Canterbury Build Magazine July 2016 Issue 59

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BEST POST-QUAKE BUILDINGS RECOGNISED SUPERHOME MOVEMENT GAINS TRACTION NORTHERN PRECINCT EXPANDS RETAIL TENANCIES THE GUIDE TO CANTERBURY’S RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL BUILD CANTERBURY BUILD JULY 2016 1

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ISSUE 59 JULY 2016

BEST POST-QUAKE BUILDINGS RECOGNISED SUPERHOME MOVEMENT GAINS TRACTION NORTHERN PRECINCT EXPANDS RETAIL TENANCIES THE GUIDE TO CANTERBURY’S RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL BUILD

COVER Banks Peninsula’s dramatic landscapes were the inspiration behind the three winning properties in this year’s Canterbury Architecture Awards that make up historic Pigeon Bay farm Annandale, designed by Patterson Associates, including pictured Scrubby Bay House.

Photo: Stephen Goodenough – pages 40-41.

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WELCOME EDITOR’S NOTE

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fter weeks of stripping back 40-year-old linoleum, painstakingly scrapping back the adhesives binding it to the timber below, sanding back every floor board until they were uniform in appearance and moving the family out of the house for a week to varnish said flooring, I discovered borer.

Not the cute little pinhead-sized holes one finds dotted along the windowsill, but a veritable train track marking every twist and turn those little timber-loving beetles took across my hard-won flooring.

‘Character’, my dad called it. He’s a hopeless romantic, my dad, and one of few people who could find beauty in bug damage.

Although less of a romantic and more pragmatic, the writer in me does appreciate a good story.

So when travelling past the new Kilmore Street home of Piko Wholefoods, it was the story ingrained in this iconic local co-op’s architecture that stopped me in my tracks.

Original brick pillars with exposed steel reinforcing extend from the ground up, forming the store’s Kilmore St entrance, while, beyond the entrance, concrete beams form an impressive support structure from the building’s interior.

Staff credited the beams as saving their lives when the February 2011 quake hit, refusing to see them go when their new building was developed.

Alongside life-saving beams, a number of vestiges of the store’s earlier incarnation populate the space, including two stained glass windows, with one now mounted proudly in one of the large windows that borders the storefront.

The more perceptive of patronage may notice silver spray paint on one of the two original Piko signs left by the search and rescue team that cleared the building after the February 2011 quake five years ago.

From panels exposing internal seismic technologies and feature walls revealing the stark contrast of a new building product, to intentionally-left penmanship of a building’s more youthful former residents and coffee cup stains in a timber fireplace surround, architects and builders are allowing our built environment to tell a story.

It’s just one more thing that makes the new Christchurch just a little bit cool and a whole lot of clever.

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7: Women climbing the construction ladder Architecture much more than a big shed

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retail precinct expands commercial tenancies

26-27: Much more than a big shed 28-29: Apartment design architecturally exceptional

Apartment design architecturally exceptional

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30-31: A design with community at its heart 32-33: Rural retreat’s rustic appeal nets win 34: The grand dame of boarding facilities

35: Canterbury’s best post-quake buildings recognised 38: A creative approach transforms the old into new 40-41: Dramatic landscape inspires winning designs

ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Editor, Canterbury Build Magazine Melinda Collins

12: Superhome movement gains local traction 24-25: Northern

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6: Quest for sustainability transforms local landscape

Canterbury’s best post-quake buildings recognised

42: High-spec apartments help shape dynamic urban spaces

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The Influencers Eugenie Sage

Joel Webber

Hon Gerry Brownlee

Local Green Party MP

Waterloo Business Park Assistant Development Manager

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister

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eputy Mayor Vicki Buck’s efforts to have the Christchurch City Council buy electric vehicles instead of petrol driven ones when it needs new vehicles for its fleet are welcome.

Transport causes air pollution and around 20 per cent of New Zealand’s total greenhouse gas emissions. The City Council’s leadership in embracing smart, clean solutions to climate change contrasts with the National Government’s lack policies.

The Government’s failure to move with any speed on electric vehicles saw Nissan pull the world’s most popular and affordable electric car, the Leaf, from the New Zealand market late last year.

There are currently only about 1000 registered electric vehicles in use. We need to make electric cars more affordable and accessible for New Zealanders.

To help do this the Green Party in government would exempt electric vehicles from fringe benefit tax for up to seven years.

This would slash at least $8,000 off a $40,000 electric vehicle, encouraging businesses to switch to clean electric vehicles by cutting the upfront cost.

The Greens would also require 20 per cent of new government cars to be electric vehicles within seven years.

These moves would increase the number of new electric cars in New Zealand, and pave the way for a large second-hand market for electric cars. This would help put affordable second-hand electric cars within the reach of Kiwi families.

Meaningful tax breaks and/or emissions standards have encouraged a high uptake of electric vehicles in places like Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands.

Electricity is cheaper than liquid fuel and electric motors have lower servicing costs. New Zealanders should be able to take advantage of the lower running costs of electric vehicles, like people overseas.

Orion plans to install fast and standard charging stations for electric vehicles around Christchurch. The Greens would assist by investing $10 million in supporting the roll-out of a nationwide network of fast-charging stations.

More electric vehicles, and fewer petrol and diesel ones and a major investment in improving public transport and walking and cycling infrastructure, would reduce climate pollution and make our cities and towns a pleasanter place to live, work, walk and cycle. Let’s make it happen.

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ffordable housing which, in New Zealand is most recognised as an Auckland issue, is not new or unique to New Zealand. The provision of affordable housing is a current topic the world over.

I recently returned to Christchurch after more than a decade living and working in the property sector in Melbourne, London and the Middle East. I have first-hand experience in seeing what the extreme conclusion is when a disaffected sector of the populous isn’t convinced their government is assisting them in getting on the housing ladder.

The recent central government announcements have, in my opinion, missed an opportunity.

Neither local nor central government has the financial resources to deliver and maintain the number of affordable houses required, at a municipal or national level. The answer is engagement with the private sector, but at an informal, rather than a formal, level.

This ‘informal’ approach has already been successfully implemented to address another housing requirement – the now common development of over-60s’ units, and would only require a small change in planning regulations.

Formal engagement with the public sector includes Public Private Partnerships (PPP). I worked for a company that undertook the first affordable housing PPP in the Middle East. We were contracted to deliver nearly 5,000 housing units over a seven-year period.

While this affordable housing strategy engaged the private sector, I felt it had a number of shortcomings: • PPPs are notoriously complex and often

take years to negotiate; • They require government input in the form of

land (scarce and expensive), and • PPP structures are acknowledged to be more expensive over the long term than direct procurement models.

My favoured model doesn’t directly cost the government anything; does not require a formal agreement between public or private sector participants; and central or local government doesn’t supply land.

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esponsibility for Canterbury’s ongoing regeneration may have shifted to local leadership with the establishment of Regenerate Christchurch, but Budget 2016 confirms the Government’s ongoing commitment to the region.

Since the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, National has backed greater Christchurch, and our financial support of over $17 billion has helped people make huge strides in their recovery. Ōtākaro Limited, a new Crown-owned company, will now continue the development of central city anchor projects and precincts.

We are continuing to support health services in the region with Canterbury DHB’s overall funding increasing by $331 million over the last eight budgets. Plenty of progress is being made on health services in the region. The new hospital at Burwood should be completed around the middle of this year, and the new Acute Services Building at Christchurch Hospital is scheduled to open in 2018.

Meanwhile, more than $276 million will be invested in Canterbury school infrastructure through Budget 2016. This includes a significant injection of more than $268 million towards the Christchurch school rebuild programme and $8 million to fund an additional 21 classrooms across Canterbury. The funding will help meet the needs of current and future students as rolls grow.

Christchurch based businesses have also benefitted from a new SME tax package which will make paying tax easier and more certain, and will reduce the burden of interest and penalties. Additionally, Antarctica New Zealand received $16.7 million over four years to sustain its provision of logistics support and related services as part of the $761 million Innovative New Zealand package in the budget.

Supporting the rebuild, and now regeneration of Canterbury remains a Government priority and it is great to see how far we’ve come.

Unemployment in the region is three per cent, the lowest in the country. Canterbury’s GDP has also grown a remarkable 37.2 per cent since 2010, adding $8.9 billion to the regional economy and turning it into New Zealand’s second biggest region.

