexibility as possible. The speed of change in the retail environment is hard to predict and while our planning mix is primarily done level by level, the design responds to maximise flexibility for the building to be converted into doubleheight retail in the near future.”

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‘The development offers an array of lifestyle amenities including a supermarket, gym and wellness facilities.’

Landscaping and greenery – both inside and out – are significant design

components to this new retail and entertainment destination.

Additionally, the development offers an array of lifestyle amenities including a supermarket, gym and wellness facilities. Through its clever architectural execution, respect for the site, and celebration of life and culture, this exciting new destination will serve long into the future.

The project is a significant urban development on 30,800sqm of land, encompassing 194,000sqm of built form and 79,000sqm of retail space. The measure of value in relation to capital expenditure for the development was twofold – the initial yield on cost and the enhanced capital value on completion.

The final yield on cost exceeded six per cent and the final capitalisation rate for the project was deemed to be extremely successful when compared to benchmark retail projects of this scale. The final capitalisation rate of the asset’s valuation also confirmed the strength of the income stream achieved.

The enhanced value on completion having regard for the total development cost and the initial value of the centre was in excess of 25 per cent, which reaffirmed the generation of value beyond capital spend. Both of these factors combined with long-term sustainability of the retail income confirmed that the 101

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create an iconic architectural landmark that offers an array of amenities.

development strategy was sound and contributed to a significant uplift in investment value for the owners. Westfield Newmarket was the product of a brief demanding an integrated retail development responding holistically to the surrounding landscape – the main objective being to create a flagship destination that showcases the best of New Zealand.

The building reflects the close collaborative efforts of the owner/ developer with the council and local community to create an iconic architectural landmark that considers its context and scale, with appropriate porosity of volume/mass and urban grain. +

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W The cedar-clad architecturally designed building was inspired by a heron drinking from water.

The design and landscaped setting contribute to providing a premium cafe experience.

hen Auckland Airport wanted a destination eatery at its business park, the brief was for a statement building befitting the landscaped site. Low and sleek, Percy cafe at The Landing was designed by RTA Studio and perches on the edge of the park’s feature lake, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. And although it’s just five minutes from Auckland International Airport, it feels like a world away.

The striking 800sqm cafe at the centre of The Landing site was inspired by a heron drinking from water and was created with an angled roof on a light steel frame. The steel post-and-beam system has been designed to create large spans and overhangs for outdoor dining. The glazed enclosure is set back from the roof line, allowing spacious covered seating areas.

Sky and air have a bearing on the name of the cafe – Percy is a tribute to the Percival Gull, the aircraft flown by celebrated Kiwi aviator, Jean Batten.

‘Percy reflects our vision to bring premium design and customer experience to the forefront.’

The ceiling, with exposed steel rafters in-filled with timber battens on a black fabric backdrop, is a show-stopper feature of the design. Subtle LED strip lighting along the beams is enhanced by pendant lighting that draws the eye upward. All services (sprinklers, cables, mechanical ducts) have been concealed to maintain the ceiling’s drama.

The high-end, bespoke cafe includes a counter made of a unique, single piece of natural New Zealand stone, and the glass cabinet is so large it required an overseas order. Double-glazed, Low E glazing, large sliding doors and fixed panels allow natural ventilation and a 270-degree view of the surrounding park and ponds. All materials are from recognised sustainable suppliers.

The business park had grown rapidly over five years and the company wanted a leading hospitality offering for tenants, staff and the local community. Daniel Byrne, Head of Property Development Auckland Airport, says businesses in

the park now have a hub, which they can use as an extension of their offices and welcome customers and guests. “Percy reflects our vision for The Landing to bring premium design and customer experience to the forefront of developing a leading industrial business park,” he says. +

PERCY CAFE The Landing, 2 Kapua Dr, Māngere, Auckland

OWNER, DEVELOPER AUCKLAND AIRPORT PROJECT MANAGER RDT PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION FORM BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENTS ARCHITECT RTA STUDIO SERVICES ENGINEER, MECHANICAL ENGINEER ECUBED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER DAY CONSULTANTS QUANTITY SURVEYOR BQH

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B Like the quality, high-performance vehicles housed at Auckland BMW and Mini Garage, the showroom has

been designed and built to exacting standards with striking architectural features.

MW expects performance from its cars, but in the case of its East Auckland BMW and Mini Garage, it also has high expectations for its showrooms. Auckland City BMW wanted a turnkey building that included start-of-the-art showrooms and workshops for its BMW and Mini brands in East Tāmaki. But it also needed to incorporate features required by parent company BMW, as well as energy- and resource-saving measures, such as high-performance glazing and rainwater harvesting and recycling for the showrooms’ plumbing and car wash. And that’s exactly what they’ve got in the completed project.

Daniel Clark, Managing Director of Savory Construction, says the challenge was balancing key stakeholder expectations while maintaining the influence of the BMW/Mini corporate identity. The key to success, he says, was establishing a great team early on and maintaining momentum throughout the project.

The challenge was balancing key stakeholder expectations while maintaining corporate identity.

The north-to-south siting and design of the multi-level complex complements the adjacent buildings of the East Auckland automotive precinct. The contrasting facades of the BMW and Mini brands on the same site also provide visual interest. A significant structural and aesthetic challenge was incorporating the floating mezzanine, while carefully considering the location of columns and bracing in the fully glazed building.

Another major challenge was fitting services within internal voids, while adhering to the minimalist Bauhaus-influenced interior design brief. Mechanical, fire protection, electrical and plumbing contractors were all represented at the project team’s weekly meetings. Having worked with Auckland City BMW on the new Mini Garage, and on the major refurbishment of its dealership in Newmarket, Savory Construction had a thorough understanding of the guidelines for the new East Auckland dealership.

The design required a five-to-one BMW to Mini ratio. The 1000msqm BMW north-south showroom is located in the north-east corner of the site; the 200sqm Mini Garage showroom, with its black, minimalist style, is in the south-east corner. An external courtyard links the striking buildings. +

EAST AUCKLAND BMW & MINI GARAGE Lot 2, 8 Beale Place, East Tāmaki, Auckland

– OWNER EAST TA MAKI DEVELOPMENTS CONSTRUCTION SAVORY CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECT ALLAN TAYLOR ARCHITECTS SERVICE ENGINEER DESIGN AND BUILD – AKON ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER DESIGN AND BUILD – AIR ACTION STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BABBAGE CONSULTANTS

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Full-height glazing engages with the exceptional urban-marine location. The development in

Wynyard Quarter combines highend residential living above a commercial area.

Generous ceilings give a sense of airiness and the interiors are designed as a backdrop to the outlook.

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uckland’s 132 Halsey is a luxury apartment development on the Waitematā Harbour and is underpinned by a sustainable commercial plan. Situated at Wynyard Quarter, within minutes of the central city, the complex has 7340sqm of residential apartments and 540sqm of commercial area. Public spaces, landscaping and parking areas make up the balance of the 14,850sqm development. The 7 and 8-Star NZGBC Homestar-rated complex houses 51 homes in three buildings, all of which share a basement, communal courtyard and public plaza.

Given the building is located in a marine environment, careful consideration has been given to the choice of materials. Zinc, aluminium, concrete, low-iron/ low-E glass and glassfibre-reinforced concrete were brought together to achieve a sophisticated exterior that belies the robust and complex nature of the facade’s engineering. In areas of high exposure, gold-anodised aluminium has been used instead of powder coating to provide more durable protection.

The buildings comply with Wynyard Quarter’s sustainability standards and have been designed to recognise rising sea levels. The basement planning and

building teams worked together to come up with bespoke concrete mixes and geotextile membranes to enable watertight construction.

Inside, each apartment has passive design features, including generous natural light and ventilation as well as heat recovery ventilation systems, electric storage water heaters, smart switching and metering, and provision for organic waste collection. There’s also double glazing, a heat pump, low-water and low-energy appliances, quality sound-proofing and dedicated bike parking.

The roof has raised garden beds with native grasses.

Generous 2700mm ceilings give a sense of airiness and the interiors are designed as a backdrop to the outlook – simple in palette, but with a high-level finish that enables reflective light to move around the apartment.

With its stepped and folded forms, layered facades and materials, 132 Halsey has been architecturally designed to provide a strong edge to the water. The undulating landscape brings together notions of foreshore and wetlands rising from a public plaza up through a water feature. This water tumbles from Ted Ngataki’s sculpture to the connecting ‘purposeful puddles’ of Tiramarama Way. 111

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Mark McGuinness, Managing Director of Willis Bond, the developer and project manager for 132 Halsey, says the most challenging aspect of the development was trying to sell the lifestyle of Wynyard Quarter before it was even a reality. “We were asking people to use their imagination because the area was nothing like you see today. We had to educate ourselves first and believe in the vision for the area in order to share this vision with purchasers.”

McGuinness says it took a big and committed team to bring the project to life.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to step back and see this new community of residents.

There’s a sense of community at 132 Halsey. These apartments have become homes that owners feel proud to invite their neighbours and friends to enjoy.” +

132 HALSEY 132 – 136 Halsey Street, Auckland City

OWNER WYNYARD CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT LTD PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPER, PROJECT MANAGER WILLIS BOND & CO CONSTRUCTION HAYDN & ROLLETT ARCHITECT ATHFIELD ARCHITECTS SERVICE ENGINEER, MECHANICAL MOTT MACDONALD STRUCTURAL ENGINEER DUNNING THORNTON QUANTITY SURVEYOR KINGSTONS OTHER CONSULTANTS ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: ECUBED

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O The high-end apartment complex ticks all the boxes thanks to considered designs, views and amenities.

utlook Mission Bay, a complex of 43 luxury apartments on the ridge above Auckland’s Mission Bay, is designed to make the most of the site’s sunny north-facing aspect and views of the city, Waitematā Harbour and Rangitoto.

The brief to the architects was ‘no bad apartments’ and they delivered, ensuring the greatest number of apartments could enjoy the vistas. “It would have been easy to create south-facing apartments and have more net saleable area, but we chose to prioritise liveability, develop less ground floor area in the tower, create a central common garden and pavilion area and undertake two smaller developments to the north called the Mews Buildings,” says Martin Cooper of Cooper & Associates.

The three buildings are draped in an elegant curtain-like veil of aluminium rods.

These provide residents with privacy, while allowing them to look out on the street

Dolorum enda aruntor ehendior alitiis et fugia volutem exeruam que nullabo ribusam venis aruntor ex fugia evelest ‘When your purchasers are inviting you over for a drink, you know you’ve done something right.’

below. Outlook is the first significant apartment building to be built in the area for more than 20 years, and the developers have enjoyed owner feedback that’s exceeded expectations. Residents say the apartments are generous, well designed and with great storage both in their homes and basement lockers. They especially like the drive-through drop-off and pick-up area; dog-wash facility; barbecue area with sinks, fridges and dining furniture; central green area for kids and animals; and shared herb gardens and citrus trees. The market has echoed their satisfaction, with the handful of on-sales achieving a 10-15 per cent rise in value.

The joint venture partners set out to establish themselves as leading high-end suburban apartment developers in Auckland. “We identified the Kepa Rd ridgeline as an area of interest, looking at multiple sites and settling on three adjacent sites in January 2017,” says Cooper.

“The new Unitary Plan process, untapped demand in the area, views of Auckland’s harbour and access to both public transport and Eastridge shopping centre across the road made for a site with great potential. With many people coming out of larger homes, we knew having access to a garden was important.”

The finishes are sophisticated but with a “relaxed beachy feel”. The neutral palette has allowed owners to add their own flair. Services include full building security, ducted air conditioning and a centralised hot water system. A centralised gas boiler means an efficient supply of hot water and the electrical load is comparably low, through the use of LED lighting and motion sensors in all common spaces.

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purchasers are inviting you over a drink, you know you’ve done something right.”

The project has also been lauded for the doing other things well. “The building is now being used by planners and RMA lawyers in Environment Court hearings, as an example of what quality development in the suburbs can look like,” says Gerard Thompson of planners, Barker and Associates. “This development is a perfect example of the Unitary Plan in action with the removal of three houses allowing for 43 high-quality apartments to be built in their place.” +

OUTLOOK MISSION BAY 236 Kepa Rd, Mission Bay, Auckland

OWNER MIKE SULLIVAN AND MARTIN COOPER DEVELOPER COUNTRYWIDE RESIDENCES AND EXPERIENCES

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Architecturally designed luxury apartments reinvigorate a robust 1970s office tower.

'The energy and materials in the existing structure have gained another lifetime of use.'

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amont & Co, the developer of SKHY, can tick a number of boxes on its success checklist. In collaboration with Cheshire Architects, the large-scale redevelopment project near the corner of Khyber Pass Rd and Symonds St, Auckland, has revitalised a redundant tower by adding 112 apartments, 19 commercial tenancies and basement car parks. As well as reusing an existing building, SKHY has performed well financially and helped to revive its cityfringe neighbourhood.

