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The functional use of the floor plan was largely driven by the operational expertise of the client and the experience of the design team. This resulted in a ground floor that revolves around a central service space, making it efficient for food and beverage delivery. The back of house areas, such as...
The Carrington project embraced the philosophy of using timber as its primary structural building material and prioritising common zones and amenities, for the construction of three level apartments. The project surpassed the required code standards, thereby achieving the coveted Homestar 7 rating. ...
The previous building on the site, destroyed in the seismic events of 2010 and 2011, was a traditional neighbourhood dairy. The essence of the design was to create a contemporary building that floated over the street, was interesting, and was of mixed use in character. The work stations formed betwe...
Pounamu Pathway Māwhera is built on the original site of the Poutini Ngāi Tahu pā, established in the early 1800’s. The building itself is protected by a canopy which represents the pākē, or cloak, worn by Tūhuru a Māori chief. He was a fierce chief of huge stature who protected the pounamu, f...
The clients request for a 2000m2 250 bed backpackers ready to occupy in 12 months was ambitious, however was needed to replace the previous building on the site, destroyed in the seismic events of 2010 and 2011. The geotechnical conditions of the site were difficult and with traditional construction...
Tane was a son of Father Sky and Mother Earth, who had trapped their many children between their enduring embrace. Tane used his strength to prise his mother and father apart, allowing space and light to enter the world for the first time. Peke Waihanga use this as motivation to inspire strength in ...
The client had a vision with two key goals. The first was to provide 8 one bedroom units over three levels, with improved health and safety outcomes and budget. With a six month build, not twelve. The second was a prototype, something that established a pattern, that tested the concept. It was the f...
A Bold Fusion of Industrial Bunker and Vegas Glamour. Mashina Lounge transforms the basement car park of Christchurch Casino into a vibrant live venue and multipurpose space, filling the demand in the post-quake market. Creating a welcoming entry through a stark concrete façade while managing...
The ethos of the concept design was to provide a platform for longevity for the club. The design solution was to provide multi dimensional spaces linking to a green interactive hub, a common courtyard that connects all spaces. It is an open transparent building that welcomes both day and night. &nbs...
The client's vision was to adopt a hybrid building approach focusing on the application of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles for two three-level apartments, elevating amenities for occupants and achieving their first Homestar 7 project. The design and build team had prior experie...
A Timber Resort in a Forest. Rainforest in Franz Josef provides traveler's accommodation operation of a mixed standard including backpacker dorms and ensuite rooms. The client who has operated this outlet for over ten years, identified a gap in the market of premium stand alone accommodation. The se...
This building is the keystone of the new residential community. It contains a supermarket with cycle parks and public seating to the streetscape. The three apartments above help populate the zones after hours. Other service industries are being accommodated adjacent, that also connect to a local caf...
Monteiths Brewing Company is a truly authentic brand, rooted in the West Coast’s people, water, and ingredients. They envisioned a building that mirrors this honesty. The welcoming, tangible space with a large transparent shop window draws people in. The space offers a full brewery experience ...
In a busy retail area at the heart of Hornby, the 5000m² building redevelopment required a staged construction to remain open for patrons and staff. Half of the existing building was demolished, and over 2000m² of new mass timber was installed. The Pavilion, with its expansive angular timb...