It’s clear this Government is delivering real, meaningful wins for our families. The region is humming with activity and the future looks bright.

The Influencers

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Dr Megan Woods

Peter Townsend

Richard Seville

Local Labour Party MP

Chief executive Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

Holmes Consulting Group Business Manager

s Christchurch continues to build back up slowly around us, it’s great to be able to pause and admire the cultural heart of our city alongside the wonderful restoration work undertaken by dedicated locals to our built heritage.

It’s been heart-warming to see the arts scene in the city continue to flourish with the reopening of iconic spaces like Isaac Theatre Royal and the Arts Centre. Recently, my colleague Jacinda Ardern and I were fortunate to attend the Heritage Awards held in the restored Great Hall of the Arts Centre and being back in that space celebrating achievements felt wonderful.

The arts are part of what has kept Christchurch going following the earthquakes. The loss of traditional facilities did not mean a dark age for the arts in our city. In fact, quite the opposite has occurred and exciting new innovative ways of doing things have flourished.

None of us bat an eye that our city’s main theatre is currently an unused hanger or that in the absence of an art gallery, art was used to fill the gaps where buildings once stood. There is no doubt that this innovation shown by the arts needs to be influential in the rebuilding of our city – a show or concert provides a place where people can come together for positive experiences, whether as a part of the cast, crew or audience.

Studies have shown that arts and culture can preserve or even reinvent social memory, which contributes to post-disaster resilience and allows people to re-engage with their city. Places like the Court Theatre, in its temporary home, have provided a critical space where Cantabrians could engage in arts and culture.

However, while the local arts sector continues to race at full speed ahead, the funding has begun to slow. The model is impractical, with the amount people spend on Lotto tickets dropping, meaning that the Lotteries Board has less at its disposal to contribute to the arts. Arts organisations are being encouraged to limit their work because cuts of up to 15 per cent are on their way. This kind of inconsistent funding modelling puts community organisations and creativity at risk.

It’s thanks to the tireless work and efforts of locals that the Christchurch arts scene continues to develop and flourish. But the impact of that development in the sector relies heavily on a Government that is prepared to sustain it. It’s about wellbeing, it’s about community building and it’s about having spaces where creatives in our city can perform and compose.

Funding for the arts is likely to reap double what it sows in popularity alone. We need a stable funding model to ensure the longevity of Christchurch’s cultural institutions and to make sure we’re getting the very best enjoyment out of the beautiful spaces that have emerged from the rebuild.

t is very clear that the further we get into the rebuild the more positive we are becoming. It is perfectly understandable because we are seeing the physical manifestation of our new city take place before our eyes.

We are about halfway through the housing repair and rebuild programme and approximately halfway through the private sector commercial building that is anticipated. There are construction sites scattered right through the central city and an enormous amount of activity occurring throughout our residential communities.

It is also great to see the Bus Interchange fully operational and the Justice Precinct advancing rapidly.

Our horizontal infrastructure (those pipes and cables) is mainly tucked away firmly underground and although there is still a lot of work to do on our roads at least that can accelerate with the pipes in place.

It is also great to see the Bus Interchange fully operational and the Justice Precinct advancing rapidly.

Environment Canterbury is now repositioned back in the central city. It is well worth having a look at their new building. The Avon River Precinct is a massive undertaking, literally transforming the banks of the river and creating a beautiful place to be. Importantly the earthquake memorial is now well underway and will be a poignant reminder to us all of the events of 2010 and 2011.

Our future is in our hands and the opportunity to build on what has already occurred is compelling. I hear more and more that Christchurch is going to be one special, safe, beautiful, efficient and spectacular city. I will buy that!

I have recently been reflecting upon the rebuild and restoration of heritage buildings—a topic in sharp focus for the last five years.

From a structural engineer’s perspective, working on heritage buildings is a tricky balance. We need to preserve the heritage character that makes them special, at the same time as delivering the appropriate levels of safety for the people who use them, reducing risk of damage to the building, and managing costs.

Some of the thinking and methodologies are quite different to what’s typically used in new build projects. A big part of it relies on great structural analysis, which then allows design solutions that best suit the structure without compromising its character.

Fortunately, some of the world’s best heritage strengthening thinking and technology comes from New Zealand, and many of Christchurch’s amazing heritage structures have seen the benefit of that.

Holmes Consulting has been lucky enough to work on some of New Zealand’s most interesting and complex heritage buildings.

Projects like the Arts Centre, the Isaac Theatre Royal and the Old Government Building have required inventive solutions that protect against seismic damage, without taking away the unique and distinctive character of the structures. Every heritage structure is different, so design engineers get to test their skills on new challenges with each new strengthening project. It’s challenging work, but greatly rewarding.

We were delighted to be part of the team restoring the Great Hall at the Arts Centre. In this amazing heritage building the installation of structural seismic strengthening was carefully designed to ensure minimum impact on the heritage fabric. Our structural strengthening is hidden behind its walls, so the Great Hall’s beautiful features remain the hero of the space.

At the recent Canterbury Heritage Awards, a poignant video reminded us of some of the special heritage buildings we’ve lost in Christchurch. While not every building could be saved and many have been demolished, I’m pleased Holmes Consulting has been able to contribute to retaining the special heritage character of Christchurch. Some of the spaces left empty by the earthquakes will be filled with new treasures, such as the new Miles Warren Building at Christ’s College. At the same time, the historic features of our old treasures will remain a constant reminder of our heritage.

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Bathrooms, kitchens and laundries are no longer the sole area of attention when it comes to tiling trends.

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A few Saturdays ago, in driving rain and a southerly, I experienced my dream winter afternoon.

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y partner and I hopped in the car, turned on the heater and drove around the wider Christchurch area to view a range of new houses for me to critique and admire. There were experts hosting each visit who explained the technical aspects to us and they insisted I pry around as intimately as I liked into every space.

This perfect afternoon came courtesy of the Exemplar Homes Tour.

Seven new homes – a couple fully inhabited, some under construction and a few styled as show homes – were presented by companies and designers participating in the Superhome Movement.

Each Superhome was immaculately presented and as warm as a hug. Like my own version of a castle on a cloud, they helped me forget for a while that we need to hurry up with the rebuild of our lopsided cottage, with the wind blowing through it and mice living under the floor where the base of the chimney used to be.

I love the term ‘movement’ because it implies a revolution. Superhomes are innovative, sustainable, energy-efficient and, as the movement puts it, “lovely to live in”. A gentle revolution, maybe, but a significant one I think.

Companies and designers choose to participate in the Superhome Movement with the aim of providing customers with new homes that will “live better, be loved more, use less energy, be affordable and last longer”.

Participants share their expertise with new home buyers, helping them get a better product for their money. I know from peers desperate to start building projects that money is often the most confusing – and stressful – part of the process. The financial implications of buying a Superhome was not pushed on us at any of the homes, but an easily-missed article pinned up in Bob Burnett’s Church Square Superhome

explained that the movement is developing tools to make the financial advantages of a Superhome clear for buyers. One tool calculates how much various sustainability add-ins increase a home’s resale value, and another shows how expensive construction costs can be offset by future savings. This will show uninitiated buyers that there is a financial incentive for going sustainable.

“I love the term ‘movement’ because it implies a revolution.

Superhomes are innovative, sustainable, energy-efficient.

A gentle revolution, maybe, but a significant one I think.”

The movement’s website says size doesn’t matter when it comes to being a Superhome, so I was disappointed to see no examples of radically compact homes on the tour. The Welhaus townhouses were built in a cluster that made for a satisfying density in their city fringe location, but I would love to see the Superhome principles applied to even smaller, higher-density homes, especially with the amount of mediumdensity townhouse development happening in the city at the moment.

The concept of the tour – potential buyers informally popping in on the people eager to build their house, in the setting of a high-quality home similar to what they might build – is fantastic.

The homes on the tour left me wanting something more radical, something worthy of a Super title. More tours like this need to happen, with homes that genuinely fan the flames of a radical but lovely-to-live-in revolution.

Chloe Coles is an architectural graduate working at Architectus, currently involved in multi-unit housing projects in Christchurch.

