The building consisted of three floors and a basement carpark, with the operations centre to be located on the first floor. This meant adding extra structural support to the first floor.
"The only way to achieve that was by working from within the basement carpark. Structural columns were created in sections that were man-handled into place to provide the needed support," explains Crosland.
After the operations centre was constructed stage one of the job the remaining two stages of work could be carried out. The second stage consisted of re-roofing the building, the installation of a new lift shaft and the extension of the existing chiller platform.
The third and final stage was the hard fit-out of the three levels, incorporating office space, meeting rooms and open-plan work spaces. Each level received new flooring, ceilings, air-conditioning and data services.
Crosland says the project's success was due to the team effort between Mainzeal Interiors, Lotteries staff and management, Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner, Wingate + Farquhar and key sub-contractors.
For information, contact Mainzeal Interiors, level 10, 385 Queen Street, Auckland, phone (09) 375 2100, fax (09) 375 2102. Email: mzakl@mainzeal.co.nz or visit the website: www.mainzeal.co.nz .
12 Dec, 2006