NZ2409 NZ2409 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Retail House of fashion Contemporary features sit alongside period detailing in this 1930s Ottoman building, refurbished to create an international fashion studio that retains its sense of place Far-sighted This eyewear store discreetly demarcates between two areas of business. The look is modern but restrained Jewellery BOX If jewellery could be expressed as an interior space, what would it look like? That was the question facing the interior designer of this Sydney showroom FOR ALL THE FAMILY The owners of this cafe, housed in a heritage building, set out to create family-friendly, clean and bright bathrooms for their patrons Managing changes Auckland City Council's Urban Design Group is dedicated to bringing Auckland City to international standards, fulfilling the potential offered by its surrounding environment BENDING THE RULES Virtually any size or type of glass can be curved and toughened, then used to create a wide variety of distinctive architectural features Setting the standard Sovereign House Smales Farm not only pioneers a new workplace design it also leads the way with its large-scale multi services chilled beam installation Divine intervention The rarefied atmosphere of this Maastricht church has undergone a thoughtful conversion, with full respect given to the existing architecture Flying colours Understated interior colours were chosen for this community trust centre, while outdoors paints were selected for their hard-wearing properties New lease of life An old, rundown inner-city warehouse was transformed into a new home for Angus Steak House by interior fit-out specialist Ashcon Design takes flight Dunedin International Airport is largely a new build, with existing elements assimilated construction and project management was by Arrow International TOP of the FORM Lightweight steel ceiling systems allow architects to specify more unusual or complex features that bring another aesthetic dimension to interiors Where there's smoke The new Fire Service National Recruit Training Facility in Rotorua allows trainees to put theory into practise, using several realistic firefighting experiences Keeping warm The installation of a hot water heat pump and air heating and control systems has produced cost- and energy-efficiency benefits for this aquatic centre From the ground up Creating a workable platform for Westfield Albany's building and car parks was just one of the challenges facing civil engineering company Hick Bros Polished act Resin-based terrazzo flooring product Architectural Terrazzite can be used to create the radiance and shine of polished stone floors, without the patterning of tiles and pavers Centre of attention Waitakere Central presents A-grade, sustainable office space adjacent to Waitakere's retail and commercial heart Central One is fully tenanted, and Central Two is off the drawing board New possibilities Open, light-filled spaces are connected to external areas in this centre, inspiring creativity from its students and users Cool til after school At the University of Auckland Business School, future business leaders are kept refreshed in the summer and warm in the winter Dock of the bay With particular attention paid to acoustic ratings, and the design of landscaped atriums between each of its four towers, The Docks is an inner-city haven for residents Strength of vision Durable, yet unassuming joinery elements feature at the Eastgate Centre, providing a balance between a commercial and residential look Precinct CONCEPT The design for Westfield Albany is based on raw, natural materials and forms used to differentiate one zone from another From the ground up In designing a vibrant, integrated village community for this Glendowie retirement village, Chow:Hill Architects sought inspiration from traditional Mediterranean hilltop towns More Strength of vision Originally a typical institutional workplace of the 1960s, this university building is now a testament to new technology and the innate appeal of raw concrete Inspirational spaces Splashes of colour and a variety of textures forge an energetic environment in this design company's offices hopefully sparking light bulbs above the heads of staff IDEAS DIRECT For this architectural firm, a move to a former print factory was an opportunity to show how a flexible working space could operate Literary expression With a street facade reminiscent of giant books protruding from giant book shelves, the new Bishan Community Library combines exterior form with interior function Shipshape All dressed up this once-derelict Auckland landmark is now a glittering events centre, with a new design that references both its nautical location and its glamorous status ORANGE GOES GREEN The latest structure at Sydney's King Street Wharf features bright orange details, but these sculptural forms have a greater purpose It's a wrap A large curved wall envelopes the public spaces within this architectural office, but still allows a strong visual connection to the studio New tube This individualistic building provides a self-advertisement for the architects who designed and tenant it. It also responds directly to its situation Design takes flight Dunedin Airport's distinctive bluestone facade was supplied and installed by Bramco Granite & Marble FLAGSHIP PARK A carefully-disguised track system allows for safe maintenance Gliding on Smooth, quiet, and offering clarity of outlook, heavy-duty sliding doors are an asset to any commercial building Able Aluminium offers a broad range of options Show and tell This new Mainzeal fit-out for a building services consultancy provided an opportunity to showcase the latest energy-efficient technology Design takes flight Vastly improved user volume and efficiency, cultural identity, adroitly met budgets and sheer architectural verve are all reflected in the new Dunedin International Airport Shape of things to come A precursor of the new integrated delivery model that will define construction projects of the future, Sovereign House also sets a benchmark for sustainable office design Transparent success Redeveloping 21 Queen Street to create an environmentally sustainable, premium-grade office building is the aim of AMP NZ Office Trust Design takes flight The airport's gleaming presence is partly due to the use of Resene's eco-friendly, durable paint systems Straight and narrow The long pedestrian bridges across the motorway are a distinctive feature of the Northern Busway, but it was the curved glass towers that posed the greater challenge for Vistalite North Harbour FLAGSHIP PARK Inviting the construction team to get involved in decisions from day one has paid dividends Science of light When creating a lighting design, the practical uses of a building can be more important than aesthetics an IESANZ affiliated designer will take both into account Best foot forward To provide eye-catching, cost-effective paving for the new Q4 project at Smales Farm, Lifestyle pavers from Jagas Paving were specified Design takes flight Large expanses of glass are a prominent feature of Dunedin Airport the high-tech glazing systems were supplied and installed by Thermosash Commercial We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Memories of the Alhambra Similar Stories