“We’ve had very positive feedback from purchasers,” says Lamont & Co director, Tim Lamont. “A new community has been created out of the project, with the development predominantly being owner occupied.”

Lamont & Co started with a 1970s concrete office tower and a low-rise mall known as Eden House. The first stage of the project involved stripping out the concrete-framed office tower, strengthening it and building a range of apartment configurations. In the second stage, it demolished the mall to the south of the tower and replaced it with mixed-use residential, commercial and basement parking spaces.

Configurations include high-level luxury apartments, mid-height one-, twoand three-bedroom apartments and warehouse-style apartments on the lower floors. All feature open-plan living areas defined by the building’s exposed

concrete beams, columns and ceilings. Oak flooring, bespoke timber cabinetry and high-end finishes have softened the robust industrial aesthetic. Upper levels enjoy sweeping views of the Auckland isthmus.

Spalled concrete sunshades around the tower have been removed in favour of high-performance glass, revealing the tower’s structural frame and cantilevered floor plates. The range of elements visually lighten the tower and contrast with the heavy concrete frame. “The energy and materials embodied in the existing structure have gained another lifetime of use,” says architect Pip Cheshire. +

SKHY 38 Khyber Pass Rd and Hohipere St, Grafton, Auckland

OWNER LCO GRAFTON LTD DEVELOPER LAMONT & CO CONSTRUCTION LEIGHS CONSTRUCTION (STAGE 1), KALMAR CONSTRUCTION (STAGE 2) ARCHITECT CHESHIRE ARCHITECTS SERVICES ENGINEER, MECHANICAL ENGINEER 22 DEGREES STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BGT STRUCTURES QUANTITY SURVEYOR BBD AND WT PARTNERSHIP NEW ZEALAND PROJECT MANAGER GREENSTONE GROUP OTHER CONSULTANTS PLANNING FOCUS, HOLMES FIRE

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The architecturally designed homes articulate their individuality to the street but

speak together as a cohesive whole in this attractive community of 28 dwellings.

‘Residents have been particularly impressed by the accessibility and community feel of this development.’

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āinga Ora’s White St and High St development set out to challenge preconceptions about state housing. The 28 one-bedroom purpose-built homes in Rangiora have been beautifully designed and rival units in many private developments. The warm, dry, safe homes replace nine 1940s and 60s houses on the site, which is close to amenities and good transport services to Christchurch.

“Residents spoken to by Kāinga Ora were particularly impressed by the accessibility and community feel of this development, as well as its close proximity to parks, supermarkets and other community facilities,” says Carolyn Savage, Senior Development Manager, Programme Team 4.

There is a strong demand for accommodation among locals aged 50-plus, and this development, which comprises single units, duplexes and clusters, has been designed with this age group and older New Zealanders in mind. One-bedroom homes are the most in-demand state accommodation in the region.

Age-friendly ground-floor homes have level access, wider doorways, secure mobility scooter bays, wet-area bathrooms and on-site parking. Attractive outdoor areas and community gardens encourage tenants to mingle. The architect, urban designer and local council worked collaboratively to get the best result. A key design aim was to boost the appeal of medium-density state housing by creating homes that integrate with their surroundings, but also provide a modern aesthetic. Bold block colours, which help identify individual units, are combined with softer hues.

Quality, low-maintenance materials have been used – locally sourced brick veneer, cement-sheet and pre-finished metal cladding, double-glazed aluminium window joinery and long-run Colorsteel roofing. Timber screens provide privacy.

Kāinga Ora takes a long-term view towards managing its state housing portfolio, building quality homes that are expected to last for at least 50 years. They all meet or exceed performance requirements of the Building Code. All units, which have 100 per cent polyester insulation made from recycled bottles, have been built above the Building Code. They have minimum R values of 2.5 for walls and R3.6 for ceilings.

Work also had to meet Kāinga Ora specifications for quality, durability and finishing.

“The construction was completed early, which enabled us to accommodate those in need more quickly, says Savage. “Where possible, local materials and building techniques were used to reduce the extent and cost of transportation. We’re also pleased with the overall sense of community. Seeing neighbours leaning over fences to talk to each other on one half of the site while we were still working on the second stage was really heartening. Since its completion, Kāinga Ora has used the White St and High St development as a point of reference when it comes to intensification on low-density sites. It serves as a model on how to truly enhance a community.” +

WHITE ST AND HIGH ST 77-88 White St and 383-385 High St, Rangiora

– OWNER, DEVELOPER, PROJECT MANAGER KA INGA ORA – HOMES AND COMMUNITIES CONSTRUCTION, QUANTITY SURVEYOR HOME (FORMERLY BUILDTECH RESTORATIONS) ARCHITECT ROHAN COLLETT ARCHITECTS SERVICES, MECHANICAL, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BASELINE GROUP OTHER CONSULTANTS HAMPTON JONES; DAVID BROWN

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T Above The Rawhiti Estate’s resort-like entrance.

Top The flexible atrium winter garden with its tree

structure and light floating roof.

Opposite right Materials and architecture are sympathetic to the environment.

he greatest measure of Rawhiti Estate’s success, says its owner, has been the response from the residents and their families. Rawhiti Estate wanted an Auckland development that could accommodate a range of needs for its elderly residents, including clinical excellence. But the company also wanted to foster positive interaction between those who live there, staff and visitors and, above all, it had to feel like ‘being at home’. And the response from residents and their whānau has confirmed it does, albeit a rather luxurious, resort-style home.

Rawhiti Estate, in the heart of Remuera, combines architectural excellence with clinical and operational efficiency. Careful use of space, colour and landscaping creates character that feels like a home, rather than an institution.

The architecture is anchored by a green spine – a sequence of spaces, including an atrium winter garden, patios and a village green – off which smaller-scale communal areas, care suites and apartments are arranged. These afford residents a sense of privacy and refuge.

‘The atrium winter garden is designed as a theatre of unlimited possibilities.’

The atrium winter garden is designed as a flexible space for activities, events and celebrations. Care suites overlooking the winter garden are designed as royal boxes, with bay windows that enable residents to be part of village events even if they are confined to their beds.

The flexible atrium winter garden, with its ‘tree’ structure and light floating roof, is perfect for gatherings which are also open to community groups.

Memory-loss, care- and independent-living residents can interact with each other, as well as with staff and family.

All areas are designed to accommodate hospital-level care, so accessibility has been a major consideration, but it never feels like a hospital environment. Before construction, Rawhiti Estate management and its architectural team attended the Hammond Care three-day International Dementia Design School in Sydney to ensure that they were providing the best design outcomes. The landscape has been designed to encourage residents’ ongoing involvement with the surrounding

natural habitat. Vegetable gardens encourage those in wheelchairs to contribute to the village’s food production.

Major building materials are New Zealand-sourced and low-maintenance.

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RAWHITI ESTATE 14 Rangitoto Ave, Remuera, Auckland

OWNER, DEVELOPER BE RAWHITI HOLDINGS CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT MANAGER ARGON CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECT MINISTRY OF ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS SERVICES ENGINEER TEAM CABLING MECHANICAL ENGINEER DEGREE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BGT STRUCTURES QUANTITY SURVEYOR PHC LTD

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Comfort, safety and a sense of community all come together in the Salvation Army’s biggest social housing development.

‘For many tenants, this is the best place they have ever lived in and they love the community.

This is what success looks like.’

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he Salvation Army (TSA) developed its Royal Oak, Auckland, community housing with ‘outcomes’ rather than ‘outputs’ in mind. Warm, safe and dry homes were the objective, along with creating a sense of community.

He Hononga Tãngata is a testament to the provider’s vision and mission.

TSA has been involved in every stage of the project – buying the land, design, development, tenancy, building management and services for tenants. The 800sqm development has 2270sqm of accommodation in 47 one-bedroom units and three two-bedroom units. About 100sqm of common areas include flexible spaces, bike storage, barbecue areas, landscaped seating zones and gardens.

Two unit types are stacked in three buildings. Hard-wearing and easy-toclean construction materials have been used in the development, which is within walking distance of the Royal Oak shopping centre and bus links. Strong and simple building lines and carefully chosen colours have been used to give each block a distinct palette.

Craig Roberts, principal of Designgroup Stapleton Elliott architects, says by creating an internal community-focused area and maximising the internal outlook from the units, residents experience a sense of community. “We also created multiple ‘bump spaces’ throughout the development for residents to be able to interact with each other in informal ways.”

The three buildings have been designed to optimise daylight and incorporate cross-ventilation. Each block includes a single passenger lift, and units have hardwired smoke alarms, LED lights and panel heaters.

The development provides accommodation to people in need, with support services nearby. “We are thrilled with the result – it was the first time the Salvation Army has committed to a social housing development of this scale and cost,” says Greg Foster, National Director Salvation Army Social Housing.

“For many tenants, this is the best place they have ever lived in, and they love the community that has formed. This is what success looks like.” + HE HONONGA TĀNGATA – ROYAL OAK COMMUNITY HOUSING 691 Mt Albert Rd, Royal Oak, Auckland

OWNER, DEVELOPER THE SALVATION ARMY NEW ZEALAND TRUST CONSTRUCTION MCMILLAN & LOCKWOOD ARCHITECT DESIGNGROUP STAPLETON ELLIOTT SERVICES ENGINEER, MECHANICAL ENGINEER 22 DEGREES STRUCTURAL ENGINEER MSC CONSULTING QUANTITY SURVEYOR MALTBYS PROJECT MANAGER MACE OTHER CONSULTANTS PLANNERS AND CIVIL ENGINEER: CIVILPLAN CONSULTANTS; CPTD AND SECURITY: STOKS

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Left The exterior palette used on the townhouses is restrained, featuring timber weatherboards, to blend in with the surroundings.

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Below The height of the buildings is varied to create an interesting and diverse streetscape.

‘This represents the changing face of state housing. These homes are well-designed, built to last and will cater to a diverse group of residents.’

amily and community lie at the heart of Kāinga Ora’s Bader Drive and Ventura Street development in Māngere. The pleasant, medium-density village boasts 15 townhouses, ranging from two bedrooms to five bedrooms in size. Replacing eight older homes, the new warm, dry dwellings have been carefully positioned to maximise natural sunlight, without compromising on privacy.

Kāinga Ora’s internal building standards ensure the use of quality, durable products. Materials include weatherboard, natural timber fencing and pergolas, while subtle variations in colour and materiality create a sense of identity for each home, while still working harmoniously as a whole. To help foster wellbeing and a sense of community, fruit trees feature throughout the village and there are shared gardens for residents to use.

Jo Charlton, Kāinga Ora’s senior development manager for the Bader Ventura complex, says the homes are of an equal standard to those in many private developments. “Residents have praised the warmth and space of their new homes. One said their health had improved markedly since moving into their new, dry living space. The most common comment made by people visiting the site during construction was that they would happily live there, which we believe speaks highly of the design and quality of this project.”

The Bader Ventura development boasts many environmentally friendly features. The joinery is double-glazed, LED lighting has been used throughout,

low-flow shower heads are installed and thermal insulation has been used in the walls and ceilings.

Charlton says the Bader Ventura complex represents the changing face of state housing. “Kāinga Ora is conscious of avoiding a cookie-cutter approach to medium-density housing. These homes are well-designed, built to last and will cater to a diverse group of residents.”

As a result of the project, Kāinga Ora has been able to put more tenants in new, warm, dry homes, while enhancing the quality of the neighbourhood. The 15 homes were the first to be delivered as part of the Māngere development that will see about 10,000 new warm, dry homes built across several neighbourhoods over the next 10-15 years. Residents will have easy access to parks, schools, universities and several major employment centres, including Māngere Centre, Auckland Airport in the south, Ōtāhuhu in the east and Manukau Centre in the south-east. + BADER VENTURA 16-18 Bader Dr, 3-11b Ventura St, Māngere, Auckland

OWNER, DEVELOPER, PROJECT MANAGER – KA INGA ORA – HOMES AND COMMUNITIES CONSTRUCTION, QUANTITY SURVEYOR PRECISION CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECT PEDDLETHORP STRUCTURAL ENGINEER THL ENGINEERING

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Left Bedford Apartments are built around two private inner-city courtyards and a laneway, providing an attractive peoplefocused amenity.

Above One of the pared-back, contemporary interiors.

Right The building anchors the eastern edge of One Central.

‘These smartly designed homes connect you to the area’s bustling network of laneways, shops and eateries.’

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edford Apartments redefine what it means to live within Christchurch’s new city centre. Part of the successful One Central neighbourhood, these smartly designed homes connect to the area’s bustling network of laneways, shops, eateries, workplaces and entertainment venues.

This modern, architecturally designed five-level building is home to 44 oneand two-bedroom apartments, and with just three apartments per lift/per floor, each home is exceptionally private and secure.

The vision was to create a low-maintenance, dynamic precinct that appealed to young professionals, investors and home-owners. The design references the industrial heritage of the area and its connection to the new environment, including the Innovation Precinct to the south and warehouse buildings of the former entertainment district of Sol Square. Metal and brick cladding responds to some of these precedents.

