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TECHNICAL CHALLENGE
Assembling and installing the facade on the renovated Christchurch City Council premises was one of the largest projects ever undertaken by Alu-fix
Steely resolve
Specialist stainless steel solutions contributed to the safety and untarnished look of the new facility Tata Steel International provided the fabricated material
HIDDEN ASSETS
For the base build and tenancy fit-out of the Britomart East complex, Norman Disney & Young provided mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, lift, fire and acoustic base building design services.
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PRESENT
The lively mix of heritage buildings and new developments, and the central downtown location all helped influence Westpac's move to the revitalised Britomart precinct
Support act
Mitigating the effects of train vibrations was just one of the challenges for structural engineering company Holmes Consulting Group, which has had a long involvement with the Britomart precinct
INSIDE STORY
Ensuring tenancy fit-outs were completed seamlessly and met the needs of the developer, owners and tenants was the role of Hawkins Interiors
TEMPERATURE control
Components to help keep the Christchurch City Council's new premises comfortable all year round were supplied by Temperzone
Wall to ceiling
Wall and ceiling panels were supplied and installed by Forman Building Systems.
SAFE and secure
Security at Britomart East is controlled by a SpeedStile entrance control system, supplied by Gunnebo Australia
MINIMISING the impact
Making the most of existing features and combining them with innovative design ideas were part of Powell Fenwick's contribution to this building
Invest to grow
To grow and prosper, the mindset of the New Zealand business community needs to change, says the business marketing team at Westpac