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ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM’S KEY EFFICIENCIES

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A product manufacturer and two of its dedicated trained installers will be teaming up at the Build NZ XPO trade event in Christchurch from August 4 to 6. Both Laing Properties and Innovative Ceiling Systems (ICS) have long sung the praises of Metrapanel, the 25-year proven, pre-cut modular panel building system.

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hese companies want to share their excellent experiences of using the product with Canterbury trade professionals – architects, builders, developers and investors – at the XPO event.

“Metrapanel is an alternative construction system that has improved conventional building methods by way of speed of construction, cost savings and durability,” says Grant Laing of Laing Properties, Christchurch.

“Sometimes the perfect way to get the perfect home is to have it arrive already built. Our Laing Transportable Homes are built using the Metrapanel system to ensure clients get more house and a stronger house for their money – a house that is robust, durable and energyefficient. Over the years, we’ve built some 320 homes using this system.”

Laing Properties also installs Metrapanel’s Intertenancy wall system constructed to provide structural support and both fire and sound insulation between habitable spaces, from one dwelling to another – the perfect system for apartment and multi-unit construction. This Inter-tenancy wall design boasts

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a FRR 30/30/30 fire resistance rating and STC61 sound insulation performance to reduce sound transmissions between rooms.

But there are even more impressive features to the Metrapanel range. Enter ICS of Ashburton with its imaginative and innovative ceiling construction method using sheets of Metrapanel. “The panels are 7.35m by 2.45m and made from moistureresistant sustainable wood fibres and flakes,” says Duncan Leadley, CEO of ICS. “This results in a solid platform for builders to walk on to tie down trusses, eliminating the need for the bean bags and netting currently used by some builders to prevent falls through ceilings during construction. Since the tightening of restrictions around working at heights, the Metraceilings system has surged in popularity.”

Duncan Leadley adds that not only does the system provide a safe working platform, but it also provides a weatherproof “lid” over a build. As soon as wrap is installed, the frames can begin the drying process even without the roof being in place. In addition, the

completed ceiling provides a sheet brace over the entire footprint, meaning that all temporary bracing can be removed immediately, allowing for ease of access throughout a building.

The Metrapanel System was developed to create a frameless interior system which replaces timber frame and plaster board. According to BRANZ, the system is “fit-for-purpose” and complies with the NZ Building Code. Grant and Duncan believe that Metrapanel is without peer in New Zealand, and they see the August Build NZ XPO as the opportunity to have that message spread further.

“Our Laing Transportable Homes are built using the Metrapanel system to ensure clients get more house and a stronger house for their money – a house that is robust, durable and energy-efficient.”

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Timber in all shades, shapes and sizes fills the large workshop in Waltham. A building and joinery specialist, Craftworx started out small in 2009, with just Dirk and his mate Thorsten, who met while working on the tools together.

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he business has evolved as the city has changed, with the team – which now includes three joiners, six carpenters and two labourers – now providing expert services in construction and design.

“The advantage we have is we can use our builders for alterations, repairs and new builds, and finish off all the joinery,” says project manager Dirk. “It is all from one hand – no hassle.”

Away from the noise of the workshop, Dirk can be found in the office, working on a 3D design for a kitchen. From floor measurements, he constructs a 3D model, adding walls where needed and talking with the clients to create a design that reflects their own style.

Everything is included in the plan, down to the exact position of power points and light fittings.

“In 3D, you can see really clearly how it works,” says Dirk.

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Their joinery designs are often contemporary – clean lines of plywood and solid timber for shelving and internal wardrobes, kitchens featuring cut-out handles and gentle curves to bathroom structures. They bring the same quality to their shop fitouts, at stores along the Boardwalk in The Tannery and Cosmic Corner at Re:Start and The Palms, with the ability to provide installations nationwide.

Recent work includes a new build in McCormacks Bay. The energysaving home was built as three separate structures across three levels, two connected by an internal stairway. Customised kitchen joinery is constructed of dark ply, with fitted open internal shelving.

Craftworx completed all work for this build, with the exception of plumbing, electrical and roofing from their network of trusted subcontractors.

Specialist joinery of wooden doors and windows can be sourced through Justin, formerly of Touch Wood Joinery, who shares their workshop.

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With the clinic continuing to operate 24 hours a day, the project required minimal impact on their day-today services including a surgical unit, and a limited time frame – all in a day’s work for the team at Whyte Construction.

“Our interiors division delivered high quality detail and finishes, and typically with very restricted hours of work and with non-negotiable critical paths and deadlines,” says David Whyte, managing director.

Whyte Construction brings this same level of skill to all aspects of the company’s construction work, giving real benefits to their residential and commercial clients.

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FRAMING PROVIDER SHAVES WEEKS OFF LOCAL BUILDS Dyers Road ITM Commercial and its associated manufacturing divisions VIP Frames and Trusses and VIP Structural Steel are significant players in the Christchurch and Canterbury construction industry.

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ou just have to take a drive past its stock holding yard and see the scores of pre-nailed frames waiting to be delivered to building sites by the company’s own fleet of trucks to realise the truth of that statement.

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30 years ago as Dyers Road Timber, the company has seen phenomenal growth, especially during the last decade, to be one of the leaders in the provision of frames and trusses to residential projects in Christchurch.

In the early days, it generally provided

“Because we do both structural steel and pre-nailed timber, both can be ready from day one. That can save up to two weeks on a residential build and even more time on a commercial build.” framing for about one house a day; currently, it is anything up to 10 houses a day.

Dyers Road ITM Commercial is now focusing on the many commercial projects and new developments that are going to help Christchurch’s business community get back on its feet. “Commercial development is the next phase in the rebuild of Canterbury,” says Andrew Reeves, business development manager.

“We want to play a part in bringing small and medium-sized lifestyle businesses back into Christchurch.

Most of our people are from the east side of town and it’s almost a sense of duty for many of us to be involved.”

Dyers Road ITM Commercial has been heavily involved in a number of recent projects. There was the commercial and retail development at the Longhurst subdivision and a 70-unit

development in Timaru, as well as the Mike Greer Commercial build of 12-high stud warehouses at the new Central Business Park in Sockburn.

The company provided timber, plywood and structural steel for the projects. “A primary focus for us is timing, and we’re working in partnership with our customers to reduce on-site delays,” Andrew says. “Because we do both structural steel and pre-nailed timber, both can be ready from day one. That can save up to two weeks on a residential build and even more time on a commercial build.”

Dyers Road ITM has also upgraded its drive through, its timber yard, product showroom and is currently upgrading its offices. Stock holding capacity has also been increased. “We can now hold large amounts of bulk stock, ensuring we can always provide continuity of supply to our customers”.

Dyers Road ITM Commercial is located at 158 Maces Road, Woolston.

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FEATURE - Mike Greer – Silverstream Project

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Local businesses are screaming out for space as the Christchurch rebuild gathers momentum, and nowhere is this more evident than in the burgeoning Waimakariri. The district has experienced an unprecedented 16 per cent growth post-quake, as thousands left the city sanctum and headed to its northern neighbour. ike Greer Homes answered the call for residential growth to meet the needs of more than 8400 people looking to make their post-quake homes in the area. From the early development of the subdivision in 2012, Mike Greer Homes has continued to invest heavily in Silverstream on the western outskirts of Kaiapoi.

Now the company’s commercial arm – Mike Greer Commercial – is meeting the resulting commercial needs of the growing district.

Silverstream was established by the developers behind Northwood Villas – H Investments’ owner John Hayson.

“When the earthquake happened, the government put councils under pressure to rezone for residential use, which enabled the development of 1115 sections in Silverstream,” Mike Greer Commercial general manager Brendon Hill says.

“We recognised the growth and development in the district and had formed a strong working relationship with John. We sat down with him and said we’d like to be involved in the commercial development at Silverstream and, as a result, we entered into a 50-50 joint venture with him.

“For us, it’s about reinvesting in the communities we’re involved in.”

According to figures released by the Waimakariri District Council in 2015, retail trade in the area increased 14 per cent, compared to just three per cent nationally, during the 2013/14 period.

“At the same time, we have seen a significant increase in the population base which will drive this growth further moving forward.”

“Because of the quality of homes being developed in Silverstream, we really wanted a quality, landmark building.”

The Kaiapoi catchment has always been in two parts, connected by a road running under the motorway.

