Designed to super-charge co-working and collaboration, Auckland’s Innovation Precinct extends into building number three, a six-storey purpose-built environment.
July 9th, 2019
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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