Bedford Apartments, together with the terrace units (Bedford Terraces), create an attractive residential neighbourhood overlooking two courtyards and a laneway. This provides a people-focused amenity supporting a strong sense of inclusiveness and connectivity, and a safe community environment for residents.

Centred around three cores, the building avoids long hotel-like corridors.

Instead, it creates small communities within the building, each with their own front door for a more personal-scale arrangement.

“Our approach for Bedford Apartments focused on creating a neighbourhood centred around a private inner courtyard and bounded by a mix of apartment and terrace living. It strongly matched what the market was looking for in terms of connection, community and functionality. With the Lifemark Universal Design principles and a 6 Homestar rating, the homes have exceeded customer demands, as well as being environmentally friendly,” says Steve Evans, Chief Executive Residential and Development at Fletcher Building.

By efficiently and economically bringing various facade and construction elements together, the project was able to deliver affordable apartment living to inner-city Christchurch, assisting with the regeneration of the city. +

BEDFORD APARTMENTS 231 Madras Street, Christchurch

OWNER AND DEVELOPER FLETCHER LIVING CONSTRUCTION NAYLOR LOVE CANTERBURY ARCHITECT ARCHITECTUS BOWES CLIFFORD THOMSON SERVICE ENGINEER AURECON STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEER AURECON QUANTITY SURVEYOR AND PROJECT MANAGER FLETCHER LIVING

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T The hallmarks of quality, innovative design can be seen across this new community in Birkdale, Auckland.

he Chippendale development in Birkdale, Auckland, achieves quality housing in a well-designed community. Developed by Kāinga Ora, 23 new homes feature 18 two-bedroom dwellings and five four-bedroom homes built across two levels.

The Chippendale project adheres to Kāinga Ora’s high standards, which stipulate that all dwellings must feature a quality thermal envelope, be energy efficient, healthy, sustainable and adaptable for residents’ changing requirements.

By avoiding south-facing orientation, design ensures that all homes achieve maximum solar gain, which allows for residents’ optimal wellbeing.

The hallmarks of thoughtful design can be seen everywhere. A variety of robust, durable materials have been used throughout the development. They are not only long lasting, but are also used to articulate different functions within the community. This approach not only creates visual diversity, but also informs easy navigation while addressing cohesion across the community.

‘All dwellings feature a quality thermal envelope, are energy efficient, sustainable and adaptable.’

By designing every aspect of this community – from infrastructure through to landscaping – Kāinga Ora ensures residents can enjoy quality living across private and communal spaces. Demarcation between these areas is communicated through a combination of landscaping, including native plantings and exotic fruit trees, and fencing. Low-level planting, hedging and specimen trees provide amenity across the site and privacy for individual outdoor areas, while maintaining good visibility across communal spaces.

Kāinga Ora specifies that their developments must be safe for tenants, with appropriate security, driveway safety, early fire warning systems, and protection from incidental injury. Everything has been thought of here.

Cara Doonan, Senior Development Manager at Kāinga Ora, says it was pleasing to complete the project within the 10-month timeframe. “Extra carpenters were brought in to increase the speed of delivery and the development was completed on time and within budget,” she says.

Tenants are overwhelmingly satisfied with their new homes, with most residents rating their environment as excellent. Additionally, each garden has been individually designed to create diversity, while enhancing the overall look of the development. Tenants also have the opportunity to join the residents’ group, which Kāinga Ora helped establish. + CHIPPENDALE CRESCENT 26-38 Chippendale Crescent, Birkdale, Auckland

– OWNER KA INGA ORA – HOMES AND COMMUNITIES – DEVELOPER KA INGA ORA – HOMES AND COMMUNITIES CONSTRUCTION BUILD PARTNERS ARCHITECT DESIGN PARTNERS SERVICE ENGINEER EARCON ACOUSTICS, ONFIRE CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEER MSC CONSULTING GROUP – QUANTITY SURVEYOR KA INGA ORA – HOMES AND COMMUNITIES – PROJECT MANAGER KA INGA ORA – HOMES AND COMMUNITIES

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Left In a nod to the area’s existing homes, the townhouses are clad in dark brick and weatherboard.

Above The duplexes elegantly follow the crescent.

Right All homes have private gardens.

‘There is an incline up the street, and this allowed for a big design impact as it appears the homes are spiralling upwards.’

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ith its attractive design and colour scheme, the Hayman Place and Mavis Place development in Beach Haven, Auckland, makes a bold statement.

Replacing ageing housing stock with 20 new warm, dry homes, the dwellings range from two bedrooms to four bedrooms, and cater to the rising need for social housing in the area.

“The development makes excellent use of land space, and the frontages of the duplexes blend in seamlessly with the curve in Hayman Place,” says Kāinga Ora Deputy Chief Executive Construction and Innovation, Patrick Dougherty.

“There is an incline up the street, and this allowed for a big design impact as it appears the homes are spiralling upwards,” he says.

Another design feature is the use of both brick and weatherboard to help distinguish the individual homes in each duplex. Roof gables also run across each building to create a sense of dynamism along the roofline.

Due to the carefully considered landscaping, all homes in the Hayman and Mavis development feature spacious, private backyards with secure fencing, while fruit trees such as feijoa and lemon grace every garden.

Most of the homes also have north-facing backyards to maximise natural light and warmth.

This inspiring development creates an attractive collection of homes, with visually pleasing materials. Rivalling many private developments in the city, the Hayman and Mavis complex sets a new standard in public housing and challenges the preconceptions of what a typical state home looks like.

Landscaping has been carefully considered. Trees, such as bottlebrush, have been planted along the curving street to create softness along property perimeters. Still in their infancy, the trees will mature and attract tūī and other birdlife.

As the development evolves, residents will be involved in community activities and welcoming new tenants to the neighbourhood. This provides residents with a voice and involvement. +

HAYMAN PLACE AND MAVIS PLACE 7-15 Hayman Place, 1-5 Mavis Place, Beach Haven, Auckland

– OWNER, DEVELOPER KA INGA ORA – HOMES AND COMMUNITIES CONSTRUCTION MIKE GREER HOMES ARCHITECT CONTEXT SERVICE ENGINEER TERRA GROUP ENGINEERS QUANTITY SURVEYOR MIKE GREER HOMES – PROJECT MANAGER KA INGA ORA – HOMES AND COMMUNITIES

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I Sophisticated techniques and materials were used in Kainga Ora’s Mt Smart Rd development. The village of 18 warm,

safe and dry new homes replaces two two-bedroom and one threebedroom homes on the suburban Auckland site.

t took just five-and-a-half months to build the 18 new homes at Kāinga Ora’s Mt Smart Rd development in Auckland. The project used sophisticated building techniques and materials and was finished four weeks ahead of schedule. The speed of completion enabled those needing accommodation to move into warm, dry, attractive homes earlier.

The buildings, on a 1700sqm parcel of land have been designed like a ‘house of cards’. Rather than building a steel frame onto which concrete has been attached, the precast concrete has been engineered to be used both vertically and horizontally. By eliminating the steel structure, significant time was saved.

All the load-bearing walls have also been made of precast concrete; the non-load bearing ones have timber frames. In Kāinga Ora’s Hutchinson development in New Lynn, Auckland, the load-bearing walls featured concrete

‘Each home represents a new beginning and reflects changing ideas around the quality and provision of state houses.’

paired with timber as this was believed to be the most cost-effective method.

However, this was found to be more time-consuming than using concrete alone because the labour costs were much higher.

New materials used on the exterior included precast concrete in place of brick, which was created off-site and then put in place. The use of concrete in this way had also been trialled in the Hutchinson St development and what was learned there was put in place at the Mt Smart build. Other innovations included cutting back the roof eave-line on an angle, to reduce costs, create more durability and provide better solar gain to upper-level units.

A high level of co-ordination was needed to manage the project. A very busy road and relatively tight site required careful managing of cranes and the delivery of the pre-cast panels.

The development has enabled Kāinga Ora to replace ageing houses with warm, dry and safe homes, and to maximise the benefits to those in need through intensification. Each home represents a new beginning for individuals and families in need, and reflects changing ideas around the quality and provision of state houses. The Mt Smart Rd site previously had two two-bedroom and one three-bedroom homes.

Kāinga Ora also wants its homes also to be cost-effective for their tenants to live in. These houses are designed for sunlight, with natural ventilation and durable materials, ensuring a high level of tenant satisfaction.

Kāinga Ora’s tenants are diverse and have wide-ranging needs. Unlike most properties in the private sector, Kāinga Ora homes must contain extra safety features, and be adaptable and durable.

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months. Because it was finished a month ahead of schedule, those in need were able to move in early.

The Mt Smart development has achieved visual appeal through the use of angled roof lines, which peel back the canopy and draw the eye to the roof’s movement. Structural elements become design elements.

Richard Quilter, Kāinga Ora Senior Development Manager, Programme Team 1, says the most satisfying part of the project was the innovation involved in the design process, which included the clever use of materials in order to optimise construction costs and time. “The project time frame, from building consent approval to council final inspection and Code Compliance Certificate, was just five-and-half months. This was more than a month ahead of programme and the result of a lot of up-front planning.” +

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M The Groves provides highquality, affordable housing that is successfully

immersed in a mixed-use environment for contemporary suburban living.

atvin Group wanted The Groves to offer high-quality houses at affordable prices, so it set about creating aesthetically pleasing homes that are built to last using predominantly concrete tilt slab construction. The terraced houses and apartments in Glendene, Auckland, successfully sit beside retail and commercial spaces.

The Groves comprises three residential buildings, designed to suit different lifestyles, ranging from young professionals through to families. The 27 terrace homes have two distinctly different designs, The Percy and The Jones harnessing the original land owners’ names, both featuring contemporary living, impressive 3m stud heights, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and exposed concrete ceilings.

The 13 Palmers apartments (the site was the original Palmers Garden Centre), are a combination of one, two and three-bedroom homes split over two levels.

Their design ensures that maximum natural light enters through the 2.7m

‘Our desire was to create a harmonious mixed-use community – a true live-workplay environment.’

floor-to-ceiling glazing and balconies give 180-degree views of the surrounding area. The buildings have been designed using state-of-the-art engineering, technology, construction and sustainability principles.

In their research, Kevin Clark, Director of Matvin Group, says the company sought to find quality examples of mixed-use developments but couldn’t find what they were looking for. “Our biggest challenge with this project was our desire to create a harmonious mixed-use community. We had to integrate residential and commercial uses that made sense, flowed, looked good and enriched the neighbourhood – a true live-work-play environment that reimagined modern suburban city living.”

Clark says it has been “extremely satisfying” to create a genuine mixed-use community, incorporating a drive-through restaurant, childcare centre, gym and convenience store, as well as quality housing. The north-facing aspect allows

for good solar gain and the upper apartments have solar-powered skylights that automatically respond to the weather. The development’s landscaping includes native species that attract birds and other wildlife, and reflects The Groves proximity to the bush-clad Waitākere Ranges and Whau Estuary. + THE GROVES 4155 Great North Rd, Glendene, Auckland

OWNER GLENDENE PROPERTIES DEVELOPER, PROJECT MANAGER MATVIN GROUP CONSTRUCTION MAKO COMMERCIAL ARCHITECT GEL ARCHITECTS SERVICES ENGINEER ECS ENGINEERING STRUCTURAL ENGINEER MSC ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEER HVAC NZ OTHER CONSULTANTS INTERIOR DESIGN: JILL GOATCHER; LANDSCAPE DESIGN: SHAFER

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The Vulcan stands above its neighbours and capitalises on views across Victoria Park.

Materials used inside and out reflect a raw, yet high-end aesthetic.

‘It’s a great place to live – a quality building with personality in a great location. We are very proud... ’

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t’s not always the case that an apartment bought off the plans delivers much more than owners’ expectations. But that’s exactly what has happened with The Vulcan, a high-quality boutique development of 38 apartments overlooking Auckland City’s Victoria Park.

“We are extremely pleased with The Vulcan on many levels,” says developer Neil Salter of Halsey Capital. “We hear the owners and occupiers are very happy with the building. It’s a great place to live – a quality building with personality in a great location. We are also very proud of the aesthetic of The Vulcan, which is modern, but not boring and beige.”

The apartments are in two towers connected by an exposed breezeway clad in laser-cut steel, and there are double-height commercial spaces on the ground floor. On the exterior, extensive use of steel and concrete has created a raw, yet high-end look. The development has been praised for its connection to the park and hailed as an example of what can be achieved on a small, challenging site.

In architecture, it’s often the case that challenges can lead to innovative outcomes. This has been the case with The Vulcan as the designers and engineers

grappled with the 563sqm difficult-to-access site. The two-tower layout turned out to be the optimum design solution in terms of sunlight, ventilation and views from the apartments. This also provided the opportunity to differ the layout within the towers to provide apartments with different asking prices. In the Parkside Tower, there are two apartments per floor. These larger homes capitalise on the views over Victoria Park and are positioned to make the most of the afternoon sun. In the City View Tower, there are three smaller apartments per level. These offerings meant buyers with different budgets could still own an apartment in The Vulcan.

