Finishing touches

When it came to preserving the architectural integrity of the Auckland War Memorial Museum, the product specification was just as important as the skill levels of the tradespeople. Both these elements came together with Trethewey Granite & Marble the company commissioned to provide the extensive basalt surfaces that feature throughout the museum, inside and out.

Trethewey supplied and installed cladding for feature walls on the museum interior, including the lift cores and entry megastructure. The company also provided the basalt steps to the staircase in the Grand Atrium, the basalt flooring to the main area, and the single slab integral sinks in the bathrooms.

Outside the building, Trethewey was responsible for the basalt paving, including the area around the cenotaph, and the curved paving outside the museum's southern entrance. The project gave Trethewey Granite & Marble the opportunity to help implement contemporary design features, such as the single-faceted soft-fall vanities. It also provided the challenge of transitioning new construction with pre-existing structure. This required a flexible and creative approach with Hawkins Construction to achieve the final outcome.

For more details, contact Trethewey Granite & Marble, Auckland, 34 Portage Rd, New Lynn, phone (09) 827 3017; Wellington, 230 Cambridge Terrace, Naenae, phone (04) 567 5198; Christchurch, 40 Acheron Dr, Riccarton, phone (03) 348 0680.

Story by: Trendsideas