Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalgamated Builders

Structex was engaged to design retail buildings for the adventure park village. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction. The village buildings are exceptional examples of what is possible with modern day timber construction; only one piece of structural steel was required in the café building pictured and encourage responsible construction practices with renewable resources.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalgamated Builders

Structex was engaged to design retail buildings for the adventure park village. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction. The village buildings are exceptional examples of what is possible with modern day timber construction; only one piece of structural steel was required in the café building pictured and encourage responsible construction practices with renewable resources.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalgamated Builders

Structex was engaged to design retail buildings for the adventure park village. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction. The village buildings are exceptional examples of what is possible with modern day timber construction; only one piece of structural steel was required in the café building pictured and encourage responsible construction practices with renewable resources.

Mataketake Range, South Westland

Completion: 2020

Architecture: Red Gheko Architecture

Construction: Led by Backcountry Trust NZ

An 8 bunk backcountry tramping hut perched high on the Mataketake Range tops, South Westland. This hut was built in memory of renowned NZ Conservationist Andy Dennis, and funded by his generous bequest.

Situated on the site to take advantage of the amazing views over tussock tops and out to the Tasman Sea, this provided a challenge for the structural design to sustain the extreme wind, earthquake and snow design loads while using conventional timber framed construction methods.

Mataketake Range, South Westland

Completion: 2020

Architecture: Red Gheko Architecture

Construction: Led by Backcountry Trust NZ

An 8 bunk backcountry tramping hut perched high on the Mataketake Range tops, South Westland. This hut was built in memory of renowned NZ Conservationist Andy Dennis, and funded by his generous bequest.

Situated on the site to take advantage of the amazing views over tussock tops and out to the Tasman Sea, this provided a challenge for the structural design to sustain the extreme wind, earthquake and snow design loads while using conventional timber framed construction methods.

Mataketake Range, South Westland

Completion: 2020

Architecture: Red Gheko Architecture

Construction: Led by Backcountry Trust NZ

An 8 bunk backcountry tramping hut perched high on the Mataketake Range tops, South Westland. This hut was built in memory of renowned NZ Conservationist Andy Dennis, and funded by his generous bequest.

Situated on the site to take advantage of the amazing views over tussock tops and out to the Tasman Sea, this provided a challenge for the structural design to sustain the extreme wind, earthquake and snow design loads while using conventional timber framed construction methods.

Mataketake Range, South Westland

Completion: 2020

Architecture: Red Gheko Architecture

Construction: Led by Backcountry Trust NZ

An 8 bunk backcountry tramping hut perched high on the Mataketake Range tops, South Westland. This hut was built in memory of renowned NZ Conservationist Andy Dennis, and funded by his generous bequest.

Situated on the site to take advantage of the amazing views over tussock tops and out to the Tasman Sea, this provided a challenge for the structural design to sustain the extreme wind, earthquake and snow design loads while using conventional timber framed construction methods.

Mataketake Range, South Westland

Completion: 2020

Architecture: Red Gheko Architecture

Construction: Led by Backcountry Trust NZ

An 8 bunk backcountry tramping hut perched high on the Mataketake Range tops, South Westland. This hut was built in memory of renowned NZ Conservationist Andy Dennis, and funded by his generous bequest.

Situated on the site to take advantage of the amazing views over tussock tops and out to the Tasman Sea, this provided a challenge for the structural design to sustain the extreme wind, earthquake and snow design loads while using conventional timber framed construction methods.

5 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Gary Mason Construction

Formerly the offices of the Lyttelton Harbour Board, this 140-year old building was badly damaged after the Canterbury earthquakes. Having lost a number of heritage buildings in Lyttelton, including the upper storey of this building, the owners, community and council were eager to retain the remaining brick façade. Structex led the way in developing a scheme to refurbish and strengthen the building as well as securing a grant for the owner to retain the heritage elements.