“On this side of Kaiapoi, there is a whole catchment of small holdings, such as Fernside, that don’t have a lot of community infrastructure and, in

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“So the decision to invest in a commercial development in Silverstream really was an easy one to make. In terms of the catchment, there was a strong need for it. Because of the quality of homes being developed in Silverstream, we really wanted a quality, landmark building.”

The Silverstream Retail Village – designed by Kelly Rush at Krush Architects – is a contemporary design which provides a marker point for the subdivision that can be recognised from a distance and features a number of striking architectural features.

“The key part of the design is the gull wing roof, which is a real focal point for the development,” Brendon says.

“You can see the shopping centre from the motorway bridge, but not in a dominant, overbearing way.”

Four large cedar beams support the roof and provide strong vertical elements, and a large amount of glass creates nice, naturally-lit tenancies.

“We’ve designed a pedestrian promenade, which is over 10m wide which lends itself really well to outside dining and outdoor retailing, with protection from prevailing winds.”

Appealing working environment The centerpiece of Silverstream is a large village green opposite the commercial centre, reached through a welcoming entranceway pergola.

The green features a large community playground, as well as an expansive grassed area for relaxation and entertainment.

“The natural, spring-fed Silverstream flows through the centre of the community, providing a unique natural resource, and there is extensive planting along the stream, which even has trout.

It’s a wonderful ecology,” Brendon says.

“There is 2.8km of fitness trails running alongside the stream which provides a strong community link from one side of the subdivision to the other.”

A bus service commenced in May, with the Blue Line travelling the existing route through Rangiora, but using Flaxton and Skewbridge roads instead of Lineside Road to Silverstream with four additional express trips each morning and afternoon.

“This also runs into the airport to connect with the airport bus that goes through to the city.”

The developers have also committed to providing carparking so Silverstream commuters can park at the retail precinct free of charge and catch services direct from there.

“There will be 158 car parks provided on-site, with shorter term customer parking to the front of the shopping centre and a large amount of permanent staff car parking behind the shopping centre,” Brendon says.

This three-stage development will encompass a ground floor retail area of approximately 2513sqm (tenancies from 100sqm to 308sqm) and first floor area of approximately 1382sqm. The initial stage due for completion by August comprises 11 retail outlets plus first floor air-conditioned and carpeted office accommodation.

so we’re looking to attract potential medical practices, and would complete a purpose-built facility for them.

“That’s one of the more pressing professional services demanded by the local community.”

Tenancies 1 to 11 of the two-level development are the retail areas and are ideal for real estate or other commercial offices. There are four first-floor tenancies available from 16 to 19, which range from 150sqm. “Being the first floor, these offer wonderful views over the reserve and out to the mountains, making for an impressive working environment.

“We’ve had strong interest from a number of sectors,” Brendon says.

“The Silverstream Retail Village is the highest value commercial development in the Waimakariri in the last three years.

“Silverstream today is a suburb in its own right. It’s not just another part of Kaiapoi – it’s a destination.”

“We’ve created multiple sized tenancies, which are available to be subdivided or enlarged to suit a full range of tenants, including a convenience store, mini mart, restaurants, café, butcher, bakery, real estate office, beauty services, gift shops and hardware.

“Research shows the area is short of six GPs because of population drift and the subsequent increase in patients,

It’s a major investment which reflects the growth the district is experiencing and the confidence we have in the wider area,” Brendon says.

“More residential properties are being built, including high density apartments, so we are really excited about the opportunities moving forward.

Silverstream today is a suburb in its own right. It’s not just another part of Kaiapoi – it’s a destination.”

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FEATURE - Canterbury Architecture Awards Warren & Mahoney – EA Networks Centre

MUCH MORE THAN A BIG SHED

By Rachel Smith

Take a design concept and turn it on its head. It was the simple ability to think outside the ordinary that led Alex Head and Daryl Maguire, from Warren and Mahoney, to design the EA Networks Centre in Ashburton.

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ituated on an old river terrace, the 8000m² multi-discipline sports facility combines indoor netball courts, an aquatic centre and gymnasium.

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Ashburton District Council, the centre is a community project which has been under discussion since the Ashburton Stadium Complex Trust was established in 2007. The Trust has driven fundraising efforts, raising $5 million for the project.

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The centre has very quickly become a hub for the local community, its design winning Warren and Mahoney a Public Architecture Award at the recent NZIA Canterbury Architecture Awards. Other recognition of its design and construction have included the 2015 Supreme Concrete Sustainability Award (CCANZ) and a Gold Award Winner in the Placemakers Tourism

and Leisure Project Award category in the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards, under entrant Naylor Love Construction.

The design concept for the centre is simple – effectively a single shed with the courts and the pool placed end on end.

“It provides a connection between sporting disciplines – a transparency

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between the courts and the pools,” says Alex Head, project architect.

The public are welcomed into the building under a generous entry canopy situated directly off the carpark, with the entire centre fully accessible to all members of the community.

“We tried to make it a building that is unmistakably Ashburton,” says Alex.

“The use of bold colour contrasts with natural materials, timber and concrete, and local Ashburton river greywacke aggregate.”

“Thermal mass polished concrete in the entrance foyer, together with mixed mode natural ventilation system, intelligent daylight harvesting and thermomass sandwich panels, ensure the facility is efficient and cost-effective to operate.”

Constructed by Naylor Love Construction, the facility is comprised of three large rectangles. The first, the entry and reception area, has an adjacent café and gives thanks to donations made by the local community. Behind are changing rooms, indicated by bright yellow pods, and facilities for exercise classes, followed by the third component, with its large scale recreation spaces.

The centre boasts four regulation netball courts, a gymnasium, a 25-metre 10-lane competition pool, a learn-to-swim pool, a warm water pool, a leisure pool including a rapid river, a toddler’s pool, a spa pool and a steam room, as well as fitness classes and two meeting rooms available for hire.

“We have done a lot with the budget we had,” says Daryl Maguire, project principal. “We wanted it to be much more than just a big shed.”

“The design also allowed us to use the site in a very effective way and is a masterplan for other sporting facilities.”

The centre faces towards the green space of Ashburton Domain and has an industrial area at its rear. Located close to outdoor sports facilities, it is just one part of the council’s planned recreation precinct for the area.

“The design simplified the building process,” says Alex, with the modularity

of the build allowing the process to be efficient in terms of time and cost.

“The building’s linear form allows for future expansion of the courts, aquatic and fitness centre – the centre has been strategically designed for it to be expandable. The design also allowed us to use the site in a very effective way and is a masterplan for other sporting facilities.”

Alex joined Warren and Mahoney’s Christchurch office in March 2010 and was appointed an associate in 2012.

His work has included a number of similar recreation facilities, with the EA Networks Centre proving a successful model for a current project in Wanaka, and parts of the Metro Sport Facility.

Working as a team is intrinsic to the character of Warren and Mahoney.

Andrew Barclay, principal from Auckland, and Peter Marshall, managing director in Christchurch, assisted in securing the initial project, with Alex supported in his design role by Daryl throughout the entire process.

Daryl has extensive experience in major sporting infrastructure, including the new Christchurch stadium constructed in 2011, and was project principal for the Metro Sports Hub, Stadium and Cricket Oval Anchor projects.

The success of their design work in this project is apparent in the centre’s popularity. Six hundred to 700 people visit each weekday, and more on the weekends, whether for a gentle swim, competition grade netball or just a great coffee – a sure sign of the local community’s approval.

For more information, contact Warren and Mahoney at 03 9615926 or visit www.warrenandmahoney.com.

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FEATURE - Canterbury Architecture Awards Warren & Mahoney – 26 Salisbury Street Apartments

APARTMENT DESIGN ARCHITECTURALLY EXCEPTIONAL

Like great homes, great cities too are works in progress; their forms nurtured over time, built upon by generations like layers of geological strata, resulting in a dynamic urban environment rich in character. It is, after all, what made this post-Victorian city such an attractive one.

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s Christchurch rebuilds from the ground up, taking what will be its final form, our architectural visionaries are ensuring the city’s postquake incarnation maintains its visual appeal with the seamless amalgamation of practical strength, through the development of structures that are as safe as they are striking.

