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The food takes centre stage in this hotel restaurant, which is designed to heighten a sense of anticipation an all-white ante-room provides a palate cleanser, in more ways than one

Sky gardens, solar panels and heat co-generation elevate Elliott Tower above the usual high rise development

Designing the most appropriate building for the last remaining waterfront site at Britomart will be done in steps

A development of high-spec subterranean homes is set to be built within the confines of the prestigious The Hills golf course

An holistic approach to patient, staff and visitor well-being is the future for disease control

This Balinese resort is doing its part to help protect the fragile environment without sacrificing standards of style and service

Built in the 1920s, Hotel DeBrett has been given a dramatic makeover that combines homage to its past with a bold, eclectic sensibility

The design for the National Heart Centre Singapore takes an holistic approach to well being

A bathroom in the attic? A laundry in the basement? Saniflo small-bore pumping systems offer a hassle-free, cost-effective plumbing solution for tricky spaces

To maximise the light and enhance a feeling of spaciousness in an interior corridor, Delegat's Wine Estate used curved glass manufactured by Glasshape

You can easily introduce extra light and sparkle to the terrace of a restaurant or bar with the new mobile flare, Illuminate, from Real Fires

Teamwork on the Chews Lane project ensured budgets were met

A new resort-style retirement village features natural stone boundary walls built by the experienced team of craftsmen from Auckland Stonemasons

To enhance the 1930s Art Deco tradition of this former post office building, the heritage consultants specified Resene colours that closely match the originals

Each building in Chews Lane has its own identity, yet is integral to the overall design

PS Electrical provided all visible and behind the scenes electrical needs for the 3M head office.

Burnsfield Engineering provided all structural steel and other steelwork elements for Chews Lane

A variety of drainage solutions were supplied by Allproof Industries

The new 3M headquarters at Interplex@Albany reflects the company's contemporary approach to a diverse range of technologies

When creating a lighting design, practicalities can be more important than aesthetics an IESANZ-affiliated designer will take both into account

School gymnasiums may be full of loud, exuberant students, but with the right acoustic treatment, they can also be effective teaching spaces, as this project illustrates

To recapture the Art Deco spirit of the '20s, the fluted ceiling panels and decorative cornices of the Hotel DeBrett house bar were repainted in Resene Tradewind

A new integrated development showcasing the latest technologies is helping cement Singapore's role as a major information communication technology and media hub

This fit-out of a multinational banking corporation's regional headquarters exemplifies the industry's attributes

Partitioned, cellular offices at the Wesfarmers head office in Perth have given way to an open, interactive work environment one that is more conducive to knowledge sharing

The new Shanghai World Financial Center combines the world's highest observatory with contemporary office space, retail and a bird's-eye hotel experience

Named after the patron saint of lost causes, this bar and cafe in Fitzroy, Melbourne has brought new life to a tired brick building that first served customers in the 1880s

This office interior reinterprets the concept of the third place the provision of a social hub was just as important as highly functional workstations

The location and heritage value of its buildings ensured Chews Lane had plenty of development potential

Making the best connections

Interplex@Albany, a dynamic North Shore industrial estate, features dramatic streetscapes and major head offices developed by Northbridge Properties, including the high-tech 3M headquarters

LT McGuinness used a diverse range of skills as principal contractor on the inner city precinct

Seismic engineering requirements were a key focus for Dunning Thornton

A commitment to green building practices has seen Mainzeal Construction receive four prominent awards this year, including a coveted Green Ribbon Award

With a high-performance, transparent skin and an additional six levels, Peddle Thorp Architects has given a new lease of life to a valuable central city site

Focus Construction was the fit-out contractor on the 3M building. Its own, sleek partitioning system features throughout.

Air conditioning and ventilation were engineered by Norman Disney & Young to be energy-efficient

Brockelsby Plumbing and Gasfitting worked closely with all other subcontractors to ensure a watertight result and savings to the developer

Vertical transport to meet 5 Star Green Star rating was provided by Schindler Lifts NZ

Urban renewal is changing the face of our cities, as local authorities and developers restore and rejuvenate precincts such as Chews Lane the PCNZ Supreme Award winning project

Queens Lodge and Kings Square, a project featuring an apartment building and adjoining public square, was built by Clearwater Construction to connect with the Newmarket Railway Station

A variety of building systems was employed on the project, supplied by Forman Building Systems

Long in the doldrums, Wellington's Overseas Passenger Terminal is set for more commercially viable and aesthetically pleasing waters

Paving on the apartment decks and in Chews Lane was introduced by Horokiwi Paving

The ceiling, provided by Forman Building Systems, played a strong supporting role in this project

To keep the costings for this new building under control, quantity surveyor Rider Levett Bucknall provided consultancy services

Tiles laid at Kings Square by Y Not Tiling provide a hardwearing, eye-catching surface