NZ2418 NZ2418 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Apartments and Multi-unit Vision of things to come Vertical living is not a new phenomenon, but the face of apartment dwelling is changing Singing the blues Four shades of blue glass give this tower a pixelated appearance. The leaning, cantilevered facades overcome building limitations and provide differentiation from surrounding structures River's edge The new Flow apartment and housing project boasts the form and feeling appropriate to a development on the banks of the Brisbane River In my neighbourhood Clever design techniques, including a bright colour scheme and a central roadway, promote a sense of community in this Housing New Zealand development Digital age Artificial intelligence is hard-wired into this apartment building in Dubai LEADING THE WAY Recognising the need for greater sustainable development, cities are planning creatively in order to manage continuing growth Malaysian armada Named the Fleet of Putrajaya - these majestic sentinels are actually residential towers Terminal velocity Airport designed for expansion In the driving seat Tristram European's new Volkswagen dealership has been transformed by Scope Projects to meet Volkswagen's worldwide design standards In the driving seat Tristram European's new Volkswagen dealership has been transformed by Scope Projects to meet Volkswagen's worldwide design standards Clean bill of health The efficient layout and community-friendly design of the new Wellington Regional Hospital make it accessible and easy to use for both staff and patients Clean bill of health Before the new Wellington Hospital was created, Capital and Coast District Health Board took the advice of several user groups in relation to design requirements. Terminal velocity Sustainable design initiatives score highly More Fitted like a jigsaw A series of new townhouses has been designed to integrate with the surrounding landscape and to respect each home's privacy and access to sun and light Design with a twist To separate and animate the public and private workspaces in the Swissnex Shanghai office, the designer introduced twisted resin strips in corporate red and white Cultural landmark Set on raised ground among agricultural plains, the Edcouch-Elsa Fine Arts Center represents a coming together of local Tex-Mexican tradition and bold modernism Capital venture Not all offices are created equal, but by focusing on good design you can make an investment in your staff and clients, and in some cases, the environment as well Winds of change With three large turbines and tapered buildings designed to funnel the wind, the new Bahrain World Trade Center is expected to meet up to 15% of its electricity needs Workers unite A key design driver for this new distribution centre and company head office was the need to unify all departments under one roof one business, one focus, one staff Boys and girls town Scape Youth Park is a purpose-designed precinct offering Singapore's youth a space of their own to study, play and socialise Terminal velocity Suspended ceilings designed to minimise earthquake risk Terminal velocity All switched on at Auckland Airport Terminal velocity Hi-tech security for Auckland Airport Clean bill of health Specialty door systems were required for the Wellington Regional Hospital project Clean bill of health Ensuring safe evacuation in the case of a fire requires expert advice. For the Wellington Regional Hospital project, this was provided by Holmes Fire & Safety Terminal velocity Moving walks the intelligent approach Clean bill of health Cabinetry throughout the Wellington Regional Hospital was supplied by Sockburn Joinery Clean bill of health The facade of the upper levels of the Wellington Regional Hospital features a glass curtainwall, which was supplied and installed by Thermosash Clean bill of health Specialty elevators, supplied by Schindler Lifts, were required for the Wellington Regional Hospital. Geared for expansion With its new 15,000m² northern distribution centre and 4500m² head office, OfficeMax is well positioned to grow its already significant office products and commercial furniture business Flying high The designers of the new Te Anau Airport building and a commercial office fit-out took two of the top honours in the Architectural Designers New Zealand/Resene 2008 National Design Awards Terminal velocity Sustainability a focus for head contractor at Auckland Airport Terminal velocity The completion of the Auckland Airport international terminal upgrade marks a significant investment in sustainable design and the future of New Zealand's tourism, travel and trade Exotic but eco-friendly Sustainable materials in the new BNZ building help achieve a high Green Star rating. Ecodure bamboo flooring features in the cafe, breakout areas and meeting rooms Terminal velocity Well signposted Sharp Signs tell the story Easy on the eye Forget the glare of yesteryear lighting in the modern workplace is designed for staff health and comfort, and to meet the aesthetic needs of the company Terminal velocity Quality workmanship and finishes highlight carpentry project at Auckland Airport Clean bill of health Keeping to budget is a major part of any project for the Wellington Regional Hospital, Rider Levett Bucknall carried out cost management duties Bending the rules To create the contemporary look of this restaurant pergola, the architect contracted Auckland-based specialist company Glasshape BIG CANVAS A wide range of patterns, colours and textures can be applied to wall and ceiling panels and coatings, created to individual specifications by Ambitec Clean bill of health Walls and ceilings for the Wellington Regional Hospital project were supplied and installed by Forman Question of reflection With the right paint formula, even a black-painted building can stay cooler, as this restoration project testifies. 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