Property & Construction | Wilkie and Bruce Architects
Designs for Canterbury’s future Wilkie and Bruce Architects Ltd is a long established company that has built its reputation to become one of the South Island’s leading practices. During the years a large portfolio of projects throughout New Zealand has been completed for significant corporate, educational, local authority and private sector clients. Wilkie and Bruce Architects was established in 1982 by Alun Wilkie. In 1990 Alec Bruce became a director, with Tony Hoare also joining as a director in 2008. The design studio based in Riccarton has received more than 25 design awards; a great achievement for the team. The range of capabilities is impressive, with completed works extending across a wide range of sectors including complex commercial buildings, office fit-outs and residential buildings.
with significant links to the early settlement and trading in Kaiapoi. Sadly the building was damaged in the earthquakes and like many heritage buildings, Blackwell’s had to be demolished.
One project featuring in Wilkie and Bruce Architects’ impressive portfolio is the redevelopment of Blackwell’s department store in Kaiapoi.
Alun Wilkie says that the business was approached by the Blackwell family back in 2010 after the first September earthquake did extensive damage to the original two story heritage department store.
The brand new building is currently being built on the historic Blackwell’s Kaiapoi site. There will be exciting new features, including office space above the store and a café. Established in 1871, Blackwell’s is one of the oldest department stores in New Zealand
“The design process for the new replacement building, which echoes elements of their previous store, has been a smooth and enjoyable one, working closely with the Blackwell’s on this very important landmark corner site in Kaiapoi.
Construction will be complete in November, in time for pre-Christmas retail trading,” Alun says. “The earthquakes and the trauma that has been created for the city and for our many clients has been very hard hitting. However, we are focused and committed to the redesign and rebuild of Christchurch. “We continue to enjoy designing buildings in a rewarding office team environment as well as producing designs that our clients really appreciate.” Looking to the future Alun says the principle aim is to ensure clients are satisfied with their final outcome. “It is extremely important in any business. As directors and also with our two associates, we design and manage each project personally and maintain contact in this role through to completion of each project.
“We strive to deliver fresh, specific solutions reflecting the unique combination of influences, attitudes and forces that come to bear on each individual project. “Informed original creative thinking and communication are the core professional skills at the heart of our work. Our objective is design excellence at all levels - from concept to detail, as part of our mission to achieve lasting, well-made, built solutions.” For more information on Blackwell’s department dtore development visit www.blackwellsdeptstore.co.nz Wilkie + Bruce Architects Ltd 25 Mandeville Street Riccarton Christchurch T (03) 379 7739 E info@wilkieandbruce.co.nz www.wilkieandbruce.co.nz — Advertising Feature
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