2020
Dunedin
PROJECT
University of Otago - School of Music, Theatre & Performing Arts
CLIENT
University of Otago
Our team gets results:
Tess Browne – Project Director
school of music, theatre & performing arts
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
This exciting project for the School of Music, Theatre and Performing Arts encompasses a new build and refurbishment of existing buildings to create specialist performing, recording and teaching spaces. The development includes a new two-level recording studio building, while also refurbishing the nearby University of Otago College of Education’s music suite, teaching wing, tower block, and part of the education resource centre.
State-of-the-art recording studios are complemented by flexible teaching spaces and communal areas for students to showcase their work. The key quality driver for the project is acoustic performance, the studio spaces include a floating acoustic floor slab and specially designed acoustic wall linings and services penetrations.
Our role included construction management, programme, stakeholder management and making sure all the project milestones hit just the right note.
We already have a strong tradition in music and performing arts, and this development will allow our students to learn in world-class facilities.
tony ballantyne, division of humanities pro-vice chancellor
2019
Dunedin
PROJECT
University of Otago Science Precinct Redevelopment – Trace Metal Free Laboratory
CLIENT
University of Otago
Our team gets results:
Tess Browne – Project Director
Andrew Lapsley – Project Manager
trace metal free lab
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
The new trace metal free laboratory in the University of Otago’s science precinct redevelopment supports globally cutting-edge research in multiple fields. These class 5 clean rooms provide an environment where incredibly accurate measurements can be taken down to parts per trillion in materials without outside factors affecting the results. The unique facility, which filters air to the equivalent of 100,000 times cleaner than the outside atmosphere, is the latest addition to the University’s Mellor Laboratory.
The lab is an important asset in strengthening Otago’s reputation in trace metal research. The main focus is on sea water and soil composition – which includes research into global warming – but the University also uses the lab for other purposes, including health research. The facility has been designed to be 100% metal free, with any potential metal fully encapsulated.
This was a complex project, involving one-off manufacturing for construction items, high consultation with special laboratory suppliers and coordinating a project which was delivered in a live campus environment.
Current
Christchurch
PROJECT
Science North Building
CLIENT
Lincoln University
Our team gets results:
David Hopkins - Project Director
Sean Donohoe - Project Manager
Lauren Douglas - Assistant Project Manager
lincoln university
Science North
Lincoln University has always been a chief driver of innovation in the land-based sector, and the new Science North facility will position Lincoln to take an even more prominent role in developing solutions for the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Science North is a 9,450m2 facility over three levels providing teaching and workspaces, meeting rooms and collaboration spaces. The research laboratories will house; physical containment facilities, molecular, microscopy and microbiology, invertebrate microbiology, insect pathology, field ecology and soil chemistry and research workshops, temperature control rooms and a fungal light bank room.
A strong focus has been placed on aligning the design with the sustainability goals of Lincoln University. The inclusion of PV panels to the north facing and east facing façades, in addition to the roof PV panels, will reduce solar glare and increasing comfort for building occupants. The ground source heat pump provides a sustainable heating and cooling solution. The building will utilise a rainwater recycling system. The overall result of these and other items being incorporated in the design will see a reduction in Whole of Life costs and a reduced carbon footprint for the Science North Building over its lifetime.
2020
Palmerston North
PROJECT
Te Ohu Rangahau Kai - Food Science Facility
CLIENT
AgResearch and Massey University
Our team gets results:
Andrew McCalman - Project Director
Danny McIlwee – Assistant Project Manager
te ohu rangahau kai - FOOD SCIENCE FACILITY
This new joint food science facility on Massey’s Manawatu campus has brought together world-class talent under one roof, accelerating innovation, with scientists and researchers from AgResearch, Massey University and the Riddet Institute focusing on the future of New Zealand’s food exports and our reputation for quality and innovation.
Te Ohu Rangahau Kai translates as a ‘co-operative community of food researchers’. The facility encompasses 1,800m2 of laboratories and 900m2 of meat and diary pilot plants, supported by modern working spaces, meeting rooms and shared collaboration areas. Te Ohu Rangahau Kai is New Zealand’s largest agri-food innovation centre, leading research excellence across the agriculture sector from farm to consumer.
It was important for our team to understand the requirements of each user group to bring their needs together into a single collaborative science community which would enhance outputs and shared learnings.
This new joint facility concept will accelerate innovation by having world-class talent working together under one roof.
Dr Tom Richardson, AgResearch Chief Executive
2018
Christchurch
PROJECT
Manawa Research and Education Hub
CLIENT
Christchurch District Health Board
Ara Institute of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
Our team gets results:
Stephen Threadgall - Project Director
Manawa Hub
Manawa, a state-of-the-art health research and education facility, is a collaboration between Christchurch’s health and tertiary education sectors. Manawa brings together the Canterbury District Health Board, Ara Institute of Canterbury and the University of Canterbury.
At the heart of the Te Papa Hauora/Health Precinct, Manawa houses health education, professional development and research activities for over 1800 Ara nursing, midwifery and medical imaging students, as well as CDHB education and development staff.
A simulation floor contains a mock operating theatre, ward, imaging, ICU/PACU clinical simulation and teaching areas, enabling simulations in real-world healthcare environments.
The Building Intelligence Group went the extra mile to provide value throughout. It was evident they took pride in their service, leading to a highly successful project.
Colin King – Manager – Project Management Office, Ara Institute of Canterbury
2012
Wellington
PROJECT
WelTec School of Hospitality /
Le Cordon Bleu NZ Institute
CLIENT
WelTec / Le Cordon Bleu NZ Institute
Our team gets results:
Mel Briasco - Project Director
Jeremy Wilson - Senior Project Manager
WelTec School of Hospitality / LE cordon
Bleu NZ Institute
WelTec’s School of Hospitality joined forces with the internationally renowned Le Cordon Bleu NZ Institute to create a purpose built state-of-the-art tertiary campus in the heart of Wellington.
As a culinary challenge of the highest degree, the ingredients needed to be precise. The Building Intelligence Group managed the design and construction of the facilities for both of the schools. The vast facility includes six training kitchens, a 96 seat demonstration lecture theatre, four classrooms, a bar training facility and latte lab, and a training restaurant.
These facilities are seamlessly integrated and shared between the schools, with each offering its own unique and highly sought-after programmes.
The School of Hospitality needed to reflect something very special, and the project team has added significant value over the journey to get it absolutely right.
Michael Hesp, Former Director of Special Projects for WelTec
