With all this buzz around ‘human focused’ design, architects and designers are having to think far more creatively around how to best integrate ‘responsiveness’ into workplaces – especially if your client is a rapid live news outlet. For New Zealand firm Warren and Mahoney, the design of Television New Zealand’s new Auckland headquarters was driven by their interest in the ‘power of people’ and the translation of their collective behaviours into the built form.
December 19th, 2017
Architect
Warren and Mahoney Architects
Photography
Patrick Reynolds
Project Manager
Beca
Builder
Fletcher Construction
Structural Engineer
Harrison & Grierson
Services Engineer
22 Degrees
Furniture
Vidak – Workstations
Cult, Unison, IMO, UFL, Fletcher Systems, Aspect – Furniture throughout generally
Lighting
Targetti – Lighting throughout
Finishes
Sage Joinery – Joinery throughout
The Tile People – External walls, floor tiling
Thermosash – Louvres and windows
Resene – Paint throughout
NZ Window Treatments – Blinds
Asona – Ceiling finish
Inzide – Flooring
Heritage Carpets – Flooring
Woods Glass – Glass throughout
Chant – Hardware
Autex – Acoustic paneling
Prime Panels – Laminates throughout, acoustic panelling
Cult – Rugs
Read more about the TVNZ Headquarters here.
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