Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct, from Warren and Mahoney

Designed to super-charge co-working and collaboration, Auckland’s Innovation Precinct extends into building number three, a six-storey purpose-built environment.

BY Andrew McDonald

July 9th, 2019

Tags: Asona, Aspect, Autex, beca, Boffa Miskell, Bradley, caroma, christopher boots, dorf, Fletcher Systems, Hawkins, Holmes Consulting, IMO, interface, KKDC, Mason Bros, Mott MacDonald, NZ Strong, PLN Group, Precision, Rivet, Schneider Electric, Simon James, Tim Webber, tork, Warren and Mahoney, Woods Glass

Architect: Warren and Mahoney Architects

Project Manager: BECA

Builder: NZ Strong (Mason Bros), Hawkins (Innovation SA)

Structural Engineer: Holmes Consulting

Services Engineer: Mott MacDonald

Landscape Designer: Boffa Miskell

Furniture

Mason Bros furniture throughout, Tim Webber, Fletcher Systems, Aspect, IMO, Simon James. Mason Bros kitchen fixtures, IMO.

Lighting

Mason Bros lighting throughout, Christopher Boots, Targetti, KKDC, PLN Group.

Finishes

‘Newmat’ ceiling, Asona. Blackened steel, Rivet. Quietspace, Autex. Carpeting, Interface. Doors, balustrades, partitioning, internal glass wall finishes, Woods Glass.

Fixed & Fitted

Mason Bros ‘Saturn’ wall switches, Schneider Electric. Innovation SA base build fittings, Caroma, Bradley, Dorf, Tork. Innovation SA Lockers, Precision.

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