The vision for The Vulcan was a building that was to be more raw and interesting than many of the neighbouring city-fringe apartment blocks.

“We were inspired by the location of The Vulcan on the edge of Victoria Park and from this we drew parallels with the buildings surrounding Central Park in New York,” says Salter. The decision was made to use a palette of slightly darker materials, including bronze joinery, iron-fritted glass balustrades and exposed concrete walls.

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“We made the deliberate choice, by virtue of The Vulcan’s location to connect as much as possible to Victoria Park and not turn towards the harbour. Victoria Park is an often underrated but fantastic resource of Auckland city.”

The tight site was not the only challenge. Four separate building consents were needed to complete the complex. Despite its city-fringe location, zoning dictated floor area and height. The team of consultants was able to demonstrate to council that the project would enhance the area as an asset to the urban landscape.

“Property development and bringing to life a real estate vision is an incredibly complex process made up of many constantly moving parts,” says Salter. “Some of the largest challenges were around consenting, both resource and building consent. However the end justifies the efforts and the team behind the project are very proud of The Vulcan.” + THE VULCAN 1 Halsey St, Auckland City

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All homes front common areas to encourage interaction and provide passive surveillance.

‘Designs are comparable to many private developments and challenge preconceptions of typical state housing.’

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commitment to changing the paradigm of state housing forms the foundation of Kāinga Ora’s Maria/Yates community in Onehunga, Auckland.

The development has enabled Kāinga Ora to replace ageing houses with warm, dry and safe homes. These beautiful designs are comparable with many of the city’s private developments and challenge the preconceptions of what a typical state home looks like.

This new community replaces a 1920s house and two 1950s houses with 21 quality homes. The dwellings have been designed to encourage diversity: there are 13 two-bedroom homes to accommodate small families, while eight one-bedroom units cater for older occupants.

The houses are energy efficient, low maintenance and built with a mix of brick and weatherboard cladding. They have double-glazed windows, excellent insulation, thermal-backed curtains and are orientated towards the sun.

The materials ensure the completed property meets 6 Homestar

requirements, resulting in homes that are safe, healthy and sustainably built.

The 3416sqm site is an irregular shape, which has been managed by arranging the development into four blocks across two main areas. This creates a villagelike environment and reduces the scale of the site, which is more in keeping with surrounding residential properties. Scale has been further diminished through the restrictive use of cladding (weatherboard and brick).

The development connects Maria and Yates Streets via pedestrian access. Each main area contains two blocks arranged around a central parking area. All homes front common areas to provide passive surveillance and encourage opportunities for tenants to interact.

The single-level, one-bedroom homes are located on the ground floor or first floor. Ground-level homes have courtyards, while the first-floor homes have westfacing balconies that provide outlook and sun.

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Residents have access to their own garden areas.

Beyond the community, they have access to a range of facilities and transport.

close proximity to Onehunga train station, medical facilities, schools, churches and parks.

“Accessibility lies at the heart of this development,” says Mark Wilson, a programme manager at Kāinga Ora. “Flush entrances have been included in the ground-floor units, while the inclusion of level-entry showers means these homes are suitable for people with accessibility issues. The two-bedroom, two-level 76sqm homes place living on the ground floor, and bedrooms and bathrooms on the first floor. Depending on their location within the development, main living spaces and outdoor areas are either north, west or east facing.” +

MARIA STREET AND YATES STREET 9 & 9A Maria Street, 10 and 13 Yates Street, Onehunga, Auckland

– OWNER, DEVELOPER KA INGA ORA – HOMES AND COMMUNITIES CONSTRUCTION GJ GARDINER ARCHITECT JONATHAN HAWKSWORTH, BLACK BOX ARCHITECTS SERVICE ENGINEER TERRA GROUP ENGINEERS STRUCTURAL ENGINEER WILTON JOUBERT QUANTITY SURVEYOR MALTBYS – PROJECT MANAGER MARK WILSON, KA INGA ORA – HOMES AND COMMUNITIES

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A Top The impressive Ōrua Paeroa campus.

Above A sign outside lets visitors know there are two schools within the complex.

Top right The schools are also open for community use.

fter earthquakes damaged the land and buildings of two Christchurch high schools in 2011, a plan was made to create a state-of-the-art ‘ultimate campus’. Shirley Boys’ and Avonside Girls’ High School is the result.

The advantages of the combined campus, which is built around a central courtyard, include shared spaces and cost-saving from economies of scale.

However, each school still has its own spaces, colour scheme, signs and, importantly, identity.

At the heart of the design is acknowledgement that students learn in different ways, so the spaces had to be flexible and easy to adapt for future needs.

The secondary schools, on land that was once home to QEII Park Stadium, are two of five schools built under a public private partnership (PPP) between the Ministry of Education and the ShapEd consortium.

‘We were able to deliver efficiencies of scale that each school would not have achieved by itself.’

The Ōrua Paeroa campus was opened in Term 2 last year and caters for up to 1200 students in each school, as well as the local community.

“One of the key successes of the project was that through significant design innovations and clever planning, led by ASC Architects, we were able to provide the schools with the benefits of combined shared areas, and deliver efficiencies of scale that each school could not have achieved by itself,” says Matt Every, associate at ASC Architects.

“This included being able to the provide all the future-growth building area and an additional full-sized gymnasium within the budget of the original build.”

The design incorporates an innovative combination of mechanical ventilation, automated natural ventilation and partial cooling. It is structurally designed to Importance Level 3 under NZS1170.0, and 130 per cent of the design seismic

load levels required in an Importance Level 2 building. In addition, it is built to the Ministry of Education’s Structural and Geotechnical Guidelines, which have, in some cases, more onerous design requirements than IL3 standards.

An education specialist helped ensure the design would function as a nimble school facility. Specialist learning spaces sit alongside regular learning areas and furniture and equipment is mobile, allowing for reconfiguration of spaces to suit different teaching styles.

The foyer, library, performing arts theatre, shared gymnasium and cultural space have been designed for community use during non-school hours. This is ideal for cultural gatherings and events and has made a positive contribution to New Brighton. Passive surveillance is a key part of crime prevention and the exterior facade has been designed without recesses that could be used as hiding places.

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The schools, plus the Ferndale School satellite, were developed using environmentally sustainable design principles. As a result, energy consumption over a year is between 25 and 40 per cent lower, compared to a standard school. The building energy calculation was based on the Green Star Technical Manual. Lighting was prioritised because it is essential to learning, and strategies to make the most of natural lighting, such as glazing the facade, were employed.

Other green initiatives include stormwater going through a detention pond and planted swales, prior to mains discharge. Also, existing greenery was relocated from the old school grounds, in particular natives from Shirley Boys’ and plants from the Avonside Girls’ Old Girls’ Garden. + SHIRLEY BOYS’ AND AVONSIDE GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL 209 Travis Road, North New Brighton, Christchurch

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The biophilic design of the University of Canterbury’s Beatrice Tinsley building allows students and staff to connect

with the natural environment.

The lauded building links all the teaching and research buildings in the university’s science precinct.

‘At four storeys, the building is the tallest all-timber momentframe structure in New Zealand.’

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he University of Canterbury’s Beatrice Tinsley building has attracted international attention for its seismic performance and ground-breaking construction. The building is made entirely of LVL (laminated veneer lumber) and is the first of this type to be built in the Southern Hemisphere. At four storeys, it’s also the tallest all-timber moment-frame structure in New Zealand.

The 3600sqm building is a biophilic design, which encourages occupants’ connection to the natural environment. It showcases earthquake engineering research and development led by the university. Sequestering 100 tonnes of carbon, the Beatrice Tinsley building reveals the benefits of integrated passive design, academic collaboration and connection to fresh air and natural light.

The Beatrice Tinsley replaces the von Haast building, which was seismically poor, and was no longer fit for purpose or adaptation. The 2010 and 2011 Canterbury quakes resulted in a significant drop in student numbers and impacted staff morale, which had the potential to affect confidence in the institution’s future.

With the opportunity to rebuild, the university could address these issues, establish a purpose-built science facility to generate innovation and collaboration, and re-establish its reputation as a world-class centre of excellence.

The building now forms the focal point of the university’s new science precinct.

A key design motivation was to foster inter-departmental connectivity. As a result, office levels are conceived as a continuous environment where boundaries between

departments are imperceptible. A feature staircase cuts through floors at positions along the building – another tool that opens up visibility into all departments.

To reduce costs and minimise disruption to essential services across the campus, the existing 60s concrete basement of the old von Haast building was re-used to support the new building. Given the relatively lightweight nature of the timber structure, the need for significant remedial strengthening was negated.

Reusing existing remnants also lowered the university’s carbon footprint.

“The Beatrice Tinsley project is the connecting piece in the science precinct,” says Mark Homewood, programme director of Capital Works at the University of Canterbury. “It now connects all of our teaching and research buildings.” + BEATRICE TINSLEY BUILDING 90 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch

OWNER UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY CONSTRUCTION DOMINION CONSTRUCTORS ARCHITECT JASMAX (LEAD ARCHITECTS), DJRD (LABORATORY SPECIALISTS), ROYAL ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS (DESIGN CONSULTANTS) SERVICES ENGINEER, MECHANICAL ENGINEER COSGROVES STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BECA QUANTITY SURVEYOR RAWLINSONS PROJECT MANAGER AURECON OTHER CONSULTANTS HOLMES FIRE,ACOUSTIC ENGINEERING SERVICES

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THIS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SECTOR INCLUDES AMBITIOUS NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND REDEVELOPMENTS THAT DELIVER DIVERSITY IN DESIGN. INNOVATION IS REPRESENTED IN GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE INITIATIVES.

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EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY

Bowen State Building was completed in 1962 to a brutalist design. The redevelopment honours this design integrity,

while upgrading the building to contemporary standards and 100 per cent seismic strengthening.

‘Bowen State Building now provides A-grade office accommodation and a suite of new facilities.’

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owen State Building is located within Wellington’s prestigious Parliamentary precinct and adjacent to the Beehive. The brutalist design was built by the Ministry of Works and began life in 1962.

It is now home to the New Zealand Defence Force and serves as the country’s centre for security and defence.

Since its inception, the building had received little modernisation and presented a prime opportunity to realise its potential as a modern workspace for the public sector. In 2015, Precinct Properties embarked on transforming the building and supplementing it with landscaping, and a retail and hospitality offering. Construction commenced in November 2016 and was completed April 2019.

LT McGuinness stripped the 10-level building back to its concrete shell, reinforcing it with seismic strengthening to 100 per cent of New Building Standard. The 8500sqm extension to the building’s eastern side takes the floor plate from 1440sqm to 2800sqm on the lower levels and 1500sqm on the upper levels. In total, the floor space is now 34,250sqm.

Warren & Mahoney designed the redevelopment, which includes a new glass facade. The architects worked in partnership with Wellington City Council to ensure the new design paid homage to the building’s brutalist origins. This is beautifully articulated in the glass facade with aluminium screen panelling.

The entrance has been relocated to make the most of the building’s unique position and better connect to the Beehive. The expansive new lobby, food and beverage outlets and landscaping activate the building at street level and vastly improve connectivity across the precinct. Fronting Parliament’s sculpture garden, the building’s public area has become an inviting destination.

The level of security at Bowen State House is above and beyond the requirements of any standard commercial office building, which was necessary to meet the tenant’s stringent requirements. Site and building security have been integrated with the operational and security requirements. This includes CCTV and access control within the lobby, perimeter doors, lift cars, stairwells, and key plant areas. Speed gates have been integrated into the ground floor and connected to the lift car destination control.

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Above The entrance has been relocated to better engage with its site and connect to the Beehive.

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Below The crisp interior palette resonates with the building’s brutalist origins.

The redevelopment honours the original design integrity, while providing a suite of contemporary services and facilities. The building is fitted out with high-end offices and end-of-trip facilities including 22 showers, 50 lockers and covered storage for more than 170 bikes.

“Defence House now provides grade-A office accommodation and new ground-floor retail amenity,” says Scott Pritchard, chief executive officer at Precinct Properties.

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DEFENCE HOUSE 34 Bowen Street, Wellington

OWNER & DEVELOPER PRECINCT PROPERTIES CONSTRUCTION LT MCGUINNESS ARCHITECT WARREN & MAHONEY SERVICE ENGINEER, MECHANICAL ENGINEER NDY STRUCTURAL ENGINEER HOLMES CONSULTING QUALITY SURVEYOR RLB PROJECT MANAGER RCP

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Style meets sustainability at 82 Wyndham Street. Beautiful materials, sustainability

initiatives and facilities such as bike storage and showers add up to a top office environment.

‘This building represents a low-carbon pathway to repurposing and providing an A-grade office space.’

