Commercial Design Trends Vol. 24/4 This edition of Commercial Design Trends celebrates knowledge with an array of educational and research facilities that would make even the most hardened truant want to pull chair to desk in the front row of class. Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Office New kid on the block The last piece of the World Square jigsaw, 52 Goulburn is in no way intimidated by its prominent neighbours. Rather, it uses a similar architectural language to forge its own identity Brilliance and shine Membership to IES: The Lighting Society allows established and emerging lighting designers to gain insight, education and recognition in a specialised community Big wide world Keeping students cool in the summer and warm in the winter is obviously a major concern at a university this work was undertaken by Hastie New Zealand Open-door policies Large-scale glazing and a minimalist aesthetic have been adopted in the design of these offices, in order to reflect the principles of the company that inhabits them Bright prognosis Forget the typically clinical look of most medical consulting rooms the interior of the new Ascot Park Orthopaedic Surgery reflects a more adventurous approach by Design Studio Walk the talk When this property management company moved its staff to new offices over two floors, the design solution became a showcase for the whole building Breaking the barriers A flexible, transparent environment for this interior design consultancy encourages creativity and enhances collaboration between colleagues and clients For the text generation Where X meets Y the vibrant fit-out of the new Yahoo!Xtra office in Auckland reflects the youthful focus of the company's latest branding campaign Big wide world Resene paints add a splash of colour is added to the lecture theatre blocks Polished interiors Traditionally used internally to provide a striking, yet subtle, solid marble effect, Milano wall finishes from the Rockcote range will enhance any interior Pacific style Rather than roll out the corporate look, Kohler tailored its new Fiji showroom to suit the relaxed culture of the local market See the light Whether your focus is industrial or architectural, when it comes to perforated metal sheeting, the only limit is your imagination Star billing Designed to reflect the rustic charm of this small beachside community, the new Matakana Cinema Complex is painted in a range of Resene colours and textures Recreation quarter Commercial Glass and Glazing supplied the plate-glass shopfronts for a number of stores in the Westfield Manukau extension Commercial Design Lasting memories To provide enduring surface finishes for the Auckland Museum's Grand Atrium, a variety of Resene paints was specified, including water-repellent Resene Aquapel More Shine on Business meetings now spill out of the office into cafes, so maintaining a professional aesthetic in the hospitality sector can be important Making history One of the most significant construction projects in New Zealand's history the new Supreme Court is set to add a whole new dimension to our architectural heritage Pedestrian flow Kumutoto Public Space Development has turned Wellington's once neglected wharf areas into thriving hubs of pedestrian activity FAST FORWARD A love of speed inspires a dynamic facade and creates a bold presence in a rapidly growing commercial precinct Read all about it The meadow on the roof is probably the most readily apparent feature, but this new Seattle library is green to its very roots. It's also an educational tool for sustainable design initiatives LIGHT TECHNOLOGY New, lighter prestressed concrete products are allowing architects and engineers to specify longer spans and even add more floors to multi-level developments TOO cool FOR school A high school shows how buildings can adapt to climate change, by using tried-and-true principles of passive design That's entertainment Forget the big glass box and ranks of cars at this showroom it's all about the experience, the atmosphere and the promise of a lifestyle Big wide world The complex design of the Auckland Business School required a specialised use of concrete Big wide world Large, open expanses in the design provided a challenge for fire protection system experts Wormald. A sense of place Libraries are no longer the austere, silent buildings of the past. The colourful facade of this new university library reflects its much more diverse role within the community Big wide world Auckland University's new business school is ready to take on the world due to the combined efforts of the many companies involved in its complex construction By special request Sourcing the right furniture is a crucial part of the design process. McGreals draws on three generations of industry experience to tailor a custom solution Performance driven Mercedes-Benz's new showroom nestles snugly into its niche locale. A glass insert encloses an internal street and houses signage visible from an overhead freeway Big wide world Waterproofing services were carried out on those external areas that have subterranean rooms underfoot Big wide world Security and aesthetics come into play when choosing door hardware. For the Auckland Business School this was undertaken by Ingersoll Rand Big wide world The design of the Auckland Business School included a distinctive facade. Business Class Exterior of the Owen G Glenn Building at Auckland University: designed by architect Richard Francis-Jones from FJMT Screen play Aluminium louvres transform the facade of the refurbished GCF Building in Parnell they also provide light control and privacy Big wide world A great deal of concrete paving was required throughout the building a job carried out by Aotea Paving Recreation quarter Adding an entertainment hub has extended this retail centre by a quarter and allowed Westfield to incorporate its latest thinking on ESD and indoor-outdoor flow We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-11 Trends 40-11 Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > In the limelight Similar Stories