It’s a brief that Warren and Mahoney have met to a tee with a townhouse development at 26 Salisbury Street, proving that prefabricated mediumdensity living can be architecturally exceptional, with the new build a winner at the recent NZIA Canterbury Architecture Awards in the multi-unit housing category.

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development, long-standing local firm Summitbuild Construction, the architectural firm wanted to make the most of the central city site.

“It was a prominent inner city site close to Hagley Park and the newly emerging Victoria St precinct, which made it a perfect site for mediumdensity living,” Warren and Mahoney’s project lead Guy Evans explains.

Planning requirements allowed two units, so a resource consent was requested to build three, which Guy says has proved optimal density for the site. Each of the three-level 250-squaremetre townhouses contains four bedrooms, two living areas and double garaging. In addition, both living areas in each townhouse are served by a series of elevated deck spaces.

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“It was a prominent inner city site close to Hagley Park and the newly emerging Victoria Street precinct, which made it a perfect site for mediumdensity living.”

“We wanted to maximize the potential for each of the three units,” Guy says.

“That meant orientating the physical structures to the available sun, then developing the forms to fit within the site’s tight inner city constraints.”

Due to the site’s proximity to Hagley Park, the company went as tall as planning requirements allowed. “The orientation of the living areas was

quite important. Given that there was a substantial apartment block to the east of the site, there was no real reason to orient for morning sun so we really tried to utilise the late afternoon sun with decks to the northwest.”

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been influenced by the tight planning envelope, but form a fitting acknowledgement to Warren and Mahoney’s early designs.

“This gives the building its character and in some way harks back to Warren and Mahoney’s modernist past, referencing some of the buildings that Sir Miles designed in the ‘50s and ‘60s.”

This attention to detail hasn’t been restricted to the building’s external form – ground-floor bedrooms, living areas on the first floor in each of the three units, a mezzanine floor above houses the master bedroom and en suite that affords views across Hagley Park.

The apartments “inhale the afternoon sun” Guy says, but when the sun slumbers, they are heated by Escea fireplaces that have been integrated into the architecture, providing visual appeal.

INNOVATIVE TIMBER TECH An important design element for the client was the use of crosslaminated timber (CLT) panels as a lightweight alternative to concrete.

CLT is one of many products that fall under the banner of materials within the much larger category of Mass Timber Construction. SummitBuild’s 26 Salisbury St is the perfect example of what can be achieved using timber as the primary construction material, XLam’s Samuel Leslie says.

“Timber, as a construction material, has been used for over a thousand years. Therefore, in many respects XLam, and others, are taking an ancient technology and making it new again.”

Although XLam is the first company

to manufacture (CLT) in the southern hemisphere, it has been in Europe and the United Kingdom for about 30 years, with demand for the technology increasing at around 30 per cent per annum.

The ability to precision manufacture components/elements enables a ‘new dimension’ in design and engineering, and a much shorter construction program equates to considerable savings in time throughout the build process.

“Equally important is the operational energy efficiency of mass timber building,” Sam says.

Typical CLT design retains the thermal mass of solid wood panels, releasing energy back when the ambient temperature is lower. The large panels also improve air tightness – a big factor in energy efficiency.

“The aforementioned benefits, coupled with high seismic demands and soft soils in many parts of New Zealand, makes constructing in mass timber an excellent choice for our local environment,” Sam says.

When it came to the use of CLT on 26 Salisbury St, the local teams worked together, Guy says. “We recognised the great potential for the use of this product, but as a new technology here, due diligence was required to meet

local standards. The council had also consented an XLam building previously, so they ensured we had the same consenting officer on this and assisted in every way they could despite the pressured times of the rebuild.

“They were pleased to see this type of residential development happening in the city,” Guy says.

A very tight building site on a busy street gave little working space, making the prefabricated panels a great choice for construction. The panels arrive on site numbered so everyone knew where they fit; they were craned into place and bolted together.

“It’s definitely the way of the future in medium-density housing,” Guy says.

Architecturally speaking, the firm wanted to be truthful to the material and expose some within the interior spaces. “So we created a feature wall and ceiling exposing the beautiful pine, and this adds a nice contrast to the traditional plasterboard walls,” he says.

“The industry is interested in new technologies; we need to have more density in our inner city. There is such a hole in the heart of Christchurch and we need more people living near where they want to work and play. We think this is a perfect technology to be building solidly, resiliently and at pace in line with the potential of prefabrication.”

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FEATURE - Canterbury Architecture Awards Warren & Mahoney – Little Company of Mary

A DESIGN WITH COMMUNITY AT ITS HEART

By Rachel Smith Photographer: Peter Cui

The definition of community: all people living in one district or a group of people with shared origins or interests.

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he Mary Potter Apartments have community at the heart of their design. It is inherent in the work of the clients, the Little Company of Mary – New Zealand, and is an essential feature of what Warren and Mahoney wanted to create.

“Community is an important part of what our clients offer,” says Peter Marshall, project director and managing director for Warren and Mahoney.

Warren and Mahoney has a long history with the Little Company of Mary. The original 17 units and a 40-bed convent were designed by Warren and Mahoney back in 1993, with 13 more units, designed by Maurice Mahoney, added on an adjacent site in 2006. At the time of the earthquakes the convent was leased to a medical laboratory, with the damaged building later demolished.

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the site,” says architectural graduate Fiona Short, project architect.

Joining the Warren and Mahoney team in 2011, Fiona has a background in community work. Her final year project at university looked at mitigating the effects of a disaster on the community, and she has given her time to both Architecture for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity.

What followed was the design and construction of 12 apartments, all integrated into the existing Mary Potter community, and recognition as a winner in the Housing Multi Unit category of the Canterbury Architecture Awards.

The brief for the project was to maximise the number of units on the available site, expanding the low-cost rental accommodation for seniors provided by the Little Company of Mary. It also afforded the opportunity to add what had been missing – an open expansive green space.

“It was a balance of meeting their needs and keeping a sense of community,” says Fiona.

Centred around a landscaped courtyard, the two- and one-bedroom apartments use clever design to achieve a striking yet welcoming presence, and to provide privacy as well as a connection with those living nearby.

“It was a pleasure once again to work alongside Warren and Mahoney on another challenging project,” says Paul Harris, commercial manager/director at Higgs Construction who completed the build. “A project which began with a lengthy ground improvement package leading onto a lightweight build with a range of fabrics to the interior and exterior. We, and our

main subcontractor Jones & Wyatt Construction, are very pleased with the outcome. It’s always a pleasure to see workmanship acknowledged alongside architecture.”

“The forms reference the original units,” says Fiona, with a pitched roof and clipped eave design. “We have made an effort to create spaces that are warm, airy and light.”

While similar in form, there are also

The apartments turn their backs to the noise and pace of the city, offering a strong geometric presence from the street edge.

many new aspects to the design. They have been adapted to meet the internal planning requirements to have more north-facing rooms, and are clad in cedar vertical weatherboard with a protective coating to allow them to age gracefully. and skillion roofs and expansive windows with double glazing to create warm and light-filled spaces.

Following the principles of universal design, Fiona says the apartments are

easily accessible for all – comfortable to live in for those in a wheelchair or using a walking frame, with close attention paid to small details such as the transition between spaces, electrical socket heights and the choice in joinery handles.

“The Sisters were keen to be responsible in terms of sustainability,” says Fiona, with 2kW photovoltaic units providing electricity to meet the needs

during the summer and to reduce costs over winter.

The apartments turn their backs to the noise and pace of the city, offering a strong geometric presence from the street edge. Independence of residents is encouraged, with internal garaging and a location that easily lends itself to a walk into the city.

Living areas and small recessed patios look out onto the green of the central courtyard. Warren and Mahoney worked with landscape architects Boffa Miskell to create the courtyard

design – a mix of colour from roses and autumnal leaves and native plantings.

Peter describes such courtyards as an important part of the Christchurch landscape. Epitomised by the likes of the Art Centre, they welcome people into the space they create, as well as providing shelter from the predominant easterly wind.

The sense of community within the design resonates strongly with Warren and Mahoney, which cultivates the same, with the company’s ethos of six offices and one team. This particular project was completed with input from the Queenstown- and Christchurchbased teams, a pooling of resources that enables them to access a diverse range of skills and expertise, and share workloads.

