NZ2304 NZ2304 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Civic & Institutional Monarch of the glen Housing New Zealand's Talbot Park project in Glen Innes not only addresses the residential needs of its people, but provides the catalyst for the regeneration of an entire area the invisible touch Construkt Architects' scheme for Domain Terraces incorporates the full mix-use development gamut. Not that you'd know, to look at it the master quarter A design philosophy that emphasises pedestrians over vehicles allows Melview Developments' Beaumont Quarter to set a benchmark for Auckland's urban design It's Like A Jungle Sometimes The ground-breaking Wild Asia precinct at Taronga Zoo creates an open environment where elephants, their natural jungle companions, and visitors all appear to share the same space Collector's Item After undergoing probably one of the most significant transformations in its 160-year history, the Auckland War Memorial Museum is now a finely balanced juxtaposition between new and old water works With a masterplan that incorporates a pioneering harbour lock, Melview Developments' Lighter Quay takes urban design right to the water's edge brave new world A marriage of aesthetics and functionality, urban design is the concept behind Auckland City Council's drive to take the city "from good to great" Crowning glory Balancing the integrity of the brief with the design and budget was a key responsibility for project manager RDT Pacific eyes right In the dog-eat-dog world of modern business standing out from the crowd is going to do more than just get you noticed Green light A proven track record in both commercial and residential construction saw DN Barrett Construction brought in to work on the development of Conservation House. Behind the scenes Setting the grid More space plus views Smoother flow in high traffic areas, less damage to corner plasterwork, and fluidity of design all achieveable by specifying Roundys on your next commercial interior project navigating success With Wellington's panoramic seascape as a focal point, Maritime Towers offers premium commercial floorspace, advanced services and the best views in town Finishing touches In the restoration of a historic building such as the Auckland War Memorial Museum, it's the attention to detail and authenticity that establishes the benchmark for the future Finishing touches The dramatic presence of the Grand Atrium at Auckland Museum is enhanced by the lighting Green light The country's first environmentally pro-active building is seen as a flagship for sustainable building practices. Green light Low-emmission woods and other environment-friendly materials were supplied by The Laminex Group Behind the scenes Safety at every level Crowning glory Space, function and culture every aspect of Noel Lane's design for Stage II of the Auckland War Memorial Museum is doing more than it appears to Crowning glory A suspended bowl and undulating roof an engineering challenge of great complexity keenly tackled by Holmes Consulting Lighten up Ideal for commercial applications, these lightweight, durable planters from Bentleigh By Design come in a myriad of colours and shapes Finishing touches All the better to see through - Glass from the Auckland Museum project was supplied by Woods Glass Meeting the challenge Research and development initiatives led to special concrete mixes being developed for the Auckland War Memorial Museum by Stevenson Concrete HIGHER LEARNING HVAC system installation is an integral component of any building project. Behind the scenes Starting on the right footing COME TOGETHER The face of business is changing as companies in synergisticindustries unite to offer an all-inclusive service Finishing touches To create the undulating copper roof of the Auckland Museum, Copper Roofing Co pioneered new technology Home for business Getting to the office has become faster, easier and a lot more comfortable thanks to the Schindler Lifts-installed Miconic 10 elevators at the Maritime Towers Home for business A vital component of a building's safety profile is the fire fighting equipment and Life Safety Servics makes compliance easy Flexible space The new offices of American Express are designed to encourage interaction, creativity and where possible give staff a stake in how they do their work Green light From the atrium roof's skylight to lift shaft elements, Atco Steel's work runs through the heart of Conservation House Green light The Wellington Company's refurbishment of a purpose-built cinema complex into the headquarters for the Department of Conservation stands as a testament to sustainable building practices Meeting the challenge Research and development initiatives led to special concrete mixes being developed for the Auckland War Memorial Museum by Stevenson Concrete Crowning glory The Grand Atrium project demonstrates the benefits of collaboration. Peddle Thorp Aitken, as well as heritage and conservation consultants, worked with Noel Lane to finalise the design of the dome and bowl Behind the scenes Computer controlled services Green light Offering a high degree of responsiveness, the lighting systems were able to talk to each other via Clipsal's C-Bus technology Home for business Specifying the right electrical contractor counts among the most important decisions you will make on a commercial project. Frank Millar can be counted on to do the job right KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Architects need exposure to the best possible product information throughout the building design process. Whats On Construction Reports provide that knowledge at the right time HIGHER LEARNING FGS Metalwork stainless steel handrails and glass balustrades add style and practicality to Awhina House. Green light The green philosophy of the DOC building addresses heating and cooling systems throughout Aquaheat installed these high-tech systems CHARTER FOR CHANGE SHOWING THE WAY Finishing touches Providing for a safe and efficient traffic flow around the museum was a task undertaken by Traffic Design Group Information leaps With improved technology and additional features, Whats On Construction Reports are a quick and easy reference for manufacturers' architectural representatives On a roll Wall treatments are a quick and effective way to create a new look for any retail or office environment Green light Impact Project Management had to weather one of the worst winters on record in its bid to bring the Mid City Cinema Complex refurbishment in on time. Crowning glory Quantity surveyors Rider Hunt planned well in advance to identify any cost overruns during the Grand Atrium project Green light Graphic elements brought splashes of colour to thefitout these glass-fixed motifs were created and installed by High Performance Window Films More space plus views A hint of the beach and views for all timber partitioning screens and the use of glass, stone, and fabric in the furnishings brings nature into the office Behind the scenes Well supported Green light Sourcing a new premises for the Department of Conservation fell to Bogacki Property Consultants. Green light Diverse cabling and lighting configurations were designed by ECOsystems and installed right through the DOC building by Harding Electrical Finishing touches Glass lift shafts enhance the museum experience for visitors CHARTER FOR CHANGE RAPID GROWTH Finishing touches Basalt surfaces feature throughout the Auckland Museum both inside and out The NEXT STEP MPM Projects ensured Waitakere City's commitment to ESD was fulfilled at Central One Behind the scenes Clean air policy Green light A number of unusual challenges hampered the progress of contractor McKee Fehl Constructors' refurbishment of the Mid City Cinema Complex. Green light Cortech Interiors was one of the sub-contractors working on the interior fit-out of Conservation House. 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