Trendsideas

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

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

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%

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

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

Cost analysis

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