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he rejuvenation of 82 Wyndham St, Auckland, has resulted in a premium energy-efficient and sustainable office environment. As well as its A-grade office space, the 6000sqm property also provides end-of-trip facilities, including showers, bike parks and lockers.

The building, overlooking Fanshawe and Nelson Streets in the busy inner-city, was built in 1998. Its interior was dated and dark and its large courtyard was tired.

Rather than demolishing the block, Argosy Property decided to go down a more sustainable route with a lower carbon footprint.

Among many green initiatives, the existing single glazing was upgraded to provide the thermal equivalent of double glazing and intelligent LED lighting was added. When you enter the foyer the adjacent zones light to 20 per cent so you are never in total darkness.

Saatyesh Bhana, Head of Sustainability at Argosy Property, says 82 Wyndham Street represents the perfect balance between sustainability and energy efficiency, confirmed by its Green Star and NABERSNZ rating (an adaptation of the National Australian Built Environment Rating System).

“This building represents a low-carbon pathway to repurposing and providing an grade-A office space, which provides a high-quality, modern and functional working environment,” he says.

“Proving that sustainability and energy efficiency go hand in hand, this is the only building in New Zealand to simultaneously hold three NABERS certificates averaging 5 stars and a 5 Green Star Office Built rating.”

Style hasn’t been sacrificed for sustainability, however. In the lobby, for example, meticulous attention to detail is reflected in the quality of the American white oak timber wall panels and tile finishes, precise junctions and expertly crafted recessed doors and architraves.

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OWNER ARGOSY PROPERTY NO.1 CONSTRUCTION ASPEC CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECT IGNITE ARCHITECTS SERVICES ENGINEER, MECHANICAL ENGINEER TM CONSULTANTS STRUCTURAL ENGINEER RESONANT CONSULTING QUANTITY SURVEYOR, PROJECT MANAGER PHC

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The highperformance building not only allows continuity as an Emergency Operation Centre,

but attracts bluechip business to its premium office space.

‘This is an outstanding example of what a modern and resilient office development can achieve and is a great new asset.’

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e Ao Nui sets a new standard for quality commercial office space in Palmerston North. Driven by the combined requirements of the tenants – Horizons Regional Council, Palmerston North City Council Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and Inland Revenue – the Importance Level Four (IL4) building needed to promote connection, strengthen partnerships and provide resilience. The result is an outstanding example of what a modern office development can achieve through a holistic and integrated design approach.

“The success for the Te Ao Nui project was founded on the trust and strong relationships of everyone involved,” says Bruce Curtain, head of architecture at WSP Architecture.

This new asset for the local community is appropriately named Te Ao Nui and reinforces the vision of connectivity – a place where we are bound together, for the people, environment and world in which we live. The brown-field project draws on these ideas by bringing together local and government agencies and businesses under one roof to serve the community. With its enhanced resilience, Te Ao Nui provides an attractive option for its anchor tenant, the Inland Revenue,

as well as blue-chip commercial tenants, providing much needed retail and commercial office space on Victoria Ave. A key design consideration for the WSP team, was the relationship between the building, set on the CBD fringe site of Victoria Ave, and residential neighbourhood. The development team worked closely with Palmerston North City Council’s Urban Design to ensure the building sat appropriately within its context. Dividing the main building volumes through colour and cladding helped reduce the visual appearance of the building. Meanwhile, the street-facing front block has additional layering and texture through the use of multi-coloured fins and a glazed street canopy structure. Together, these elements provided a human-centric design, appropriate to the scale and nature of Victoria Ave. The EOC is a central command and control facility responsible for emergency and disaster management at a strategic level for the region. To enable the new facility to meet the stringent resilience requirements for emergency operations centres, Te Ao Nui was designed to IL4 to ensure the operational continuity following a significant earthquake event. With enhanced levels of redundancy through 163

Commercial Office The threelevel building provides connection to the street and access to natural light.

on-site power generation, potable water storage and sewage retention, the EOC can remain operational for several days after a one in a 500-year seismic event.

The requirements of the IL4 design criteria meant a low displacement reinforced concrete structural design was chosen as a pragmatic and robust solution. This structural approach also simplified the design of secondary building elements to accommodate the rigorous SLS2 design criteria while maintaining standard detailing. The project included the installation of smart seismic sensors to enable immediate occupancy post-event. The building was also designed to achieve a NABERSNZ 4 Star sustainability rating.

To meet the tight deadline a fully integrated delivery model was adopted. This meant a simple, yet innovative design approach and a high level of collaboration was required from all parties, including an outstanding construction team. The end result said it all. This high-performance building was designed in six months, constructed within 18 months and delivered on time and within budget. +

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WITH INCREASING PRESSURE ON OUR LAND AND RESOURCES, RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS THAT REPRESENT QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION ARE HIGHLY PRIZED.

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EXCELLENCE & BEST IN CATEGORY

Variations in design and texture create interest in the streetscape of the park-side development.

The combination of painted brick, and horizontal and vertical weatherboard cladding adds interest to homes.

‘Kōwhai Ridge realises a shared wawata to create homes to suit a range of lifestyles and budgets in a setting that includes shared spaces.’

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ōwhai Ridge, a residential development in the booming north-west of Auckland, was designed for a variety of people, including first-home buyers, older downsizers and families. The ultimate aim of the joint venture between Fletcher Living and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa, was to achieve commercial success, alongside exemplary community and environmental outcomes. “We wanted a neighbourhood that embraced a strong sense of community, providing homes for a variety of people, including those with supported living requirements,” says Steve Evans, Chief Executive Residential and Land Development Fletcher Building.

Kōwhai Ridge, developed on 9.2ha of vacant Government-owned land, consists of 197 terrace, duplex and detached homes designed around three landscaped drainage reserves. These wetlands feature native planting and are a valued recreational asset. Roads were designed to avoid back sections and homes that have south-facing outlooks. Houses were located adjacent to Moire Park to maximise the scenery of one of Auckland’s oldest reserves. Consideration at the masterplan phase ensured residents could easily connect to the surrounding native bush and walkway.

Homes combine painted brick with horizontal and vertical weatherboard cladding, with bright doors adding vibrancy. House types, ranging from detached through to lock-and-leave terraces, incorporate design highlights, such as louvre features, adding texture to the finished home. All 197 homes have now sold or are under contract. It was important to the joint-venture partners to build a dynamic community with a range of residents, including those needing

supported living. As a result, they partnered with Accessible Properties, VisionWest and CORT Community Housing, all of which purchased affordable homes. “Kōwhai Ridge showed that with great urban and home design, you can have 30 per cent social housing pepperpotted among open-market housing, to create a successful tenure-blind development,” says Evans.

“Kōwhai Ridge realises the shared wawata (aspirations) of Fletcher Living and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa to create homes to suit a range of lifestyles and budgets, at scale and pace, in a setting that includes ample open, shared spaces,” says Andrew Crocker, Chief Executive Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa. + – KO WHAI RIDGE 75-89 Moire Rd, Massey, Auckland

OWNER, DEVELOPER FLETCHER RESIDENTIAL AND – – – – NGA TI WHATUA O RAKEI WHAI RAWA CONSTRUCTION EARTHCO CIVIL (LAND) AND FLETCHER RESIDENTIAL (HOUSING) ARCHITECT HARRISON GRIERSON (URBAN DESIGN) AND CONTEXT ARCHITECTS STRUCTURAL ENGINEER HARRISON GRIERSON PROJECT MANAGER HARRISON GRIERSON (CIVIL WORKS) AND FLETCHER RESIDENTIAL (HOUSING) OTHER CONSULTANTS GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING: SOIL & ROCK; LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: HARRISON GRIERSON

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W The natural environment has been incorporated into the master-planned community of Waiata Shores, which sits beside the Pāhurehure Inlet.

aiata Shores, one of South Auckland’s newest communities, sits beside the Pāhurehure Inlet on the 47ha former site of the Manukau Golf course. The masterplanned community, developed and built

by Fletcher Living, has a mix of housing and amenities that include a cafe, playground, childcare and a planned retail centre.

The Waiata Shores vision is for a thriving community of 700 new homes, set within well-connected walkways, parks and a high-quality public realm. The elongated north-south sites are well positioned to ensure homes enjoy maximum sunlight. The low-maintenance homes have been designed to engage with the street and landscaping, while still providing privacy.

When Fletcher Living bought the property, it helped the golf club with its relocation, while protecting and retaining a large number of the course’s mature trees, which are now features of the shared spaces within the development.

Public transport links – both the bus and Te Mahia train station located on

‘We started with a masterplan concept of what we wanted to create and were unwavering in our focus to deliver on it.’

Great South Rd – are within walking distance of the entrance to Waiata Shores.

The Songbird cafe was established early in the development programme and is nestled beside the playground, providing a central meeting place for residents to enjoy. The cafe includes electric vehicle charging points in the car park.

Because Waiata Shores is next to the Pāhurehure Inlet and beside Papakura Stream at the bottom of the Hunua Stormwater Catchment, 11ha of land was set aside for stormwater management and has been landscaped to incorporate open spaces and a shared cycleway/footpath, and to improve ecological outcomes.

Steve Evans, Chief Executive Residential and Development for Fletcher Building, says Fletcher Living invested in landscaping and amenities to provide an attractive outlook and community space within the development.

“It supports our desire to create passive recreation spaces, while preserving and enhancing the ecology. We wanted to ensure that new residents buying into Waiata Shores could clearly appreciate the vision that we had for this

community,” says Evans. “We started with a masterplan concept of what we wanted to create in terms of great community outcomes and were unwavering in our focus to deliver on it. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the vision that we had for this community become a reality, and to hear how much our customers enjoy living there.” +

WAIATA SHORES 1 Gosper Rd, Conifer Grove, Auckland

OWNER, DEVELOPER FLETCHER RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION HICK BROS CIVIL CONSTRUCTION (LAND), FLETCHER LIIVING (HOUSING) CONSULTANTS URBAN DESIGN, TOWN PLANNING, CIVIL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING: HARRISON GRIERSON

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AS THE CALL FOR QUALITY DESIGN INCREASES, MORE IS BEING ASKED OF THIS GROWTH SECTOR. ENTRIES WORK HARD TO EARN THEIR PLACE AND FROM THE NEW TO THE RENEWED, PROJECTS NEED TO DELIVER HIGH-LEVEL RESULTS.

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The sophisticated design by JWA Architects is a dramatic addition to the precinct.

‘The prominent corner site called for a bold design. This was realised in the sculptural form.’

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he Endeavour Consumer Health office and warehouse is part of Auckland International Airport’s (AIAL) speculative build programme, whereby buildings are developed without a tenant secured.

This development strategy, which has proven success, is designed to capitalise on low-vacancy levels and requires careful planning to adapt for eventual tenant requirements. The project is located on a 20,000sqm greenfield site within AIAL’s The Landing business park in Māngere.

Early in the process, the building was leased, which resulted in a design-andbuild project. The two-storey office building was designed to accommodate the needs of its tenant, a company that provides health and personal care products.

The brief was for a functional, flexible warehouse and office with an elevated architectural design that would make a statement, yet blend in with existing buildings at The Landing.

“The prominent corner site within The Landing called for a bold design,” says Daniel Byrne, head of property development at Auckland International Airport.

“This was realised in the dramatic sculptural form of the solar screen, formed

by complex steel fins that stand out against the building as a spark of yellow.”

The sophisticated design by JWA Architects integrates a big box and small office that reflects the scale of the precinct’s landscape. Vertical screen elements are a contrast to the horizontal warehouse canopy – it’s a dramatic visual effect achieved with minimal effort. The engaging facade of the forward-facing building features colour and movement that mimics the surrounding tussock grasses, while also articulating the industrial context.

The steel fins screen the interior and outdoor terrace, while framing the entrance. The screen was achieved using 3D software and customised steelwork.

As you circulate the building, the result creates a dynamic movement of light and shape. Views and natural light have been maximised and used to great effect in the building that faces the future runway.

The interior layout offers the kind of flexibility that is difficult to come by in the market. There are two separate offices and the warehouse is split into two, which enables a portion of the warehouse to be sublet as and when necessary, while also providing for future expansion of Endeavour’s business.

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The building provides flexibility for its tenant, which can scale up or sublet space if need be.

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Situated on the main avenue at the intersection of Landing Drive and Te Kapua Drive, the landscaped site is diagonally opposite a new retail development. The building’s prominent location gives it significant exposure throughout the area and excellent transport links to State Highway 20A. A strong, collaborative working relationship between team members resulted in the project coming in 5 per cent under budget and it took just 14 months from the beginning of the design process to the building completion. This collaborative approach was particularly important when it came to integrating the tenant’s manufacturing plant, which required a high degree of coordination to ensure standards were met.

