NZ2612 NZ2612 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Education Cool school Sustainable, passive design principles ensure the buildings in this Singapore school minimise the extremes of the tropical weather, while maximising the natural light together apart This contemporary addition to a classic entertainment venue celebrates its differences but finds connections through scale and materials Modern language Both the materials and the design of the new Landscape Architecture building at Lincoln University reference the historic 19th-century buildings on campus, which wrap around picturesque, landscaped courtyards Room by Room Doors and partitioning was built to take the knocks at this new high school INdustrial aesthetics Metal products from Locker Group fit the bill at this new high school Bending the rules No matter which way you look at it, the new Supreme Court building is a conversation piece. On the inside, toughened curved glass from Glasshape reinforces the sculptural stairwells Up and running Solid, but not flashy this new head office for a Waikato trucking firm reflects both the professionalism and streamlined efficiency of the business, says the team at Insight Architecture economic driver Behind the success of any high-end design lies a close attention to budget on the Buddle Findlay fit-out, Rider Levett Bucknall brought an eagle-eyed fiscal perspective Long-term success Taking a proactive approach to environmental sustainability has ensured full tenancy for the new Slider Building, built by Haydn & Rollett Looking lively Colourful carpets point the way at Albany Senior High School Raising the standard The new Albany Senior High School sets a new benchmark for educational facilities, says the Property Council of New Zealand (PCNZ) Gone bush All the soft landscaping at Albany Senior High School was undertaken by Ace Landscapes Best foot forward Monier paving in the Albany Senior High School project echoes the patterns of Nature behind the scenes Norman Disney & Young designed the building services for the Buddle Findlay offices. Attention to detail Contract draughting services helped fast track this high school project Long-term success Taking a proactive approach to environmental sustainability has ensured full tenancy for the new Slider Building, says property company McDougall Reidy & Co Raising the standard A tight timeframe and complex building programme were just two of the challenges for Arrow International, who held the design-and-build contract for the Albany Senior High School project More flexible approach This dynamic yet minimalist office fit-out provides a design nod to the building's exterior and allows the city views to hold sway City in the sky The new Marina Bay Sands integrated resort cuts a dashing architectural figure on the Singapore skyline continuing education Setting the standard in student accommodation is allowing architects and administrators to regularly improve on what has gone before THE POWER OF ONE Pixel is proof that sustainable design is the future of architecture Show and tell It's not just the product on display in this LEED-registered workplace for a global office furniture manufacturer the open layout creates a transparency that enhances communication at all levels Cosmopolitan It could be in Tokyo, New York or London, which was precisely the design brief for this high-end Japanese restaurant and lounge the latest addition to Dubai's glittering entertainment scene Untamed paradise Four Seasons Seychelles immerses guests in the sights, scents and tastes of a tropical idyll while respecting the precious location that supports it model example Australia's first fully integrated Building Information Model building is garnering accolades from all quarters design for tomorrow Offering clients a co-operative approach to design services is the central tenet behind this new design studio itself a collaborative effort LIght transmitter Glazelite fibreglass panels provide privacy and light Long-term success Solid foundations may be hidden but they are an essential part of any building Feel-good factor Exposed services and an enhanced building management system feature in this new high school over and above Forman Building Systems, who worked with the architect on the selection of the ceiling systems, supplied a range of products that fit the simple minimal design of the Buddle Findlay offices A question of choice Uniform air dispersion and an eco-friendly construction are key features of the lightweight DuctSox® Systems fabric ducting Long-term success With good traffic management, the flow around a site will be smoother for all users 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