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Dressed to impress the polite facade on the front of the new Ironbank building on Auckland's K Road belies the grittier urban design facing the service lane at the rear

With more than 45 ethnic groups living in Malaysia, its pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010 represents this harmony in diversity

Honed and polished concrete is contrasted by vibrant colour accents in this new office designed by MGA Innovation, a member of Property Council New Zealand (PCNZ)

Sculptural and surprising with the look of a sleek super yacht the recently opened DusitD2 Baraquda leads the emergence of a new kind of hotel in Pattaya, Thailand

Bamboo is an environmentally friendly and hard-wearing alternative to traditional hardwood flooring

Representing one of the most densely populated regions in the world, Hong Kong pavilion exemplifies the potentiality of its seven million residents

With one of the largest sand deserts in the world as its inspiriation, the UAE pavilion harnesses the forces of nature and technology

Instigating a change within your business in the form of a makeover can not only reinvigorate staff, it can entice patrons in from the street

The dramatic silhouette of this new apartment building reflects a strong design response to the location a rocky headland on Sydney's southeast coastline

Making an impact through graphics and signage is the realm of Rocket

The interior of the new BNZ office required sleek and minimal aluminium partitioning. Forman Building Systems provided the solution.

Eco-friendly insulation from Autex Industries was specified for the Ironbank building

The inner strength of the Deloitte Centre rested on the shoulders of concrete contractor Dominion Constructors

A substantial amount of the excavation and construction work, as well as the managing of the 30 subcontractors involved, fell to Gibson O'Connor

Designed as an urban symphony, Singapore pavilion takes visitors on a journey of the senses

Like the icing on a cake, a well-designed ceiling will top off an office's interior design scheme.

By its very nature, a school is a busy place, so when it becomes a building site as well, the logistics can only become even more complex.

Saint Kentigern School is noted for its classic buildings, proud history, and academic achievements now the new Jubilee Sports Centre raises the standard again

Teaching spaces in the University of Western Australia's new Business School are contained within dramatic cylindrical forms, but just as much space is given to the informal learning environment

Cutting a dramatic profile on the KL skyline, the new Menara Bumiputra-Commerce office tower addresses the needs of expanded business and the wellbeing of employees

Taking the core values of a business from concept to reality requires a design firm with a wellspring of knowledge and skill

An open-plan office environment encourages communication, a free flow of ideas and importantly, builds business through an enhanced workplace experience

The school's outdoor playing surfaces are designed to take hard knocks and year round activity the Astrograss was made and installed by TigerTurf

Maximising space for document storage is one of the priorities for any business

From the bold graphics on glass to the revolving artwork collections, the design of the new Benoy architectural studio gives the company a strong identity

Glass fibre-reinforced concrete (GRC) features on the Ironbank facade

The new Deloitte Centre references history by retaining the existing Jean Batten building facade. Brookfield Multiplex oversaw the construction

Establishing an aura of constancy is paramount to continued business success. For Deloitte this wasn't at the expense of providing a pleasant working environment

From small meeting to large conference the Confair table system from Wilkhahn adapts to any need

Responsibility for the total building services at 80 Queen Street was undertaken by Norman Disney and Young.

Allco provided a systematic waterproofing solution for the Ironbank building

The ephemeral facade of this wharf shed extension makes the building a fitting home to New Zealand's historic America's Cup yacht, Black Magic NZL32

The fire protection design of the Ironbank building includes fire hydrants, heat detectors and push-button alarms

Turning up the heat in a commercial kitchen isn't a worry when you've got Wildfire Commercial Kitchens & Bars on your side.

A clean white backdrop allows NZL32 Black Magic to shine once more. The interior walls and concrete flooring feature Resene coatings

A frameless aesthetic was part of the requirement for the cladding on the Deloitte Centre

To provide a translucent facade for the Voyager NZ Maritime Museum extension, the architects specified the Danpalon polycarbonate architectural glazing system from Everlight NZ

The BNZ fit-out demonstrates the results achieved by utilising a fully integrated property development and management organisation

An innovative water management system saves space, energy and the environment

Xlerplate steel cladding adds a rusty patina to the Ironbank building

Elements of the historic Jean Batten building have been integrated into the new Deloitte Centre

A top-down construction method was employed for the Ironbank building

The exterior of the sports centre is finished in a zinc facade of 1000 panesl the specialist work was carried out by Metal Design Solutions

The interior of the Ironbank building has a unique ceiling panel design from Locker Group

Environmental technology has been embraced as the way forward for architecture and design ensuring today's buildings have a relevance tomorrow

Travelling through the new Deloitte Centre is made easier with a lifting system from KONE

A successful development project requires careful cost management .

Interior walls in the Ironbank building are painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to Resene Black White.

Heritage planning influenced the design of the Ironbank building