The new addition to the neighbourhood is an asset to the site, to its tenants and the owner’s portfolio. + AUCKLAND AIRPORT 17 Landing Drive, Māngere, Auckland

OWNER, DEVELOPER AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION MACRENNIE ARCHITECT JWA SERVICE ENGINEER, MECHANICAL ENGINEER 22 DEGREES STRUCTURAL ENGINEER MSC QUANTITY SURVEYOR BQH PROJECT MANAGER RDT PACIFIC OTHER CONSULTANTS PROTECH, BESPOKE

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As well as being a highly productive commercial facility, Pic’s Peanut Butter World in Nelson

has a Willy Wonkaesque sense of fun with its inventive approach to design and engaging visitors.

‘The Nelson region has a productive factory and tourist attraction – a source of inspiration for what can be achieved.’

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ith a steampunk design, Pic’s Peanut Butter World in Nelson was never going to conform to an industrial stereotype. The many bespoke elements – chimney stacks; a giant cylindrical entrance; a steel spiral staircase; a pair of gables, one recessed and solid for the loading canopy and the other transparent with a glazed curtain wall – required specialist materials and fabrication.

Pic’s, which produces peanut butter, has been elevated to a destination; its tours attract 35,000 visitors annually. Owner Pic Picot’s objective is to give customers the opportunity to see the production process and for staff to interact with customers. He says the building is a tribute to engineering and craftsmanship and is “a work of art – Nelson’s Pompidou Centre. It demonstrates what factories can be and creates a place where consumers and producers come together.”

The development has allowed Picot to increase productivity from about 90,000 jars a week in 2017 to 160,000 in 2020. With room for expansion and storage of raw materials being doubled, the new Stoke facility can meet future demand.

The bespoke nature of the project was both challenging and rewarding, says Ben Coman, Managing Director of Coman Construction and Coman Holdings, which owns the 7733sqm site and complex. “These required specialist fabrications and materials used as finished products that wouldn’t normally be

showcased and required clever installation. Some building components were of a scale that made the transportation alone a challenge,” says Coman.

Architect Simon Hall’s philosophy is that factories should have an architectural response, like any other type of building. Durable materials, including shuttered precast concrete, Corten steel balustrades, red oxide-look steelwork and bespoke mesh fences, minimise maintenance. Where possible, interior and exterior materials mirror each other, providing connectivity. Daylight is maximised through the large south-facing curtain wall, 4m fans provide cooling to the main foyer, and heat from the peanut roaster is recovered to warm the factory.

“The Nelson region now has a productive factory and tourist attraction, which employs more than 50 staff, and is a source of inspiration for what can be achieved in terms of design, construction and production,” says Coman. +

PIC’S PEANUT BUTTER WORLD 41-49 Saxton Road, Stoke, Nelson

OWNER, DEVELOPER COMAN HOLDINGS CONSTRUCTION COMAN CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECT JERRAM TOCKER BARRON TENANT PICOT PRODUCTIONS

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T The vast facility has been future proofed, designed and built to abovecode animal standards.

he idea behind this year-long project was to create a financially and environmentally sustainable investment that capitalised on Kiwi diners’ love of chicken. The Kiwi Free Range facility, owned by Blair Robinson and built by Novasteel, is a large-scale free-range poultry operation in Chertsey, about an hour from Christchurch, and has been designed to go beyond the Animal Welfare Code guidelines for the production of meat chickens.

With excellent design, the right materials, top technology and construction methods, a profitable and environmentally sustainable business has been built – no easy task when you consider it involves eight 2800sqm poultry houses and up to 2.8 million chickens a year.

Food and water supply, shelter, lighting and ventilation were all major design considerations, along with ‘pop holes’ for the birds to access the outdoors.

The holes needed to be 350x400mm to meet the code, but they were made 400x2300m wide (well above the Animal Welfare Code) for future-proofing

‘To create a drier, healthier environment for the birds, we developed a concrete nib system that was pre-cast on site.’

reasons. “It’s economically sound to future-proof in the original build rather than to try and retrofit later,” says Novasteel Business Manager – Strategy, Rob Marshall.

“The net result is high-quality birds and, in many cases, greater productivity.”

Kiwi Free Range and Novasteel went even further. “To create a drier, healthier environment for the birds, we developed a concrete nib system that was pre-cast on site and incorporated into the main floor slab,” says Marshall.

An automated animal-management system measures and records information about temperature, air quality, food and water intake, and animal weight. If air quality falls outside strict industry parameters, the ventilation system is automatically adjusted to maintain optimum animal welfare and reduce energy consumption. Similar systems exist for detecting and adjusting light and temperature settings.

The buildings are constructed of prefabricated PIR-panel walls and pre-cast concrete walls that were made on site, removing the need for extensive timber

boxing. These are robust and easily cleaned. Consultants and contractors, such as SKOV for the design and supply of animal management systems, were also critical to the success of the project, which is a partnership between Kiwi Free Range and Tegel New Zealand. +

KIWI FREE RANGE – BROILER POULTRY FARM 1347 Rakaia Highway, Chertsey, Canterbury

OWNER KIWI FREE RANGE ARCHITECT NOVASTEEL AND ASSEMBLE PROJECT MANAGER, QUANTITY SURVEYOR IC&A, GRANT WING CONSTRUCTION NOVASTEEL MECHANICAL ENGINEER SKOV STRUCTURAL ENGINEER DODD CIVIL CONSULTANTS

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T Auckland International Airport has developed a multi-purpose building complex that’s suited

to a variety of tenants, thanks to a masterplan that included flexible spaces, parking, landscaping and street appeal.

he brief for the 19 Timberly Road complex was to create a building that could be adapted for a variety of tenants, while delivering visual impact. It also had to be cost-effective and durable.

Auckland International Airport (AIAL) was keen to develop its Māngere site given its proximity to the airport and motorway links, but it faced a key challenge – the ground had been excavated for the original Timberly Road subdivision and it did not align with the project’s design.

An innovative approach was required. The team had to change the design to allow for a higher-than-expected ground level, so the building was pushed back as far as possible. To maximise the site potential, the office, warehouse and showroom were designed on the corner to boost street engagement.

The facility, described as a ‘dynamic place’ rather than simply a building, accommodates a number of Bapcor New Zealand businesses. The 9900sqm site contains the company’s warehouse, call centre, showroom and office as

‘The result is an aesthetically pleasing, easy-tonavigate showcase of Bapcor’s diverse business.’

well as a venue to host valued customers and suppliers. Its automotive parts business, also on site, covers trade, specialist wholesale and retail, requiring a large, dynamic space.

Given the prominent position at the precinct gateway, the design brief to architect Simon Williams was a streetscape with intuitive access points for various customers. The result is an aesthetically pleasing, easy-to-navigate showcase of Bapcor’s diverse business.

The office screens the main warehouse, making pedestrian and vehicle navigation more intuitive. The warehouse, including the loading dock, faces east, providing shelter from prevailing winds.

In line with the masterplan, thoughtfully landscaped areas enhance the streetscape of poplars, pin oaks and row hedges. The yard has a drive-through access via two gates, to carefully control traffic. “The greenfields site at the gateway to the Airport’s Timberly Rd development has been transformed,”

says Daniel Byrne, head of property development at Auckland International Airport. “The striking building design of the new Bapcor headquarters complements the flexible and functional multi-purpose facility, which combines all of their business functions under one roof.” + 19 TIMBERLY ROAD 19 Timberly Road, Māngere, Auckland

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Left Located in the Waikato, the farm produces around 100,000 chickens per year.

Above The poultry houses are all

connected by a large tunnel.

Right The buildings boast the latest in ventilation technology.

‘The farm is a fantastic example of an environmentally sustainable, profitable, industrial scale agribusiness.’

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he Kirkham Group is a family-owned agribusiness based in the Waikato.

Prior to the development of the new, world-class poultry breeder farm, dairy was the main focus of the business. Driven by a desire to diversify their agricultural revenue streams, the Kirkham Group partnered with Inghams Enterprises to provide land and buildings for the production of approximately 100,000 breeder chickens per year on a new 7ha farm in Te Awamutu.

The new 8500sqm industrial-scale poultry breeder farm consists of five 1575sqm poultry houses and 500sqm of support buildings, all connected by a large central instrument ‘tunnel’. The farm grows 100,000 one-day old chicks into 22-week-old layer birds, which are relocated to an egg layer farm.

“The development is not only an exemplar of sustainability in terms of the design and construction of the buildings, but it also contributes significantly to the sustainability of the rural environment in which it sits,” says Rob Marshall, business manager of sales and strategy at Novasteel. “The farm is a fantastic example of an environmentally sustainable, profitable and industrial-scale agribusiness that supports the production of world-class poultry protein.”

The design and construction of this facility is world leading, combining the latest technology in ventilation and climate control, automated animal management, biosecurity and animal welfare techniques, with the use of quality prefabricated materials and construction methodologies to create a poultry farm that provides a model for the design and construction of future facilities.

In order to produce poultry for the New Zealand market, buildings must conform to the Animal Welfare Act and meet the requirements of the Animal Code of Welfare. In this case, the buildings exceed the Animal Welfare Code.

Issues such as food and water supply, shelter, lighting design, ventilation and temperature must be scrutinised.

Material selection minimises energy costs. For example, the extensive use of prefabricated PIR panels significantly reduce the energy required to maintain optimal internal temperatures for the birds. Automated, dimmable LED lighting also supports animal welfare and reduces energy use. The facility is monitored internally on a daily basis with annual Ministry of Primary Industry audits, which highlights the quality design, construction and operation.

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Above An automated management system is used to monitor temperature, air quality, food and water intake.

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Below Should there be a demand, the well-designed farm could also accommodate an expansion into broiler chickens.

In order to exceed the animal welfare code and improve environmental performance, an automated Animal Management System measures and records live data on temperature, air quality, food and water intake, and animal weight.

If the system detects poor air quality, it automatically adjusts the ventilation system to maintain optimum animal welfare and minimal energy consumption.

Similar processes exist for detecting and adjusting light and temperature settings.

Such technology allows for reduced energy use, optimum biosecurity and animal health conditions.

The design, materials, services and buildings could easily be used to grow broiler chickens, should the market require a change of use in future. This further protects the ongoing sustainability of the development. The farm is not only a successful and profitable investment, it is well positioned to capitalise on any changes in future demand. + INGHAMS POULTRY BREEDER FACILITY 228 Te Mawhai Road, Tokanui

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N The building is comprised of robust materials and has been designed to be a comfortable workplace for employees.

CI had a list of requirements for its new manufacturing and distribution facility in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland. The 14,000sqm warehouse, in the Savill Link industrial park, needed to accommodate manufacturing, storage and administration for the company’s specialist packaging business, but it has achieved much more. Collaboration throughout the project – from concept through to construction and operation – ensured the facility was high quality and fit for purpose for NCI, while maintaining long-term value for owner and developer, Goodman.

The facility has been created with simple and strong lines that display quality, functionality and innovation, and to a standard well above the Building Act. The building, which fits in seamlessly with its neighbours, houses automated and robotic machinery that produce 300 cans a minute and has dedicated areas for

‘Our new facility has increased productivity.

The open-plan office has encouraged a more dynamic work environment.’

dangerous goods and charging stations for electric forklifts. A double-pitch roof has been adopted to achieve maximum building height. Tapered steel portal frames are used to provide clear span of 54m between columns. The design also allows for flexibility: the building has a regular grid with few columns, so, if required, can be reconfigured for dual or multiple tenants.

Another bonus is that it requires minimal maintenance. Materials were chosen for their long life, cost-effectiveness and ease of installation. Exterior materials – textured concrete panels with innovative new aluminium and Nu-Wall cladding – are readily available and wash clean in the rain. The look has been enhanced by horizontal aluminium louvres with a timber-look finish, which provide shading for the lunchroom patio and help identify the office entry.

Inside, ceiling tiles allow access to office services and the use of carpet tiles

means worn areas can be easily replaced without having to tear up carpet.

Careful consideration has been given to health and safety and this is demonstrated in the separation between the truck and car access. The building is also comfortable for workers, with skylights and roller doors providing natural light. Heat pumps provide warmth and air conditioning, and the open-plan office has high-performance glazing to control heat and glare while allowing natural light to flood in.

While comfort has been improved, so has workspace efficiency and productivity. “Our new facility has driven increased productivity throughout the business,” says Nabil Askari, General Manager NCI New Zealand. “The open-plan office has encouraged more staff interactions and a more dynamic working environment. The large warehouse space allows the different plant and 187

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NCI’s new Savill Link facility houses hightech equipment, including robotic machinery that produces 300 cans a minute.

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business operations to function simultaneously. The facility also offers a large comfortable space and landscaped areas for the staff to enjoy their down time.”

William Main, Development Director for Goodman says, “We are particularly proud of the positive impact the project has had on the customer’s business.

High-quality, bespoke work spaces have created operational efficiencies and a superior work environment for staff.

“From a built environment perspective, the development has radically transformed Savill Rd. A contaminated industrial site has been remediated and improved with a modern manufacturing and distribution facility for one of New Zealand’s leading brands. From a community perspective, the development has created additional job opportunities within the local area.” + NCI

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S Three large warehouses provide fitfor-purpose buildings,

which ensure this logistics company is completely sorted.

orted Logistics wanted new purpose-built facilities for its thriving business. But the Christchurch-based warehousing, transport and supply-chain company also needed the complex to be built in stages so it could operate in some spaces while others were still being constructed.

