Trendsideas
Home kitchen bathroom commercial design
Flexible space
The new offices of American Express are designed to encourage interaction, creativity and where possible give staff a stake in how they do their work
Crowning glory
Building is a collaborative process. Hawkins Construction worked closely with Noel Lane and Peddle Thorp to devise techniques to construct the Grand Atrium
HIGHER LEARNING
LouvreTec incorporated five separate opening roof systems into one unit for Parnell College.
Green light
From the atrium roof's skylight to lift shaft elements, Atco Steel's work runs through the heart of Conservation House
Green light
The Wellington Company's refurbishment of a purpose-built cinema complex into the headquarters for the Department of Conservation stands as a testament to sustainable building practices
Keeping cool
The simplicity of Fujitsu General's AirStage J-Series VRF system makes it well suited to both new and existing, small to medium-sized commercial applications
Meeting the challenge
Research and development initiatives led to special concrete mixes being developed for the Auckland War Memorial Museum by Stevenson Concrete
SKyline sculpture
Cladding provides architectural interest and helps prevents solar gain many of the exterior design solutions were achieved by Permasteelista
Crowning glory
The Grand Atrium project demonstrates the benefits of collaboration. Peddle Thorp Aitken, as well as heritage and conservation consultants, worked with Noel Lane to finalise the design of the dome and bowl
CHARTER FOR CHANGE
Customer feedback helped Westfield to redevelop a 1970s shopping centre in Hamilton into an entertainment and retail hub for the fast-expanding community