Value Awards 2022

All projects will automatically be eligible for one of these awards based on their total project value.

  • Commercial Project Under $1 million
  • Commercial Project $1 – $3 million
  • Commercial Project $3 – $10 million
  • Commercial Project $10 – $25 million
  • Commercial Project Over $25 million
H T M L Code
Value under $1 million

Project: Sunyata Yoga Retreat

Entrant

Contemporary Homes 2010 Ltd

Project Partners

Aaron Walton Architecture+Design Limited (Architect/Designer), Contemporary homes 2010 Ltd (Construction Company), MY Consulting Engineers (Engineer)

Owned By

Contemporary Homes 2010 Ltd

Sunyata, is a Buddhist philosophy that in the English language means emptiness, openness, and the path to liberation. It is this philosophy that is at the heart of the Sunyata Yoga Retreat project. The brief was to design and construct a building encapsulating the energy appropriate for mediation, wellness, and self-exploration. The design was created to focus energy into the right areas, which was enabled via the centering of the building design. This required the building to be precisely located within the surrounding geology and avoid interfering with the natural surroundings. One of a number of challenges was the location of the building which was situated over a tomo (sinkhole) that had been previously filled with organic material and required remediation before construction could start. This resulted in onsite remediation work prior to construction.

Judges comments

Sunyata means emptiness and openness. This retreat has been designed and built to fulfill the owners brief to build a place of unique energy for meditation, wellness, and self-exploration. Adding complexity to the relatively small project location was the surrounding limestone rock, native trees and the tomo sinkhole directly underneath. These were all overcome, and the resulting facility with its octagonal plan has been carefully crafted to focus the energy within. This retreat maintains lovely balance between the timber floors, walls, and exposed rafter ceilings. The view looks out to the private gardens and the Golden Bay landscape beyond – creating a warm and private escape from city life.

 
H T M L Code
Value $1 - 3 million

Project: Kristin School - Tūrama

Entrant

N Cole Construction

Project Partners

Collingridge and Smith Architects Ltd. (Architect/Designer), Kwanto (Client Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor), Markplan Consulting Limited (Engineer), N Cole Construction (Construction Company)

Owned By

Kristin School Charitable Trust

Turama, meaning ‘enlightenment’ or ‘to illuminate’, is a beautiful multipurpose indoor sports facility designed for Kristin School. The brief from the client was simple, design a sports hall that is not a sports hall. To do this the N Cole Construction team built a beautiful lightbox made from lightweight materials that would let in natural daylight, stop wind, rain, and condensation, and absorb noise using acoustic lining. The structure is designed to withstand water both inside and out – it is waterproof, not watertight, and therefore does not have the cost of a sports hall but has all the functionality of one. The biggest challenge was the fibreglass cladding used to encapsulate the building, as this required flashing details and bespoke bi-fold doors. The bi-fold doors, manufactured in Australia, were the first of their kind to be used in New Zealand.

Judges comments

This beautiful 2,000 square-meter indoor sports facility has been created on a shoestring budget. This was achieved by pairing back the build to the absolute minimum, while still ensuring a strong aesthetic. The collaborative team approach meant that the school, contractors, subcontractors, and the architect all had input to ensure a refined and minimal design. As with most projects that look simple, a huge amount of thinking and collaboration was the key to success. The structure is designed to withstand water both inside and out without being watertight, and therefore does not have the normal cost of a sports hall but still retains much of the functionality of one. Internally the design offers an unhindered space and can be used for multiple indoor sports.

 
H T M L Code
Value $3 - 10 million

Project: Murney Main

Entrant

RM Designs

Project Partners

Architectural Roofing Company (Roofer), Bradford Building Limited (Construction Company), CBA Tiling (Tiler), RM Designs (Architect/Designer), TM Consultants LTD (Engineer)

Owned By

Murney Trust

Murney Main is an important community project for Canterbury, supported by third generation residents of Canterbury, and manufacturing pioneers, the Murney Family. With the planned revitalisation of the Ashburton CBD, the family selected the site as a gateway to the CBD, and to ensure it could provide both private and public spaces to create a regional landmark for the community. It has been described by local media as a functioning work of structural art, complete with flagpole celebrating regional events, a backlit mural representing native birds on the mid-Canterbury plains and the family insignia. The building combines contemporary architecture with heritage materials of copper and timber detailing. A standout feature of the building is cantilevered balcony to the north and west façade.