“I have been lucky to work on this project since its inception in 2012,” Fiona says, the perfect pairing of her fresh design ideas with Peter’s experience and expertise.

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FEATURE - Canterbury Architecture Awards Warren & Mahoney – Conway Flat Common House

RURAL RETREAT’S RUSTIC APPEAL NETS WIN

was rundown but had in part a rustic character that warranted preservation.

We elected to retain the existing bedroom structure and refurbish the living room, converting it into a stand-alone guest room and library pavilion. The bathroom, laundry and service pavilions were prefabricated in Christchurch before being transported to site complete with finishes and fittings. Due to the remote location, this strategy helped avoid waste and reduced travel costs. Finally, the living pavilion was constructed on-site to unite the existing buildings and establish a series of garden courts.”

With a focus on sustainable and selfsufficient rural living, the home features recycled timber flooring, solar panels and a high-tech wood burner which

Situated in the stunning countryside of Conway Flat and nestled on the gently sloping landscape, the award-winning ‘Common House’ sits beneath a grove of Kanuka, with a view from the Pacific Ocean to the bush-clad valleys of the Kaikoura ranges.

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esigned as a series of ‘rural pavilions’ connected with filigree canopies and timber walkways, a range of construction techniques were

employed to bring the home together, says architect Joseph Hampton of Warren & Mahoney Architects.

“The existing structure on the site

sunlight and the flexibility to open onto a sheltered exterior terrace, regardless of wind direction.

The use of dark, vertical metal cladding was a modern interpretation of the existing structure’s board and batten cladding, Joseph says. “We responded to the opportunities and subtleties of the existing farm complex, while holding closely to the original idea of assimilating into the shadowy Kanuka and preserving this unique rural landscape.”

The building is one of two houses designed for the same client, with two very different briefs. The Common House was completed in 2013 and the second home was completed last year.

“The idea behind the Common House is that it functions as a country lodge

“The existing structure on the site was rundown but had in part a rustic character that warranted preservation.”

feeds an in-floor hydronic heating system. Fallen timber from the forest of Kanuka provides a bountiful source of heat.

In response to the prevailing weather, one of the key design features of the home is the dynamic floor-to-ceiling panes of glass. To take full advantage of the spectacular views and provide an almost continuous connection to the landscape, the design provides optimal

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and entertaining space, designed to ebb and flow in its capacity to comfortably host anything from an intimate dinner to a sit-down meal for up to 80 people. The home’s joinery is also designed to be flexible, movable and adaptable.”

The second home, named the Bolt Hole, was built by T&D Construction and functions more like a rural retreat.

It is timber clad, in contrast to the

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crisp metal appearance of Common House. The design cantilevers above the valley and features interconnected rooms, balanced by a series of folding doors that unite each space across a semi-enclosed courtyard. Upstairs, the panoramic view is revealed from a private terrace elevated above the tree tops.

The two homes were shortlisted for the 2016 Canterbury Architecture Awards, with the Common House winning the residential award in May. The awards convenor led his jury through 40 shortlisted projects over eight days of judging.

“It was fantastic to receive acknowledgement and recognition for the project,” Joseph says.

“The construction definitely had its challenges and idiosyncrasies, particularly relating to the remote location and the prefabrication, but that made it all the more interesting. We are really pleased with the success of the project and that the client is also very happy with the results.”

Project principal Bill Gregory says the award also reflected how well everyone worked together as a team.

“Everyone was very committed, including the building contractors, Duncan Taylor. It was a complex project and they brought a lot to the building process. The prefabrication aspect and organising everything at a distance was a challenge for them, but it was orchestrated very well.”

Client input was also an influential part of the process, he says. “We couldn’t have delivered this project without working this closely with the client. It was a shared vision and he was very keen to be involved throughout

“The idea behind the Common House is that it functions as a country lodge and entertaining space, designed to ebb and flow in its capacity.” the design and construction process.

He contributed quite a few aspects to the design of both homes. The client was also very open and responsive to our ideas, which included sitting the Common House structure lightly on the site and integrating it into the landscape.”

A successful project is about

understanding the key drivers presented by both the site and the client, Joseph says. “An idea-led design approach offers the flexibility to adapt to each client’s wishes and to the subtleties of the site and its context.”

Warren & Mahoney is a multidisciplinary architectural practice – one of the few third generation

architectural practices in the history of New Zealand architecture. Ten years ago, the company had three New Zealand offices and 65 staff; now it has more than 230 employees and six studios straddling the Tasman, across the disciplines of architecture, workplace, masterplanning, urban design and sustainable design.

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FEATURE - Canterbury Architecture Awards - Dalman Architects – Acland House

THE GRAND DAME OF BOARDING FACILITIES At 123 years, Acland House’s boarding hostel is showing her age, but only in the very best of ways – hexagonal turreted corner rooms, dominant projecting gable, arcaded timber veranda, elaborate plastered ornamentation and moulded timber door and window frames.

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he Queen Anne style heritage building belies her more practical function. Built in 1893, she has been the Christchurch Girls’ High School boarding hostel since 1921.

Set at the heart of Acland House – a complex of boarding facilities for the high school – she is known simply as Old House.

After receiving significant earthquake damage in 2011, the decision was made to repair and upgrade the historic manor, with additional alterations to better suit the hostel’s needs, including providing an open plan dining hall on the ground floor suitable for hosting all 150 of the resident students in one sitting.

It was a task Dalman Architecture achieved by repositioning the main staircase and reconfiguring the commercial kitchen and back-of-house facilities to include a large servery. The east elevation was remodelled and extended to create a new entrance

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porch to emphasise the main entry. The reception and manager’s office were relocated and the first floor completely renovated to house dormitories for 25 Year 9 students, bathroom facilities and a small flat.

“The existing building no longer suited the needs of the school girls using it,” says Jennie Lee, Dalman Architecture associate and lead architect on the project.

“Earthquake repairs afforded a great opportunity to strengthen and renovate at the same time. Being able to alter and rearrange the facilities to suit their needs and bring it up to 85 per cent of code allows this beautiful building to continue to be used well into the future. I am so pleased with the level of finishing Simon Construction achieved.”

With the repair of many historic homes already under its commercial belt, Dalman Architecture was asked to submit a proposal for the work, later winning the competitive tender process and working in consultation with council planners and heritage architect Dave Pearson to ensure historic elements were carefully salvaged and reused.

New elements were designed to be sympathetic to the historic fabric; moulds were taken of the existing ornate plaster cornices and replicas made, existing timber doors and mouldings were salvaged and reused,

while new fire doors were made to replicate the heritage doors.

“It was great working with Pauline Duthie and Christchurch Girls’ High School representatives. They were great clients and I enjoyed the collaboration with them. They’re really happy with the results and say it performs exactly how they wanted it to, and the girls enjoy living there.”

Pauline Duthie, Christchurch Girls’ High School principal, says, “Acland House retained its character and charm but is a fully functioning boarding environment suitable for the needs of 21st century teenagers.”

When presenting Dalman Architecture with the Heritage Award at the NZIA Canterbury Awards, the jury said it brought an “unexpected but welcome stylishness” to the daily rituals of high school boarding. The repair and restoration of the grand old beauty was completed in time for the 2015 school year.

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The 2016 Canterbury Architecture Awards

Christchurch is commanding attention on the global stage for its richly developing commercial and residential spaces as the rebuilding city becomes a playground for talented teams to create dynamic, contemporary designs. This year’s NZIA Canterbury Architecture Awards is a showcase of a city that packs a proverbial punch.

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rom a “mega tower” on a 5m by 5m handkerchief of land through to important works of educational, public and commercial architecture, the recipients of the awards are a showcase of diverse, high quality buildings that have risen as the city rises from the remediated ground up.

The awards, announced at an event at Hagley Oval Pavilion, are part of the peer-reviewed awards programme conducted by the New Zealand Institute of Architects. The winning works set the standard for good architecture in the region.

Dennis Chippindale, this year’s awards convenor, led his jury through

40 shortlisted projects over eight “marathon” days of judging. “Five years on from the ’quakes, these awards provide us with a way to survey the profession – to see how we are responding to the challenges,” he said.

“Building from last year, we have again seen a record number of projects entered, and this year’s jury was lucky to see a wide range of design solutions – from major pieces of infrastructure right down to very small infill projects.”