The 41,600sqm greenfield site in Waterloo Business Park had room for three large warehouses, which are positioned in a line along the site, along with yard areas and roading. Building spaces include the warehouses, offices, meeting and training rooms and staff facilities. Landscaping, car parking and features that incorporate Sorted Logistics’ brand colours complete the development.

The site layout was specially developed to suit the logistics operation. Each building has an unloading canopy at the back, and a loading canopy at the front.

Large yard areas to the rear of the buildings have been designed to accommodate

‘We delivered a staged construction and design programme, which met our client’s tight deadlines.’

Combi lifters and moving shipping containers. The design-and-build project allowed the design team to work collaboratively with the contractor; early decisions enabled a shorter design and construction programme, and reduced variations and cost over-runs.

“The site of the final building had a number of constraints, including overhead power lines, so needed careful planning and consideration,” says GHD architectural designer Hamish Peter. “We undertook a number of surveys and site planning exercises to get a suitable layout. We delivered a staged construction and design programme which met our client’s tight deadlines, and enabled them to occupy part of the facility while construction continued in other areas. This included designing one side of the canopy to be bolted on at a later date, as it was positioned over a public road (that would be relocated later),” he says.

“The continued design ‘look’ and orange branding is striking, and the ongoing success of this development has opened up future opportunities for the team.”

The staged construction programme was excellent for Sorted Logistics, as it allowed them to meet a tight deadline, says Steve Hastie, Apollo Projects’ National Design Manager. “It’s proven to be a successful model, and Sorted Logistics were really happy with the service.”

The buildings have an efficient structural system that meets New Zealand Building Code requirements. With high-level racking required in the warehouse, clear-span space was one of Sorted Logistics’ major requirements.

To accommodate this, custom-fabricated, welded structural steel portals spanning the full width of each warehouse were designed. These brace along the exterior walls, to ensure clear warehouse space can be fully utilised.

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Below The orange branding is consistent across the building’s exterior and interior, and haulage.

Precast concrete panels used in the lower half of the warehouse walls provide a robust, durable finish, minimising impact damage, and pre-stressed concrete flooring reduces the number of control joints needed.

The office areas of each building differ slightly, to suit their occupants’ needs, but similar materials and colour palettes bring a consistent look and feel across the buildings. A full commercial kitchen is included in one of the office buildings, where staff can meet to eat and relax. The kitchen also provides wholesome meals.

To ensure the site remains secure, security fencing and automatic vehicle gates have been installed at the entries and exits. The buildings have a consistent style, a high-quality finish and provide Sorted Logistics with fit-for-purpose spaces into which they can expand their business. +

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T Above and right Attention to detail is a hallmark of this containment laboratory.

Top Built on base isolators, the facility can withstand a one in 2500-year earthquake.

he existing Animal Health Laboratory at Wallaceville is a critical piece of infrastructure for the Ministry for Primary Industry and New Zealand biosecurity. It is the first MPI facility to be significantly upgraded to meet changing needs and current biocontainment standards.

New Zealand’s only approved PC3 laboratory for containing and diagnosing serious veterinary diseases is being phased out and replaced with this new facility on the existing MPI site at Wallaceville, Upper Hutt.

The new National Biocontainment Laboratory is built to Physical Containment Level 3+ (enhanced PC3) standard. This critical facility has been designed, constructed and commissioned to a high-containment, world-class standard, enabling MPI to protect New Zealand’s multi-billion-dollar primary industry.

Located just 1.5km away from major Wellington faultlines, it has been built on

‘This critical facility has been designed, constructed and commissioned to a high-containment world-class standard.’

base isolators to withstand a one in 2500-year earthquake and strong winds, while maintaining airtightness. The 1400sqm site houses a new laboratory building, with a floor area of more than 4200sqm spreading over two floors, undercroft ‘rattle’ space, one-and-a-half floors of plant space and roof plant decks.

One of MPIs key roles is the management of risks associated with new and emerging organisms affecting New Zealand’s animal and plant health, and land and aquatic environments.

The laboratory was built virtually before it was constructed on site. A highly complex model was created using Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology. New Zealand Building Codes are evolving to reflect our unpredictable environment, including extreme weather patterns and seismic activities. The design of NBL has taken this a step further, enabling the

containment of acute and potentially deadly diseases, safeguarding operators in extreme conditions.

“National Biocontainment Laboratory is a building unlike any other in New Zealand, a product of years of research and benchmarking against other facilities worldwide,” says Joseph O’Keefe, director of the project at MPI. “It’s an exceptionally complex building with a wide range of interdependent systems.”

The facility’s facade maintains a stable condition for the entire mechanical plant to operate and allows for the tracking of the required pressure regime, which was designed to meet stringent North American performance standards, exceeding the local code.

State-of-the-art Arcoplast has been used in wall and ceiling linings for extreme airtightness, the first large-scale deployment of this product in New Zealand.

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Below State-ofthe art Arcoplast wall and ceiling linings, which are lightweight and chemicalresistant, were used in the facility.

This has fared extremely well under the stringent leakage allowance for highcontainment facilities and tested against Upper Hutt’s windy conditions.

The enhancement of the base isolated IL4 building (exceeds 100 per cent NBS) with minimal inter-storey drift (15mm between at MCE and design was 20mm) has provided good ground for scientific equipment and building services to perform. There are four deep anchor piles, 20 Teflon-stainless steel slider bearings and 10 lead-rubber isolator bearings that allow movement of +/-900mm in X-Y directions and 20mm in Z direction between the sub- and super-structure.

Large-scale seismic isolation on incoming and outgoing services between sub- and super-structure was installed. These include natural gas, fire and water mains, outgoing drains, diesel lines, power and communication cables. + NATIONAL BIOCONTAINMENT LABORATORY, MINISTRY FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES 66 Ward Street, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt, Wellington

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s we reconfigure the way we work, questioning the intelligence of the open-plan office and spending more time at home, the lure of the outside world has dwindled. Just as university campuses have had to adapt to attract students who can study online, so too now do shopping malls, office buildings and of course, hotels. As the following commercial designers explain, there’s never been a more important time to create thoughtful interiors – spaces in which we are free to (safely) work, relax and play.

+ HARRIET PILKINGTON, YOUNG + RICHARDS Designer Harriet Pilkington is the director of Young + Richards, an architecture and interiors practice involved in various sectors, including hospitality, residential and large-scale housing developments for the government and private clients.

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How has the Covid-19 the pandemic affected your approach to design?

Our design philosophy has always been centred around the human experience of space. This is more relevant now than ever.

I’m hoping more environmental materials and practices will become more important to clients and an easier sell during the design process, and that the consideration of the life cycle of a project becomes central. Much like in retail, office spaces are becoming more like showrooms for a company’s brand, and collaborative spaces for the exchange of ideas, with much more of the individual work taking place remotely than ever before. This offers new design challenges in terms of showcasing brand design and providing flexible spaces.

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Talk us through a recent brief.

Magistrates in the Metropolis Hotel was a unique project in that it involved downsizing an office. I can’t recall a similar project – usually workplace design happens around expansion. The existing interior space has had many facelifts over the years and we found it as a disused bar and tired part of the hotel lobby. It was a blank canvas in which to create a new kind of workplace, with many planning complexities and hoops to jump through. We wanted to create an ‘atelier’ rather than an office. Conceptually, this is a workshop for an artist, where work is produced under the master’s name with apprentices.

This was a perfect driver for the brief as the client wished to continue operating in a hands-on manner with a small team around him. He wanted a place of focus – away from outside distractions – and quiet and calm. The workspace is made up of different functional zones and is designed to be totally flexible. It also has the ability to function as an apartment. This was part of future-proofing the space. Spatial flow, context, texture, light and shadow and the desire to create the ambience of a luxury private club are key design elements.

How are you implementing new discoveries in your work?

Recently I came across green grout being used in a tiling project in a commercial space, and I’m enjoying using new finishes such as

Above Part of the old Auckland Magistrates’ Court interior was given a luxurious makeover for branding firm Richards Partners.

Right ‘I find myself drawn to vernacular architecture and ancient buildings repurposed,’ says Harriet Pilkington.

Opposite right An atelier-inspired meeting space in the redesigned office.

gunmetal and brushed brass in bathroom fixtures, which were not as widely available in the past. New technologies we’re using include powder-coating. We’re now able to powder-coat images. Recently we were involved with a glazing company looking at innovations with glass – the possibilities with glass and technology are really exciting.

What international interior inspires you the most?

I spent some time in the Faro region of Portugal and adored the simplicity of the coastal and farm buildings. I’ll never forget staying inside an old stable that had been turned into relaxed accommodation. The interiors had been repurposed into crisp white hotel suites with the original raking timber ceilings and the beams whitewashed.

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Left Material Creative’s interior at Bodrum Market restaurant at Westfield Newmarket. Above The Laminex showroom.

Below Santa Monica Proper Hotel.

+ LIV PATIENCE, MATERIAL CREATIVE Designer Liv Patience is the co-director with Toni Brandso of Material Creative, an award-winning interior design studio with a portfolio spanning retail, hospitality and civic spaces.

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Tell us about the projects you’re working on.

We have been working on stage one of a refurbishment for Naumi Hotels in Wellington for the past two years. It’s due to be finished at the end of this year. We are about to commence on stage two, which is due to be completed in 2021. We are also working on an exciting multi-residential project with Monk Mackenzie Architects in Auckland, and a wonderful office fit-out for Tax Traders, among other things.

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Can you talk us through a recent brief you enjoyed taking on, and explain the thinking behind it, from conception to completion?

We recently fitted out the new showroom for Laminex at the Home Ideas Auckland centre. This was a brilliant brief because under the Laminex umbrella there are about 10 unique brands that we were asked to showcase, with 135 decors to display. Our clients were very trusting of us and gave us full creative licence to design an inspiring space. We looked at how we could incorporate each brand side by side and create a showroom of international standard – something we hadn’t seen in New Zealand before, and that had a touch of whimsy. The outcome is a play on colour and materiality, inspired by Italian sculptures (seen at the Milan Furniture Festival), and the Memphis Design movement showing how laminate can be used with timber veneer and Caesarstone in a beautiful, colourful way.

Are there any projects you’re having to rethink, post-Covid-19?

We have seen a dramatic shift in how offices are working, however I do think it’s too soon to tell for other public spaces, particularly in

the hospitality sector. We have been pretty lucky here that our lockdowns were lifted relatively swiftly. One we did rethink was our multi-residential project, where we tried to incorporate a multi-use space for working from home that wasn’t just a separate office, because not all homes have that luxury.

Where do you see the future of commercial interior design heading?

Are there any interesting new trends emerging?

A strong trend we have been seeing over the past couple of years is the shift from minimalistic design to more maximalistic, colourfilled interiors. And authenticity – we are taking a few steps back and readdressing the need for great craftsmanship again, which is fantastic because it can get so easily lost when you are churning out commercial projects with short lead times.

Solid timber joinery and plaster finishes on walls have become increasingly popular as we are craving a sense of character in our spaces. It’s a step in the opposite direction from the classic modern white space. We are increasingly more conscious about designing for timelessness than for trends, which I believe is a really positive step forward for interior design in New Zealand.

What’s the most inspiring international interior you’ve come across, and what drew you to it?

The Santa Monica Proper Hotel by Kelly Wearstler is one of the standout international projects from 2019. Wearstler has worked her magic again, and produced an interior that is full of incredible materials fitted in unique ways with finishes, artwork and furniture that have been curated to perfection. She has managed to encompass that laidback Santa Monica beach vibe within a luxurious hotel setting that makes this project very moreish.

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Left Y–6’s design work on the CP Group offices took 18 months to complete and involved a full redesign. Below Wains Hotel, Dunedin.

Bottom K11 shopping mall in Hong Kong.

Designers Suzanne Lear and husband Rezharco Doria formed Y–6 in 2012. Their team is involved with hospitality and commercial projects with an emphasis on hotel design, both here and overseas.

“There’s a magic about designing spaces where people are seeking an array of different experiences. They may be looking for escapism, excitement or simply taking time out to recharge,” says Lear.

“We take great pride in the narrative and experience that we deliver through design.”

In what ways has Covid-19 affected the design industry?

We’re seeing relationships with local suppliers as a real positive in a post-Covid-19 world, as well as a lot of fast-paced projects. New Zealand stock has been depleted, which is a great thing – until you need that particular piece of furniture for a restaurant! Differences in the commercial office design have been interesting. There’s the question of whether clients need as much space or can staff work from home? But then if they are in the office, what about social distancing, larger workstations etc? We’re working through a few scenarios with clients at the moment.

How else is your industry evolving?

