05 - Gold

This Wiltshire Street Offices won a Gold at the New Zealand Commercial Property Awards. A selection of the jury citation is below.

 

Nestled in the heart of Arrowtown, this striking office complex seamlessly blends modern functionality with the town’s historic charm. Situated on a challenging 743-square-metre, long and narrow site that had never been built on, the project successfully navigates the balance between residential and commercial district requirements while respecting Arrowtown’s architectural heritage. Navigating significant challenges, including a two-year resource consent process and strict planning setbacks, ..... Innovative solutions included cantilevering part of the building to protect a heritage tree’s root zone and using a 200mm stone veneer to emulate traditional solid stone construction. Sustainability features, such as high-performance insulation, locally sourced materials, and facilities encouraging cycling, make this project a standout example of heritage-conscious and environmentally responsible design.