Dennis described the task of reinventing an irrevocably altered city as “monumental on many levels”.

“Of all the challenges, dealing with drastic population shifts might prove

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Christchurch needs to be an attractive urban environment – an environment that brings people back to stay.”

Impressed with the overall quality of work, Chippindale also said now is the time for greater aspiration to be applied to the form of the developing city.

“Our largely vacated central city is now being reborn with hope and ambition. In 2016, Christchurch is

“Christchurch needs to be an attractive urban environment – an environment that brings people back to stay.” slowly creating a growing framework of basic infrastructure buildings. However, we are at an important juncture – it is time now to adjust, to heighten aspirations, to move beyond some of the overtly conservative design thinking of the initial recovery years and to consider ways to create exceptional urban environments, of whatever scale, in which people can live, work and play.”

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FEATURE - Canterbury Architecture Awards – Architects Creative – Ophir Lane House

REDCLIFFS BUILD SHOWS SAFE CAN BE STYLISH Photographer Charlotte Clements

After losing their home of 20 years in the earthquakes, safety was the prime consideration for the family behind Ophir Lane house.

But as Canterbury Build discovers, safe can look very, very good.

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he firm behind the striking new Redcliffs build – Architects’ Creative – was established in 2011 by architects Kate Loader and husband Daniel Sullivan following their desire to work together and develop their own architectural philosophy and values.

The couple take a hands-on approach to every project, working in a collaborative manner with all project team members, especially clients, to understand desired outcomes and consequently to deliver well-considered and appropriate responses.

“I love being challenged,” Daniel says.

“It’s hugely rewarding working through an idea or concept, and

“There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a design come to life on site, and then be lived in and enjoyed by its occupants upon its completion.”

watching it become reality. Kate and I have different approaches to the architectural process and we work really well together, bringing a different skill set and perspective to each project.”

More than anything, we’re passionate about building!

“Running our own practice feels like more of a way of life than a job as such,” Kate adds.

“We endlessly discuss, sketch, reflect and critique our work and the built environment around us. I find working with Daniel hugely inspiring. I feel like this is a profession in which I will always be learning and challenged. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a design come to life on-site, and then be lived in and enjoyed by its occupants upon its completion.”

If accolades are any measure of success, the resulting firm Architects’ Creative is just that, with the company winning a housing award in the recent Canterbury Architecture Awards for

2016 for the Ophir Lane house.

Built for Daniel’s parents to replace their family home lost in the earthquakes, the brief called for a “robust family dwelling” and was designed primarily to allow ease of living on one level, with large garaging and a layout that maximises the site’s specular views, while the lower floor was planned to allow additional selfcontained living.

“Having an understanding of how Daniel’s parents lived previously was a huge advantage in progressing the design, allowing us to provide insight into alterative solutions that were better suited to their current and future lifestyle,” Kate explains.

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“We feel we have a responsibility to use our skillset to contribute to our city’s new built environment in the most meaningful manner possible.”

“After losing their home of 20 years, it was above all most important for Daniel’s parents to have a new home that felt safe – a platform to start rebuilding their lives.”

Described by judges as a “strong yet elegant house” that is full of surprises, the home is anchored confidently on a ridge high above the city and is accessed off a quiet right of way.

“The house delights in expansive views of the Southern Alps, but also counter these big views with spaces of calm reflection. The interior, which unfolds with refinement and integrity of form, detail and material, feels immediately comfortable,” judges concluded.

It’s an impressive statement for the company which is just five years young and speaks of what’s to come. “We feel honoured to be selected for an award amongst our peers within such a high level of quality projects,” Kate says.

“As an emerging practice, we are really excited to have our work recognised at this level.”

Architects’ Creative has a strong range of both residential and commercial development under design development, with others under construction. Projects vary in scope and scale, from joinery design, alterations and additions to new builds, with the majority of new builds being designed for hillside properties. A current project they are looking forward to seeing

to completion this year is a onebedroom mid-century house alteration located up Clifton Hill which, by sheer coincidence, belonged to Kate’s parents in the 1970s.

The company is currently exploring construction technology using SIP (structural insulated panels) and CLT (cross laminated timber) panels as a means of fast-tracking the construction phase, and has a residential project utilising CLT technology for the floors, walls and roof that is about to commence on-site.

“We enjoy working on projects that are challenging in one aspect or another,” Kate says.

“Ophir was a good example of a project where we worked very closely with the contractors on-site to ensure the highest level of quality was maintained through every aspect of the build. There was a lot of specific detailing required to achieve the finish

the project demanded.”

Christchurch represents the future for this firm, and both Kate and Daniel are excited about the opportunities the rebuild has presented.

“We both have roots in Christchurch, it’s home for us, and now we’re raising a family in this city,” Kate says. “We feel we have a responsibility to use our skillset to contribute to our city’s new built environment in the most meaningful manner possible. There are a lot of challenges in the years to come, but if well-considered design responses are implemented there will be some wonderful outcomes.”

Daniel agrees: “I believe the rebuild of our city really starts at home. If we can deliver wellconsidered architecture in the form of housing, the spaces most intimately experienced by people, then this will have a positive flow on effect to our public spaces.”

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FEATURE - Canterbury Architecture Awards – Young Architects

A CREATIVE APPROACH TRANSFORMS THE OLD INTO NEW

By Rachel Smith

“There is an old building under there,” says Greg Young.

“All of the original structure remains.”

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eneath the structural steelwork and weathered corten steel at 229 Lichfield Street is the building that Young Architects started out with – a small damaged concrete post and beam construction building.

Attached to two large concrete buildings, it survived the earthquakes while its neighbours did not. Rather than knock it down and start over, Young Architects and its client, director of structural engineering firm Constructure, opted for a different approach.

Their success has been recognised as an award winner in the Small Project Architecture category at the Canterbury Architecture Awards, alongside a host of other accolades.

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“The beauty of local awards is that they promote architecture in Canterbury at a local level,” says Greg.

“The standard was world-class.”

Their brief from the client was simple – he liked the look of Tom Kundig’s designs, it needed the capacity for a

“It made sense to come up with a creative option. It’s not your standard approach – this approach was appropriate to the brief and the building, and reflected who the clients are.”

10-person working environment, and it had to be achieved on a very small budget.

“It made sense to come up with a creative option,” says Greg. “It’s not your standard approach – this approach was appropriate to the brief and the building, and reflected who the clients are.”

The original structure was strapped with structural steelwork and broken concrete covered with weathered corten steel. The result is dramatic and raw – exposed oversized steelwork that openly celebrates the building’s strength.

Contrasting with the harsh exterior is its soft interior. Light plywood, stripped back timber roof sarking, soft yellow lighting and increased natural light add to the warmth. Exposed steelwork on the interior was cleaned up and painted, and additional steel strengthening added.

“The client was willing for us to try a few new things – because there

were no insurance policy compliance constraints we could just do what we wanted,” says Greg, with the client naturally completing the structural engineering work themselves.

“Everything came together really well.”

The challenge of such designs is typical of the work of Young Architects, whose commercial work is predominately smaller infill structures designed specifically for building owners.

Their residential work follows a similar vein, specialising in complex hill sites with designs specific to the environment. They are currently working on a number of distinctive properties in the city – the renovation of a Gothic Revival residence dating back to 1882, a Georgian revival new build and the immense task of repair work to the historic Dorset St Flats designed by Sir Miles Warren.

For more information, contact Young Architects at 03 3847879 or at www.young.co.nz.

FEATURE - Lanyon Le Compte - Forsyth Barr - Crowne Plaza Hotel

ICONIC BUILDING GETS NEW LEASE ON LIFE Its commanding presence on the southeast corner where Armagh and Colombo streets meet owes partly to its towering 70m-high form and partly to the iconic status of the building itself which has been known in more recent years simply as Forsyth Barr.

Yet the lofty façade of this central city icon is experiencing somewhat of a renaissance, as the building is transformed into its latest incarnation – the Crowne Plaza Hotel. With 8 suites, 196 guest rooms, two restaurants, a bar, Café, fitness centre and function rooms, the Crowne Plaza will be the central city's biggest hotel, pushing the 171room Rendezvous into second place.