We are definitely seeing more commitment from clients to look at sustainable solutions, locally made products and less waste. We are working on a full refurbishment of a heritage building in Auckland, adding solar panels, water harvesting and many other initiatives for the completed hotel to be as sustainable as possible. We love to work with local suppliers – this is something we will be dedicating more time and resource to.

Talk us through your creative process on a recent brief.

Our brief was to transform Wains Hotel into a five-star property; one for the portfolio of the exciting new New Zealand brand, Fable. There were challenges of course. The rooms are all different in shape and size, – the building is constructed of an O amaru stone facade and timber and a lot of the original walls were lath and plaster.

We initially create a narrative for all of our projects of any discipline.

For Wains Hotel, originally built in the 1860s and the oldest hotel in Dunedin, this was derived from the colourful and vibrant history of the building. We searched through books, the web and the microfiche archives at Dunedin Library and discovered many gems.

We landed on the initial concept of the Englishman, Irishman and Scotswoman (Job Wain, Thomas Bracken and Catherine Wain) as a starting point. This was overlaid with layers of ideas, such as the graphically patterned carpets through the corridors. It’s a mix of heritage details and modern, a nod to the past with the luxury and technology of today.

Are there any buildings overseas you are enamoured with?

The K11 shopping mall and Rosewood hotel development in Hong Kong.

It’s a whole load of crazy surprises, combining art, culture and food, mixed in a retail environment that connects the classic InterContinental Kowloon hotel site with the beautiful new skyscraper that is the Rosewood. It’s the interior that’s fascinating – it’s certainly a journey.

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Green Building Property Award

– Airways, Auckland – Auckland Police District Headquarters, Auckland – Building C – Mt Eden Corrections Facility, Auckland – Christchurch Town Hall Conservation Project, Christchurch – Hastings Police Station, Hastings – Hihiaua Cultural Centre, Whangārei – Nelson Airport Terminal, Nelson – Riccarton Community Centre (Rārākau), Christchurch – Te Manawa (Westgate Library), Auckland – Te Rau Aroha Museum, Waitangi – Waitohi – Johnsonville Community Hub, Wellington

– Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery School, Christchurch – Beatrice Tinsley Building, Christchurch – Dairy Flat Early Learning Centre, Auckland – Dilworth Junior Campus – Sports Centre, Auckland – Faculty of Dentistry, Graeme and Robyn Hart Building, Manurewa – Performing Arts Studio and Suite, Dunedin – Shirley Boys’ & Avonside Girls’ High Schools, Christchurch – Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Tonga o Hokianga, Opononi – The University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering / Te Herenga Mātai Pūkaha (B405), Auckland – University of Waikato – Tauranga Campus, Tauranga – Victoria University Maru, Wellington – Western Springs College Ngā Puna O Waiōrea, Auckland – Whanganui Collegiate School – Arrivals Precinct, Whanganui – Whanganui Collegiate School – H G Carver Memorial Library, Whanganui

– 82 Wyndham Street, Auckland – Great Barrier Island Service Centre, Auckland – Nelson Airport Terminal, Nelson – Waste Management Auckland Headquarters, Auckland – Inflight Logistics Warehouse, Auckland

RCP Commercial Office Property Award

– 34-38 Ethel Street, Auckland – 82 Wyndham Street, Auckland – BNZ The Terrace, Wellington – Defence House, Wellington – Great Barrier Island Service Centre, Auckland – Te Ao Nui, Palmerston North – Waste Management Auckland Headquarters, Auckland

FAGERHULT NZ Health and Medical Property Award

– Faculty of Dentistry, Graeme and Robyn Hart Building, Manurewa – National Biocontainment Laboratory – Ministry of Primary Industries, Wellington – North Shore Surgical Centre, Auckland – Te Omanga Hospice, Lower Hutt

NAYLOR LOVE Heritage and Adaptive Reuses Property Award

– Airedale Street Cottages, Auckland – Autex Design Offices & Cafe, Auckland – BNZ The Terrace, Wellington – Catalina Bay – Stage 1, Auckland – Christchurch Town Hall Conservation Project, Christchurch

– Northern Club – Bankside Street Extension, Auckland – Plant and Food Research Hamilton and Cunningham Buildings, Auckland – Puddleduck’s Nursery & Preschool & The Backyard Cafe, New Plymouth – Ramada Suites Victoria Street, Auckland – The Duncans Buildings, Christchurch – The Woolstore Design Centre, Wellington – University of Auckland – The Old Arts Building (Building 119), Auckland – Whanganui Collegiate School – H G Carver Memorial Library, Whanganui

CBRE Industrial Property Award

– 17 Landing Drive, Auckland – 19 Timberly Rd, Auckland – Autex Manufacturing Warehouse Hobsonville, Auckland – Inflight Logistics Warehouse, Auckland – Inghams – Poultry Breeder Facility, Te Awamutu – Kiwi Free Range – Broiler Poultry Farm, Christchurch – NCI, Auckland – Pic’s Peanut Butter World, Nelson – Sorted Logistics Development, Christchurch – Waste Management Auckland Headquarters, Auckland

– Grace VQ, Auckland – Grafton Hall, Auckland – Hayman Place and Mavis Place, Auckland – Maria Street & Yates Street, Auckland – Metlifecare Greenwich Gardens Retirement Village – Stages 9 & 10, Auckland – Mt Smart Road, Auckland – Oaks Wellington Hotel, Wellington – Outlook Mission Bay, Auckland – Pullman Rotorua Hotel, Rotorua – Ramada Manukau Pacific Centre, Auckland – Ramada Suites Victoria Street, Auckland – Rawhiti Estate, Auckland – SKHY, Auckland – SugarTree – Stages 1-3, Auckland – Te Hononga Tangata – Royal Oak Housing Community, Auckland – The Groves – Mixed Use Development, Auckland – The Vulcan, Auckland – White Street & High Street, Rangiora – Wilsher Village, Auckland

YARDI Retail Property Award

– 594-598 Manukau Road, Auckland – East Auckland BMW & Mini Garage, Auckland – Percy, Auckland – Pukekohe New World, Auckland – Riverside Market, Christchurch – Westfield Newmarket, Auckland

– Dark Sky Project Takapō Observatory, Lake Tekapo – Four Points by Sheraton, Auckland – Hawke’s Bay Health and Sports Institute, Hawke’s Bay – He Puna Taimoana, Christchurch – Nelson Airport Terminal, Nelson – Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch – Northern Club – Bankside Street Extension, Auckland – Oaks Wellington Hotel, Wellington – Pullman Rotorua Hotel, Rotorua – Ramada Manukau Pacific Centre, Auckland – Ramada Queenstown Central, Queenstown – Ramada Suites Victoria Street, Auckland – Rydges Wellington Airport, Wellington – The Hilton Hotel, Auckland – Wānaka Community Pool – Stage 2 of the Wānaka Recreation Centre, Wānaka

TEMPLETON GROUP Urban Land Developments Property Award

– Kōwhai Ridge, Auckland – Ravenswood, North Canterbury – Waiata Shores, Auckland

KĀINGA ORA Multi Unit Residential Property Award

– 132 Halsey, Auckland – 7-14 Lauderdale Road, Auckland – Bader Ventura, Auckland – Bedford Apartments, Christchurch – Chippendale Crescent – Site B, Auckland

HOLMES CONSULTING Tourism and Leisure Property Award

– Air New Zealand Auckland Regional Lounge, Auckland – Christchurch Passenger Railway Station, Christchurch 205

Thank you to our sponsors

SPONSOR & SUPREME AWARD Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is an independent Global consultancy practice with a commitment to delivering commercial certainty outcomes, through advice focused on cost, quality and sustainability within property, infrastructure, construction and facilities.

The Group is one of the largest providers of Cost Management and Advisory consulting services both in New Zealand and Globally. With more than 100 staff across 7 national offices, RLB has the resources and the flexibility to meet the demands of any project.

MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AWARD Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities is a Crown agency that brings together the people, capabilities and resources of KiwiBuild, Housing New Zealand and its development subsidiary HLC. It aims to create sustainable, inclusive and thriving communities and builds single, terrace and apartment-style homes that are warm, dry and safe. Kāinga Ora, which owns or manages about 65,300 state homes and has 3000 under construction, partners with local and central government, developers and Māori.

TOURISM & LEISURE PROPERTY AWARD Holmes Group, which has more than 500 staff across New Zealand, the Netherlands, Australia and the US, delivers expert structural, civil and fire engineering; product development and testing; and building code compliance services. Our exceptional reputation is built on creative, premium designs and consulting advice. We are a longterm supporter of the Property Council of New Zealand and are delighted to sponsor the Tourism & Leisure category, especially at such a challenging time for the industry.

PROPERTY INDUSTRY AWARDS 2020

COMMERCIAL OFFICE PROPERTY AWARD RCP is the leading provider of independent project management services to New Zealand’s property and construction industry. We have more than 24 years’ experience delivering many of the country’s most prominent, award-winning developments. Our portfolio spans the commercial, retail, residential, stadia, education, infrastructure and health sectors.

Delivering projects on time, within budget and to the highest quality is our baseline – our contractors and consultants deliver value beyond expectation, every time. RCP has 150 staff in eight offices, offering clients integrated services to meet their unique requirements.

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INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY AWARD CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting.

We offer unparalleled global resources, leverage, credibility and market coverage coupled with local expertise. Our priority is to understand clients’ businesses and the market in which they operate and focus on winning outcomes for them, employees and shareholders.

HEALTH & MEDICAL PROPERTY AWARD Fagerhult NZ has offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and focuses on innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, that are often custom designed and manufactured. Having a deep understanding of the biological effect light has on us not just visually, but also biologically and emotionally, we can ultimately help our customers provide an overall solution that improves wellbeing. At Fagerhult NZ we pride ourselves on our expert knowledge across many application areas, and as a result have been the supplier of choice on some of the country’s marquee projects in healthcare, education, custodial, office, retail and outdoor environments.

RETAIL PROPERTY AWARD Yardi Systems is a leading provider of solutions and services for the global real estate industry. To put it simply, we bring process to real estate. Our solutions include investment, asset and property-management software. By providing one fully integrated platform, Yardi provides solutions for multiple sectors including commercial (office, industrial, retail), as well as build-to-rent, residential and student housing. Yardi offers an integrated end-to-end real estate platform, enabling clients to improve their customer engagement, drive efficiency and scale across their operations.

URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENTS PROPERTY AWARD Templeton has a reputation as a developer of carefully curated, quality places for people, families and lifestyle. Common to all its projects is a strong focus on design aesthetics.

Our portfolio focuses on creating communities and lifestyles, from apartments and student accommodation to quality homes and master-planned communities. Led by Nigel McKenna, Templeton is one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing developers.

EDUCATION PROPERTY AWARD By its nature, our business is all about change. Creating change through people. We use smart people and smart processes to drive successful outcomes. Our philosophy is to create environments in which teams excel and projects thrive. We are managers of change and trusted property and project advisors.

CIVIC & ARTS PROPERTY AWARD Warren and Mahoney is one of New Zealand’s most accomplished consulting and design businesses. Over 65 years, the practice has designed and delivered projects across civic, commercial and community sectors for influential and long-standing clients. Its vision is based on understanding that the most successful projects are those that resonate, socially and culturally, to enhance a sense of belonging and connection. The practice continues to shape lives and communities through sustainable, high-quality and enduring design. Warren and Mahoney has been certified Toitū carbonzero for 14 years and is committed to working with clients to help them become net zero by 2030.

HERITAGE & ADAPTIVE REUSES PROPERTY AWARD Naylor Love is the country’s largest privately owned construction company and we’re proud to have served New Zealand for 110 years. With more than 700 staff and offices the length of the country, our teams can help anywhere they are needed. We raise a glass to all the nominees for the Heritage and Adaptive Reuses Property Award, which celebrates teams who’ve gone to great lengths to strengthen, adapt and revitalise older buildings.

We know from experience it takes collaboration, ingenuity and commitment. Ka pai!

GREEN BUILDING PROPERTY AWARD Since 1946, Resene has forged a reputation of excellence and quality in manufacturing paint and specialist coatings for residential and commercial buildings designed to meet demanding architectural and building-industry standards. Resene has an international reputation as a leader in paint research, technology and technical support and is well known for its extensive colour range and commitment to sustainability. Resene is proud to be 100 per cent New Zealand owned and operated and delighted to support the Property Council New Zealand and its awards programme celebrating excellence.

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

MASTER OF CEREMONIES SPONSOR With more than 150 years in the industry, Carters has learned that good business is all about partnerships. We’ve got the country covered with a nationwide network of 50 branches, all acting together to make the business of building easier with one account.

It all adds up to building with zero hassles.

WELCOME FUNCTION SPONSOR Coffey, A Tetra Tech Company, is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services. Leading with Science® to address our clients’ most complex needs, our New Zealand team remains at the forefront of specialisation, providing project management, geotechnical, environmental, engineering and climate-change services. We manage complex risks and create innovative opportunities – providing value throughout each asset’s life-cycle in the transport, property infrastructure, energy and resource sectors.

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