Commercial Design Trends Vol. 35/2C

Previously a 19-storey office block, the 4½-star Four Points by Sheraton on Queen St capitalises on its prime CBD location and panoramic cityscape and harbour views

One building, two distinct uses – Sudima Laneway comprises Sudima Christchurch City hotel, spa and restaurant and an office building connected by an airy atrium

Montreal is a beautiful city but it can be less hospitable in winter – luckily this chic hotel with soaring public spaces is an ideal place to come in to from the cold

Half a century ago, JFK’s eye-popping TWA Terminal by master architect Eero Saarinen was a sculptural embodiment of the thrill of the jet age – now it’s been restored and re-celebrated as part of a luxury retro airport hotel

With a strong emphasis on cultural elements and all-inclusive facilities, Treasury’s new offices come alive with dramatic elements that celebrate a welcoming atmosphere for all

The revamp of a tired, restrictive and utilitarian lobby in a prominent 30-year-old building has created a vibrant, freeflowing and transparent space that’s proved attractive to both tenants and a younger generation of workers

By completely reinvigorating internal facilities and external features, Custance Associates has transformed U60 into an attractive and highly functional commercial space that’s attuned to the new generation of office tenants

New offices for engineering giant Arup lead the way in terms of showcasinga firm’s skills in its own domain – its green credentials are leading edge, too

A mega mall, fallen from grace due to changing retail trends, is reworked with fresh circulation and entrances –  the result is a dramatically reinvigorated thriving retail and dining hub

Senior principal Emma Todd and associate partner Morné Hugo discuss how establishing pathways for interaction is central to Boffa Miskell’s approach to masterplanning and landscape design in today’s senior living communities