5 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Gary Mason Construction

Formerly the offices of the Lyttelton Harbour Board, this 140-year old building was badly damaged after the Canterbury earthquakes. Having lost a number of heritage buildings in Lyttelton, including the upper storey of this building, the owners, community and council were eager to retain the remaining brick façade. Structex led the way in developing a scheme to refurbish and strengthen the building as well as securing a grant for the owner to retain the heritage elements.

5 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Gary Mason Construction

Formerly the offices of the Lyttelton Harbour Board, this 140-year old building was badly damaged after the Canterbury earthquakes. Having lost a number of heritage buildings in Lyttelton, including the upper storey of this building, the owners, community and council were eager to retain the remaining brick façade. Structex led the way in developing a scheme to refurbish and strengthen the building as well as securing a grant for the owner to retain the heritage elements.

5 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Gary Mason Construction

Formerly the offices of the Lyttelton Harbour Board, this 140-year old building was badly damaged after the Canterbury earthquakes. Having lost a number of heritage buildings in Lyttelton, including the upper storey of this building, the owners, community and council were eager to retain the remaining brick façade. Structex led the way in developing a scheme to refurbish and strengthen the building as well as securing a grant for the owner to retain the heritage elements.

Rolleston Square Commercial Centre

Completion: 2019

Project Manager: One Four Limited

Architecture: Buchan Architects

Construction: Armitage Williams

The Rolleston Square commercial centre has been developed over a period of 15 years to provide retail and community services to Rolleston as the town and region have rapidly grown. It now incorporates occupants such as a regional health hub, national retailers, cafes and restaurants, gyms, and even the local MP’s office.

Structex was engaged from day 1 to provide structural and civil engineering services, and architectural detailing support. The structural design has in many areas been to Importance Level 4 for facilities required to be operational immediately post-disaster, and in fact the largest space which was occupied by The Warehouse was subject to a significant aftershock during the opening ceremony. Those stages constructed before the Canterbury earthquakes have remained open throughout the disaster with very little damage to repair and, as a consequence, have been readily re-insured with low excess. A key aspect of the design has also been to have a building envelope allowing flexibility of tenant fitout, and multiple tenancy changes have occurred during the life of the project with relative ease.

Sustainability and attention to design detail has been a core project objective, adding value for the owners and community. Examples of this approach in action include: A structural roof system providing a high level of insulation and eliminating the need for ceilings, a structural grid readily suited to retail space requirements, attention to the support of non-structural elements to limit damage in snow or seismic events, and paved stormwater drainage well filtered before discharge to the soils. We have even re-purposed some redundant concrete elements from the early stages to later buildings and landscape features.

Awards:

This project received a Silver Award in the Retail Category of the 2020 NZ Commercial Project Awards.

Rolleston Square Commercial Centre

Completion: 2019

Project Manager: One Four Limited

Architecture: Buchan Architects

Construction: Armitage Williams

The Rolleston Square commercial centre has been developed over a period of 15 years to provide retail and community services to Rolleston as the town and region have rapidly grown. It now incorporates occupants such as a regional health hub, national retailers, cafes and restaurants, gyms, and even the local MP’s office.

Structex was engaged from day 1 to provide structural and civil engineering services, and architectural detailing support. The structural design has in many areas been to Importance Level 4 for facilities required to be operational immediately post-disaster, and in fact the largest space which was occupied by The Warehouse was subject to a significant aftershock during the opening ceremony. Those stages constructed before the Canterbury earthquakes have remained open throughout the disaster with very little damage to repair and, as a consequence, have been readily re-insured with low excess. A key aspect of the design has also been to have a building envelope allowing flexibility of tenant fitout, and multiple tenancy changes have occurred during the life of the project with relative ease.

Sustainability and attention to design detail has been a core project objective, adding value for the owners and community. Examples of this approach in action include: A structural roof system providing a high level of insulation and eliminating the need for ceilings, a structural grid readily suited to retail space requirements, attention to the support of non-structural elements to limit damage in snow or seismic events, and paved stormwater drainage well filtered before discharge to the soils. We have even re-purposed some redundant concrete elements from the early stages to later buildings and landscape features.

