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A gleaming glass tower of angles and curves, 600 North Fairbanks offers condominium owners sweeping views of the Chicago skyline

Geothermal, solar, wind and biomass energies will be investigated in the new Clean Energy Centre at Taupo

Taking its cue from ancient Egyptian stonework, the thoroughly modern Stone Towers development is a contemporary retelling of traditional iconography

A viable option to the destruction of up to 4000 oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, due for decommission by the end of the century, places an emphasis on the environment

Positioned on a key axis in the inner city, this landmark high-rise was designed to address an industrial-urban view to the southwest and a tree-lined park to the north

Air apartments in Melbourne will be the tallest residential tower in the newly rejuvenated suburb of Coburg

Sheathed in glass and resembling a bloom, the Burj Al Alam is a crystal rose personified

The concept of pedestrians and motorists sharing space is behind the design of the plaza in the centre of the mixed-use development at 8 Nugent

Fully automated Venetian blinds and rollershades from New Zealand Window Shades assist in mitigating the heat load in the NZI Centre

Responsible for the construction of the new NZI Centre, Scarbro Construction brought a solid track record with them

A fireplace that can be designed in almost any size and shape so it fits easily into your home is the EcoSmart Fire, available from Real Fires

A soaring atrium and an overlapping curved facade reminiscent of a theatre set are key features of this new performing arts facility designed by Chow:Hill Architects

Clearwater Construction role on Westfield Riccarton included the initial design-and build-solution for the adjacent carpark building.

Stone walls built around the base of Mt Wellington by Panmure's earliest settlers have been rebuilt by Auckland Stonemasons using traditional methods

Three low-rise piers, connected by two large glass atria, ensure Wellington's new BNZ Harbour Quays building is visually connected both within and across its office spaces and with the wider community

To provide a fresh, environmentally friendly finish in Club Tower, walls are painted in Resene Alabaster in Resene Zylone Sheen VOC Free

Environmentally sustainable design pervades every aspect of the NZI Centre, including the renewable timber used to clad the walls

Cost analysis

Designed to provide a complementary mix of residential accommodation, St Andrew's Village in Glendowie is a distinctive, vibrant village community

Designers of the Downey Construction offices and the Christchurch Top 10 Holiday Park took top honours in the Architectural Designers/Resene 2009 National Design Awards

Driving force

It was not one size fits all for the Club Tower aluminium elements. Alutech's thermal modelling helped provide customised, high-performance joinery systems that meet a whole raft of criteria

The expanded Westfield Riccarton presents a guiding light for the future of retail therapy, social interaction and entertainment

The new Cox Howlett & Bailey Woodland studio is set within the bones of a historic brick warehouse. This versatile space celebrates the past and the present

With a presence in 24 countries, telecommunications company Zain was looking for a group headquarters that would encapsulate its values in a single location

Warm chocolate tones, dark-stained timber and comfortable furnishings create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for staff and clients in the offices of this private investment firm

Making the smallest possible footprint within an historic waterfront shed, this new office was built on a modest budget

Modern office buildings are all about better working environments and energy-efficient design. Club Tower, a 5-Star Green Star project, sets a new standard for office design in New Zealand

KEEPING THE VOLUME DOWN

Monkey Toe roof systems provided versatile roof access systems that wouldn't affect the integrity of the roof membrane

With its wide colonnade, town-square landscaping and visually integrated apartment buildings, the new Metlifecare retirement village designed by Klein has a European hilltown ambience

Office interiors at Club Tower reflect the emphasis given to green design solutions the interiors feature eco-friendly New Zealand-manufactured furniture and accessories from Aspect Furniture Systems

A + H Tiling played an important part in creating the warm, natural ambience for Westfield Riccarton with warm-toned tiles and porcelain plank tiling

ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPROACH

High-performance air conditioning provides energy savings of up to 80%

SOUND CONTROL

Dynamic branding sells the Les Mills message

Designer Fletcher Vaughan was tasked with devising a seating solution that would maximise available space and create a sculptural element

Computational Fluid Dynamics, carried out by Stephenson & Turner, played a large role in the design of the NZI Centre

Dimension Shopfitters created the shop fronts and interiors for a number of the new retail meccas

LIGHT MEASURES

The design and fit-out of the new Les Mills gym in Christchurch has set a new benchmark for sustainability as well as the standard of facilities on offer

PBI Height Safety introduced a variety of elements to work in with the Monkey Toe walkways the Evolution system provided safe passage to the outer areas of the roof

Lifts in busy high-rise buildings work more efficiently when they are operated by a Compass¢ destination entry system from Otis Elevator Company

An exercise of logistics

Having your clients quickly able to orient themselves within your building is of paramount importance. Clear, concise wayfinding signage is the answer

CBD undertook a variety of roles from anchoring a substantial crane to strengthening the structure and addressing interior lighting features

Ancab project managed several aspects of the Mi Piaci fit-out as well as manufacturing and installing most of the stand-out features.