Local investors MC Christchurch Holdings tendered for property ‘as is where is’ in 2014 and purchased the property in September 2015 with its 50 percent owner, local construction firm Lanyon and LeCompte, taking on the behemoth redevelopment.

“We had about eight months of DD that we went through to ensure we would be able to get over 80 per cent of new building standards (NBS), which was what was required to develop an A grade hotel,” Lanyon and LeCompte director Shane Le Compte says.

“We spent months getting reports

from engineers and carrying out testing work to get us to the point where we knew the repair strategy.”

Built in 1989, Forsyth Barr was one of the few high-rise office blocks to survive the earthquakes. Images of office workers abseiling from its broken windows became international news after its stairs collapsed.

“The stairs received the most earthquake damage,” Shane says. “A lot of reinforcing work was carried out to ensure the structure hadn’t lost its yield and ensure there would be no significant damage in the future.”

Thirty-six individual concrete stairways were brought in by crane to form 18 levels of scissor stairs, with the re-fit also including the removal of rear parking ramps and car parks, alteration of the base podium and internal framing of guest rooms.

The finished hotel will feature a new street level façade, designed by Robert Weir, director of local architectural firm

Weir Architecture, tasked with transforming the building’s exterior into a contemporary hotel, while reinvigorating the building structure so it would better engage with the public.

“We have incorporated multi-faceted canopy forms to separate the lower floors of the tower and to provide interest at the lower levels,” Robert says.

“The two three-storey sections of the existing building either side of the tower have been treated with different façade materials, colour and textures to visually separate them from the tower, further enhanced with a contrasting minimalist glazed canopy design.”

The precast stairs and the base podium have recently been reinstalled, with the seal of approval from the Crowne Plaza of a completed mock-up room in the hotel, Shane says.

“To the guys from MC, this site always screamed ‘hotel’, with a location overlooking Victoria Square and the potential for the Convention Centre, we hope will still happen. It also had the advantage of ceiling heights over three metres. This gave us enough head height to run the necessary services to convert this into a hotel.

“We had the construction experience to recognise the building was still in good shape. We worked heavily

with engineers to ensure we were comfortable that we could get it back to the standard required, which we’re pleased to say has been achieved.”

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DRAMATIC LANDSCAPE INSPIRES WINNING DESIGNS The rugged coastline and dramatic landscapes of Banks Peninsula provided the ideal inspiration for three award-winning designs at the Canterbury Architecture Awards.

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atterson Associates, the architectural firm headed by renowned architect Andrew Patterson who designed Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, created the three properties for Annandale, a historic working coastal farm located in Pigeon Bay. Annandale has been a working farm since 1843. Set in rural isolation on 4000 acres of coastal pasture, it features spectacular views across the Pacific Ocean towards the Kaikoura Ranges, as well as into Pigeon Bay itself.

“When designing in beautiful natural environments like these, it helps to take the positive view that human beings, and our buildings, are a natural part of the planet. Like the rocks and the trees, we are children of mother

earth, but with that relationship comes responsibility and respect,” says Andrew.

Housing awards were given for two of the designs, Seascape and Scrubby Bay House, both of which are luxury accommodation accessed by helicopter or by a 40-minute drive in a 4WD vehicle across cliff-top farm tracks. A third project, called Olive Grove, received a Small Project Architecture Award.

A remote beachside cottage, Seascape is set into an exposed rocky escarpment in a tiny cove. The cottage is designed as a honeymoon retreat for paying guests and consists of three rooms – a lobby, a living/sleeping room and a bathroom.

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geometry to respond to two views – a three quarter outlook along the face of the cove and a far view aligning with a double rock arch called ‘The Comb.’ The Comb’s form has changed over the years, collapsing into a simple rock spire during the February 2011 earthquakes.

The retreat is constructed largely from rock quarried near the site, with an earth turfed roof and concrete floors poured in situ. The structure is integrated into the escarpment above to protect occupants from falling debris, and lined with marocarpa timber. This lining then forms integrated joinery, wall and ceiling panels. Double glazed low e-glass, in steel and shatter-proof mullions, utilise earthquake-resistant sliding heads.

Special attention has been paid to a sustainable approach, both in its construction and with on-site water harvesting and wastewater treatment.

Seascape also incorporated a sub-

“For me, the ecology of a space, which is measurable, and the poetics of that space, which are harder to define, are essentially the same. It’s a real privilege to work in places like this.”

and a north-facing terrace overlooking a swimming pool and tennis court.

Named for the existing olive grove which surrounds the building, it is located on a gentle west-facing slope overlooking the Annandale Homestead and Pigeon Bay. All three of the designs at Annandale are wonderful representations of Pattersons’ work, aligning stunning and functional design with the natural beauty of the New Zealand landscape.

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Scrubby Bay Photo by Stephen Goodenough

project of extensive reforestation and re-vegetation.

“For me, the ecology of a space, which is measurable, and the poetics of that space, which are harder to define, are essentially the same,” says Andrew.

“It’s a real privilege to work in places like this.”

The second house is set in the centre of Scrubby Bay, a large symmetrical north-facing beach surrounded by rugged farm land. The robust structure accommodates up to 14 guests, with its dimensions difficult to appreciate against its surroundings.

The house is a vernacular verandahed form which belies its massive scale – the apex height is at 5.5 metres

and its knee at 3.4m. It has a fully macrocarpa interior, with traditional detailing juxtaposed against black steel fittings. At the centre of the house is a stone fireplace, constructed from rock quarried from the station, with the majority of fittings, door hardware, furniture, lighting, oak grills and handles custom-designed for the house. During storms, and when unoccupied, the entire building can be closed up with storm shutters.

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by Pattersons on the Annandale farm is the Olive Grove. Here, a two-way spanning, cantilevered timber roof forms the structure, which contains a multi-purpose room, changing rooms

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FEATURE -Hillview Construction – Sherborne Street Apartments

HIGH-SPEC APARTMENTS HELP SHAPE DYNAMIC URBAN SPACES The residential market – which once took a back seat to Christchurch’s richly developing commercial landscape – is playing an increasing role in shaping the dynamic new city taking form around us.

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nd, while the competitive marketplace can have a tendency to see quality and workmanship fall by the wayside, the developers behind the striking new build at 132 Sherborne Street have not let this deter them from creating exactly what they wanted in an apartment complex, formulating a team that would ensure

complex hillside builds that make up the bulk of Hillview Construction’s workload, but it was the high-spec nature of the innovative new build that attracted the local firm to the development.

“We’re extremely pleased with the finished product,” Hillview Construction director Shaun Campbell says.

“The developers have gone to the cost of doing things properly and, as a result, have achieved a high level of finishing that you don’t often see. quality remained at the forefront.

The resulting set of six timber-clad units may bear little semblance to the

“The developers, Peter Greene and Pete Summers from Penko Properties, have gone to the cost of doing things

properly and, as a result, have achieved a high level of finishing that you don’t often see.

“There are stone bench tops, glass balustrades, oak stars and exposed aggregate driveways –features developers traditionally cut because they’re simply too expensive.”

The six two- and three-bedroom units replace two standalone houses which originally sat on the 1050-square-metre parcel of central city land. Building consent was lodged in April 2015 and construction began in September before completion in May 2016.

Acoustic fire rated boundary walls separate each of the six apartments, which are of lightweight construction on a rib raft foundation, with sustainable retention of stormwater on-site.

The $3.5m Peter Dunbar Architecturedesigned apartments feature horizontal rusticated cedar and Titan Panel cladding. “Peter Dunbar Architects do a lot of great design work, and these apartments are a great example of their design expertise.”

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Engaged upon recommendation of both the architect and engineer, Hillview Construction is – as its name suggests – a specialist in complex architecturally designed new builds on the hillsides surrounding the city after being established in 2008.

“At the end of the day, our guys get to build something that not everybody can do, and as a result they get an immense amount of satisfaction from these jobs.”

“We’re not a large company with a lot of overheads. We’re a smaller firm that works directly for the client, we limit our overheads and costings and we communicate with the client to find ways to save them money on their builds.”

The tight-knit team of eight run three to four projects at any given time, with a main focus on residential.

“The best part of the job is meeting different clients, seeing the results of the finished product and seeing them enjoying their new homes. There’s nothing better.”

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