Judges comments

The Murney Family Trust aimed to revitalise the Ashburton Commercial district by developing a significant corner of the CBD. This four-storey building exudes quality, with copper cladding enveloping the well-proportioned building form. This is complimented by black oxide concrete panels showcasing the quality of one of Ashburton’s finest exports. Refined detailing continues throughout the interior of the tenancies with special attention to the owners' offices and roof terraces overlooking the Canterbury plains Team relationships were built on trust and the sharing of solid values, leaving the team proud of their overall achievement. There is little doubt this building will provide a long-lasting legacy of their collaboration and become an exemplar for future development in the town.

 
H T M L Code
Value $10 - 25 million

Project: Ravenscar House

Entrant

HRS Construction

Project Partners

eCubed (Engineer), Patterson (Architect/Designer), Structure Design (Engineer), Tripro (Project Manager)

The Wakefield family owned an architectural grand residence, Ravenscar House, that was open to the public on occasion to exhibit a large art collection. It was intended that once the house was no longer required for residential use, it would be made available to the public as a cultural facility for the display of the art collection and the use of the library. This cultural facility was to be modeled on the concept of a 'house museum'. Sadly, Ravenscar House was irreparably damaged in the February 2011 earthquake. Following the demolition of the original residence, the Trust sought to relocate the art collection to a new grand residence in Christchurch’s cultural precinct. The new, purpose-built, house museum is therefore in some ways a paradox as it incorporates key designs from the original Ravenscar House into the new build, such as four main chambers designed in the same dimensions as the original principal rooms. These rooms are set around a central courtyard with views to the garden which in turn is a reinterpretation of planting from the original home. It is built from pre-cast concrete made from crushed bricks from the original home, as well as rubble from other cherished buildings in the city – material otherwise destined for landfill.

Judges comments

This was an extremely challenging project that has been delivered to an exceptional standard. An excellent collaborative environment was maintained while facing numerous significant challenges. This teamwork has resulted in a stunning and impressive building with remarkable exterior and interior finishing. This facility provides the owners an opportunity to display their extensive fine art collection in purpose-built rooms crafted to a consistent level of perfection, and completely fit for purpose.

 
H T M L Code
Value over $25 million

Project: QT Hotel, Auckland

Entrant

Dominion Constructors & Russell Property Group

Project Partners

Dominion Constructors (Construction Company), Jasmax (Architect/Designer), Russell Property Group (Interior Design / FF&E/Project Management)

This project saw the conversion of a five-storey office block into a six-storey signature QT Hotel. With an oyster as the theme, the exterior is clean and unique. This uniqueness is carried through to the interior suites as each one is slightly different to the other. The external façades took on key enhancements whilst the interior was transformed into a welcoming, warm and totally unique 5-star quality, 150 room boutique hotel, signature restaurant, and new rooftop bar. The project was fast-tracked from purchase to completion within 20 months. Staged consents and innovative use of BIM from design through to facilities management were utilised to ensure efficiency. Seismic strengthening to Grade A, basement expansion, rooftop development, and energy efficiency enhancements were all made to the building. With a bespoke design and a designer trapped offshore due to the pandemic, the team faced many challenges but through good communication and teamwork were able to interpret and deliver the exact requirements of the brand.

Judges comments

QT Hotels are known for their luxurious yet quirky design, and this is the first one to open in Auckland. Dominion Constructors and Russell Property Group did an exquisite job of repurposing an existing Viaduct Basin office building with minimal changes to the exterior. The real charm of this hotel lies in its elegant high-quality interiors and stunning rooftop bar which creates a sense of place like no other in Auckland. It was always going to be challenging to convert an existing building into a new use with significantly higher servicing demands, however, forward-planning made for a much smoother process. A key aspect of this project’s success was engaging with all contractors to help get an understanding of challenges early in the process. This project also showed that significant commitment and vision for BIM at the design and construction phases, delivers benefits for facility management.