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20 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS May/June 2018 ARCHITECTURE AWARDS Big awards haul for Edwards White Architects Edwards White Architects won a stunning five awards at the Waikato/Bay of Plenty New Zealand Architects Awards in Taupo. And many Hamiltonians will be extremely familiar with the results of Edward White Architects’ work. It will be of little surprise to many that the firm received the Planning and Urban Design award for its design of riverside park Victoria On the River in conjunction with consultants AECOM New Zealand. Victoria On The River was described as “a compelling new connection between Hamilton’s city centre and its great, although often ignored, feature: the Waikato River. The amphitheatre park mixes meticulously detailed urban elements – a refined material palette and complementary planting – with stepped gardens, terraces and wide boardwalks that are universally accessible so that all may enjoy the setting. The overall effect is of peace and calm, although there is no doubt the environment could easily scale up from lunching workers to larger crowds enjoying a riverside event.” Edwards White also picked up the Commerical Architecture Award for an associated project, the adjoining Mezz Box building which worked on alongside design agency Designwell. Edwards White Architects also won a Commerical Architecture Award for the Genesis Building. Judges said the building has “excellent connectivity Victoria on the River to the city’s urban fabric and handling of materials – including glass, timber, concrete and folded metal – are hallmarks of this renovated and extended supermarket building. “The building benefits from the architect’s care in sequencing the approach and circulation throughout the building, and from the control of natural light. Perforated metal louvres resembling twisted ribbons provide solar control on the expansively glazed façade, and the top-lit atrium and large skylights fill the interior with appropriate levels of natural light.” Edwards White Architects’ other awards were in Interior Architecture for Kenehi on Bryce and a Housing Award for a riverside home. Residential, Commercial, Heritage Architecture At PAUA Architects we’re passionate about creating extraordinary architecture just for you. From new residential or commercial buildings to renovations and restorations, we’ll guide you through the process. Managing your project in design & costing, through detailed decisions & consents, and in tendering and the construction process. Mezz Box Understanding the client a key to Designwell award Mezz Box Our client for this project was relocating to a new building designed by Edwards White Architects - a mezzanine “pod” sitting cantilevered on top of the Riverbank Lane, enjoying views over Waikato River. We collaborated with Edwards White and the client to shape a studio that is all about drawing inspiration from its prominent riverside location and fostering collaboration internally and externally. At Designwell we frontfoot our process by gaining a deep understanding of how an organisation ticks. We take time to study what ‘best work’ looks like for staff, understanding what the particularities of the workplace and culture are, and what the future looks like for a business. With those insights in hand, and with practiced skills of ideation, iteration, and implementation, we can tailor the ingredients of a workplace design to meet the needs of a business now, and in the long run. The client for this project was moving from a vast 500 square metre space into the new 240 square metre pod and required a design that was optimised for fast paced agency work but also iterative and collaborative teamwork. The space features a custom-made, six metre oak communal table that sets the tone for studio culture and acts as the centre space for coffee, meals, work and client presentations. Each piece of furniture was custom designed and built locally creating a considered look throughout while the bold use of colours and artwork against natural materials expressed the client's vibrant studio personality. PauaArchitects.co.nz 07 839 6521 Procuta Associates Urban + Architecture
ARCHITECTURE AWARDS WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS May/June 2018 21 Amazing spaces - school’s state-of-the-art gym Growing Bay of Plenty school ACG Tauranga has a new state-of-the-art gymnasium that is one of the most advanced in the city. It’s a facility that Babbage Consultants’ project architect Charlotte Saunders describes as “an amazing space - it’s the most highly functioning space for a school in Tauranga.” The gym was finished in May, 2017, 10 months after work started and was built by Hawkins Construction Limited. “The school wanted a high-performing building and we delivered,” said Charlotte. Babbage Consultants has worked with ACG Tauranga since 2014 as the private school began its development in Pyes Pa, initially with 14 classrooms for junior pupils. ACG Tauranga plans to continue expanding as the children move through their grades, ultimately to Year 13. There’s not a millimetre wasted - there’s no corner that can’t be used. It’s amazing what’s been achieved. A key milestone for the school is the gym, which is pivotal to future growth. “This gives the school a showpiece,” said Charlotte. The gym consists of a fullsize court area for basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton, with bleachers on both sides rising from a mezzanine level above changing rooms, plant rooms and storage areas. The upper floors provide three classrooms that can be converted into a function space overlooking outdoor playing fields and the indoor court. Inside the gym, each end wall is clad with perforated plywood panels, used for their acoustic properties and to conceal and protect louvers that allow natural ventilation. The double-glazing has a grey tint on the outer glass to reduce glare and solar gain. The ceiling comprises fibre acoustic tiles and parallel areas of plywood panels, giving the gym precise acoustics. The classrooms have acoustic walls that can be moved to create the function area. Maximum use has been made of natural ventilation and light, and a building management system includes sensor-controlled lights, security and keyless entry. “There are no trims or fiddly little spaces. Everything needed to be highly durable, low maintenance and stand the test of time. “We had to be extremely economical in our use of space. There’s not a millimetre wasted - there’s no corner that can’t be used. It’s amazing what’s been achieved.” The building will be used by the school for sport, fitness and teaching programmes, school assembly and performance, inter-school games, school holiday programmes, gala days and open days. The school also wants to make the gym available for use by the wider community in the fast-growing suburb, and this helped dictate some of the features, especially around functionality and security. “I’m especially proud of what the school is getting,” says Charlotte. “They’ve got amazing quality and value for money.” KEY PERSONNEL Babbage Consultants Architects: Maria Ouzounova, Jane Arnott, Charlotte Saunders Structural: Dr Victor Lam, Xavier Lim Building services: Matthew Foskin, Ivan Loh, Aslam Javed Civil: Michael Martin, Bidara Pathirage Geotechnical: Malcolm Stapleton, Mastufa Al-Haidar For more information, contact Charlotte Saunders 027 809 7949 charlotte.saunders@babbage.co.nz We proudly congratulate our ACG Tauranga School Gymnasium project team – Winners of the 2018 Waikato / Bay of Plenty Architecture Education Award. Architecture Engineering Consultancy Environmental Consultancy Project Management Auckland | Hamilton | Taupo | Christchurch | Melbourne ph +64 9 379 9980 www.babbage.co.nz ISO 14064-1 • certified organisation Waikato Business Times Draft.indd 1 23/05/2018 9:00:13 AM
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