Awards:

This project received a Silver Award in the Retail Category of the 2020 NZ Commercial Project Awards.

Rolleston Square Commercial Centre

Completion: 2019

Project Manager: One Four Limited

Architecture: Buchan Architects

Construction: Armitage Williams

The Rolleston Square commercial centre has been developed over a period of 15 years to provide retail and community services to Rolleston as the town and region have rapidly grown. It now incorporates occupants such as a regional health hub, national retailers, cafes and restaurants, gyms, and even the local MP’s office.

Structex was engaged from day 1 to provide structural and civil engineering services, and architectural detailing support. The structural design has in many areas been to Importance Level 4 for facilities required to be operational immediately post-disaster, and in fact the largest space which was occupied by The Warehouse was subject to a significant aftershock during the opening ceremony. Those stages constructed before the Canterbury earthquakes have remained open throughout the disaster with very little damage to repair and, as a consequence, have been readily re-insured with low excess. A key aspect of the design has also been to have a building envelope allowing flexibility of tenant fitout, and multiple tenancy changes have occurred during the life of the project with relative ease.

Sustainability and attention to design detail has been a core project objective, adding value for the owners and community. Examples of this approach in action include: A structural roof system providing a high level of insulation and eliminating the need for ceilings, a structural grid readily suited to retail space requirements, attention to the support of non-structural elements to limit damage in snow or seismic events, and paved stormwater drainage well filtered before discharge to the soils. We have even re-purposed some redundant concrete elements from the early stages to later buildings and landscape features.

Awards:

This project received a Silver Award in the Retail Category of the 2020 NZ Commercial Project Awards.

Rolleston Square Commercial Centre

Completion: 2019

Project Manager: One Four Limited

Architecture: Buchan Architects

Construction: Armitage Williams

The Rolleston Square commercial centre has been developed over a period of 15 years to provide retail and community services to Rolleston as the town and region have rapidly grown. It now incorporates occupants such as a regional health hub, national retailers, cafes and restaurants, gyms, and even the local MP’s office.

Structex was engaged from day 1 to provide structural and civil engineering services, and architectural detailing support. The structural design has in many areas been to Importance Level 4 for facilities required to be operational immediately post-disaster, and in fact the largest space which was occupied by The Warehouse was subject to a significant aftershock during the opening ceremony. Those stages constructed before the Canterbury earthquakes have remained open throughout the disaster with very little damage to repair and, as a consequence, have been readily re-insured with low excess. A key aspect of the design has also been to have a building envelope allowing flexibility of tenant fitout, and multiple tenancy changes have occurred during the life of the project with relative ease.

Sustainability and attention to design detail has been a core project objective, adding value for the owners and community. Examples of this approach in action include: A structural roof system providing a high level of insulation and eliminating the need for ceilings, a structural grid readily suited to retail space requirements, attention to the support of non-structural elements to limit damage in snow or seismic events, and paved stormwater drainage well filtered before discharge to the soils. We have even re-purposed some redundant concrete elements from the early stages to later buildings and landscape features.

Awards:

This project received a Silver Award in the Retail Category of the 2020 NZ Commercial Project Awards.

Rolleston Square Commercial Centre

Completion: 2019

Project Manager: One Four Limited

Architecture: Buchan Architects

Construction: Armitage Williams

The Rolleston Square commercial centre has been developed over a period of 15 years to provide retail and community services to Rolleston as the town and region have rapidly grown. It now incorporates occupants such as a regional health hub, national retailers, cafes and restaurants, gyms, and even the local MP’s office.

