NZ2608 NZ2608 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Civic & Institutional Pride of place The new Lion Nathan brewing facility in Auckland's south has been designed to see the company through the next 150 years Setting a precedent The new Supreme Court of New Zealand proves the wisdom of merging the best of the old with the new the building is intrinsically linked to the historically significant old High Court Staff of life This former bakery site has been transformed into a mixed-use development City-centre community Rhubarb Lane in Auckland's CBD has been designed to offer an holistic community environment within a city-centre context Web of life The singular design of The Interlace is intended to reference the link between the built and natural environments Bridging the gap A vertical farm concept for London Bridge shows how organic produce can be grown in busy city centres, making use of untapped resources. Evocative imagery Colour plays a key role in conveying a message. The interior of this city council customer services centre is enlivened by walls painted in three Resene colours Valuing the past The upgrade of the Sydney Harbour youth hostel has been designed using materials that protect and incorporate a significant archaeological site located beneath it heart FULL OF SOUL Mature trees bring grace and charm to the inner-city square The Specimen Tree Company provided the expertise, planted the various species and provided for their upkeep The joys of reading Construction of the new Birkenhead library was a smooth operation led by main contractor Mainzeal IN collaboration The most significant government building project to be undertaken in recent years, the design and construction of the Supreme Court was a team exercise headed by The Building Intelligence Group Switched on NME was awarded the electrical contract for the Supreme Court project heart FULL OF SOUL The St Patrick's Square upgrade is testament to the building prowess of John Fillmore Contracting on a grand scale The manufacture of the decorative metal screen around the Supreme Court building was overseen by A&G Price The joys of reading The design of the new Birkenhead Public Library makes visitors feel as if they are reading a book in a verdant glade under a canopy of trees with the grain Maple beech from a sustainable forest was milled for the new Supreme Court building IN collaboration Quantity surveying for the Supreme Court project was undertaken by PHC Limited Circular motion The sculptural presence of the staircases in the new Supreme Court building is reinforced by the Glasshape curved toughened glass walls and balustrading Quick getaway High-speed spiral doors from High Speed Doors (NZ) Ltd were specified for the Supreme Court High impact Aquaheat Industries supplied and installed roofing and cladding to the Supreme Court buildings IN collaboration Building services at the Supreme Court were provided by Norman Disney & Young professional cool A range of contemporary ventilation solutions and industry know-how to help select the right system for your premises is offered by Smooth-Air Products Seen and heard The new Supreme Court features a state-of-the-art audiovisual system from Evidence Technology a solid foundation The New Zealand Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010 is more than a retelling of a country's evolution it is a symbol of the relationship between two nations It's a wrap Nuralite 3P waterproofing membrane protects the new Supreme Court building and the Old High Court Return to splendour Timber panels in the Old High Court building were restored by Exclusive Furniture Company More Game on Long known as Sin City, Las Vegas is coming of age with a $US8.5b development that proves there's more to this city than gambling Next generation With its focus on sustainability, collaboration and interaction, this bank fit-out epitomises the workplace of the future Art for art's sake Is it a case of life imitating art, or art imitating life? Either way, this gallery in an upmarket shopping centre is bringing art to the masses diamond life With two coal-black facades and a central glass atrium, sparkling like polished gems, the China Diamond Exchange Center makes its mark on the skyline Glittering allure A curvaceous, double-height glass facade signals the presence of the new Mandarin Gallery retail centre on Singapore's famed Orchard Road INdustrial edge Moving from the CBD to a former warehouse on the fringe of the city gave this architectural firm the opportunity to design an office interior that better suits the company's profile Work-life balance Providing a work environment with room for socialising was the impetus for the design of these new legal offices What's in store? Supermarket design is undergoing a significant transformation sustainability and a desire to enrich the shopping experience are key design drivers, as this Adelaide project shows Buildable solutions To meet its goal of providing practical design solutions, the team at Concept Design & Development works closely with its clients Open sesame Ensuring security while allowing for easy access to and from the warehouse required doors from Albany Doors Systems New Zealand A great night out Entertainment centre Breaking new ground With sustainability at the forefront of the new Lion Nathan facility, concrete supplier Holcim devised a product that incorporated crushed glass heart FULL OF SOUL The triangular paving provides underfoot textural interest and helps delineate areas of relaxation and pedestrian movement the pavers were considered and laid out by Jawa Structures LET THERE BE dayLIGHT Four Solatube 290DS Daylighting Systems were installed in the warehouse corridor of the Lion Nathan facility. heart FULL OF SOUL Inner-city Auckland is evolving into a cohesive, world-class environment and the vision of Auckland City Council for public spaces such as St Patrick's Square is a key factor leading light A mecca for businesses seeking eco-friendly, economic electrical solutions, Schneider Electric reflects the latest energy options in its own new head office Shining performance Several different metals were sourced by Mico Metals for the Supreme Court project heart FULL OF SOUL The St Patrick's Square upgrade is testament to the design dexterity of Boffa Miskell leading light A mecca for businesses seeking eco-friendly, economic electrical solutions, Schneider Electric reflects the latest energy options in its own new head office A great night out Hamilton has kept pace with the growing demand for quality festival, arthouse, independent, foreign and fringe films I'll drink to that The successful completion of the new Lion Nathan facility is the result of a collaborative effort and some outside-the-box thinking protection built in Ensuring safety measures are built in to every project is the first concern of any business 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 > Verdant retreat Similar Stories