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Apollo Projects
Apollo Projects (Construction Company/Project Manager), Architecture HDT (Architect/Designer), GHD (Engineer)
Gisborne District Council
The Kiwa Pools project included a 50-metre competition pool, leisure pool, learn-to-swim pool, and hydrotherapy pool. However its cultural significance and sustainable design is what makes it stand out. Renowned artist Sir Derek Lardelli guided the integration of Te Ao Maori principles into the design, ensuring that the facility not only serves as a place for swimming but also as a testament to the rich history of the Gisborne region. The design incorporates triangular shapes symbolic of waka sails and transparent views into the manawa (heart) of the facility. Overcoming significant challenges, including six major weather events and the disruption caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, the team delivered a state-of-the-art aquatic centre on budget and with minimal delay. The success of this project lies in its deep respect for cultural heritage, coupled with innovative architectural design and engineering, making Kiwa Pools not just a leisure facility but a cultural landmark for Gisborne.
The Kiwa Pools project is an impressive demonstration of collaboration and innovation in construction. Community engagement was a cornerstone of the project, focusing on integrating Te Ao Maori and the history of the local iwi into both the design and the project ethos. Meaningful engagement with iwi ensured the project reflected the community’s values and heritage. It also helped facilitate robust community relationships, which was crucial in solving challenges throughout the project. This included the flooding caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, which submerged the site and isolated Gisborne for several weeks during construction.
Holmes Construction NZ
Alliance Fire and Security (Engineer), Architecture HDT (Architect/Designer), EnGeo (Engineer), Holmes Construction (Construction Company), NME Group (Engineer), Rider Levett Bucknall (Quantity Surveyor), Silvester Clark (Engineer)
Gillies Group
The New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) Performance Institute includes exceptional new facilities, such as a FIFA and World Rugby approved indoor turf and a climate and altitude-controlled spin room. This large-scale training centre caters to high-performance athletes and professional teams, incorporating world-leading sports technology, such as specialist recovery pools and cryotherapy chambers, making it a pivotal development in the field of sports performance in New Zealand. The use of over 400 tonnes of fabricated structural steel exemplifies the project's innovative approach to reducing material use, without sacrificing structural integrity. The institute's design promotes universal accessibility, with ample circulation spaces and a focus on equitable access, including non-assigned team rooms to support mixed-gender team environments and inclusivity for disability sports.
The New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport enhances athlete performance and enlivens the Upper Hutt community. The previously vacant campus has been transformed into a world-class sports training and innovation facility. The new building includes accommodation, conference, and advanced training spaces, featuring leading-edge amenities like high-altitude simulations and an interactive screen. After over a decade of planning, design, and construction, this project is a benchmark for sustainable development. Sustainable initiatives included repurposing the original concrete structures instead of demolishing them and preserving significant embodied carbon, a strategy that had both commercial and environmental benefits.
Amalgamated Builders
Amalgamated Builders (Construction Company), Buchan (Architect/Designer), Cosgroves (Engineer), Holmes Consulting LP (Engineer), Lewis Bradford Consulting Engineers (Engineer), WTP NZ South Island Ltd (Quantity Surveyor)
Invercargill City Holdings LimitedODonnell Family
This project was an ambitious urban redevelopment project and was the first entire-block redevelopment in New Zealand, marking a significant transformation of Invercargill’s CBD. The harmonious integration of heritage and modernity is a standout feature. The project salvaged and incorporated archaeological artefacts and heritage facades, including the Southland Times building, into its design. Around 29,000 bricks from the demolition were reused, showcasing a commitment to sustainability. This redevelopment will bring about positive economic impacts, including significant job creation, and reinvigorate the area as a vibrant community hub, blending modern amenities with rich heritage. Amalgamated Builders' collaborative approach and effective management underscores the project's exemplary execution and community focus.
Breathing life back into the centre of Invercargill, this project came about through a Mayoral and Regional Forum. The forum’s original purpose was to address population retrenchment projections resulting in the coming together of diverse entities to develop an inspiring vision for the city centre. The project's success is a testament to all those who participated in the early visioning, including the public, and private financial supporters, and the team's skill in complex financial stakeholder and construction cost management.