Structex was engaged from day 1 to provide structural and civil engineering services, and architectural detailing support. The structural design has in many areas been to Importance Level 4 for facilities required to be operational immediately post-disaster, and in fact the largest space which was occupied by The Warehouse was subject to a significant aftershock during the opening ceremony. Those stages constructed before the Canterbury earthquakes have remained open throughout the disaster with very little damage to repair and, as a consequence, have been readily re-insured with low excess. A key aspect of the design has also been to have a building envelope allowing flexibility of tenant fitout, and multiple tenancy changes have occurred during the life of the project with relative ease.

Sustainability and attention to design detail has been a core project objective, adding value for the owners and community. Examples of this approach in action include: A structural roof system providing a high level of insulation and eliminating the need for ceilings, a structural grid readily suited to retail space requirements, attention to the support of non-structural elements to limit damage in snow or seismic events, and paved stormwater drainage well filtered before discharge to the soils. We have even re-purposed some redundant concrete elements from the early stages to later buildings and landscape features.

Awards:

This project received a Silver Award in the Retail Category of the 2020 NZ Commercial Project Awards.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalgamated Builders

As a part of the overall project engagement Structex designed four ziplines that weave down the valley towards it the park village. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalgamated Builders

As a part of the overall project engagement Structex designed four ziplines that weave down the valley towards it the park village. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalgamated Builders

As a part of the overall project engagement Structex designed four ziplines that weave down the valley towards it the park village. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalgamated Builders

As a part of the overall project engagement Structex designed four ziplines that weave down the valley towards it the park village. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalgamated Builders

As a part of the overall project engagement Structex designed four ziplines that weave down the valley towards it the park village. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction.

Henderson Creek, SH16 Auckland

Completion: 2014

Contractor: Fulton Hogan

Fulton Hogan engaged Structex to support with design of the temporary works involved in the deconstruction of two cast in-situ reinforced concrete bridges crossing Henderson Creek on State Highway 16. Structural steel launching trusses were re-purposed from a previous construction of a new bridge, to lift and remove substantial concrete bridge beams. Verification of these trusses involved a considered safety in design approach, a large array of support conditions and load cases, specification of counter-weights to back-launch the truss cantilevered over water, design of support frames and connections and detailed methodology plans illustrating the sequence of work.

Henderson Creek, SH16 Auckland

Completion: 2014

Contractor: Fulton Hogan

Fulton Hogan engaged Structex to support with design of the temporary works involved in the deconstruction of two cast in-situ reinforced concrete bridges crossing Henderson Creek on State Highway 16. Structural steel launching trusses were re-purposed from a previous construction of a new bridge, to lift and remove substantial concrete bridge beams. Verification of these trusses involved a considered safety in design approach, a large array of support conditions and load cases, specification of counter-weights to back-launch the truss cantilevered over water, design of support frames and connections and detailed methodology plans illustrating the sequence of work.

Henderson Creek, SH16 Auckland

Completion: 2014

Contractor: Fulton Hogan

Fulton Hogan engaged Structex to support with design of the temporary works involved in the deconstruction of two cast in-situ reinforced concrete bridges crossing Henderson Creek on State Highway 16. Structural steel launching trusses were re-purposed from a previous construction of a new bridge, to lift and remove substantial concrete bridge beams. Verification of these trusses involved a considered safety in design approach, a large array of support conditions and load cases, specification of counter-weights to back-launch the truss cantilevered over water, design of support frames and connections and detailed methodology plans illustrating the sequence of work.

Henderson Creek, SH16 Auckland

Completion: 2014

Contractor: Fulton Hogan

Fulton Hogan engaged Structex to support with design of the temporary works involved in the deconstruction of two cast in-situ reinforced concrete bridges crossing Henderson Creek on State Highway 16. Structural steel launching trusses were re-purposed from a previous construction of a new bridge, to lift and remove substantial concrete bridge beams. Verification of these trusses involved a considered safety in design approach, a large array of support conditions and load cases, specification of counter-weights to back-launch the truss cantilevered over water, design of support frames and connections and detailed methodology plans illustrating the sequence of work.

Henderson Creek, SH16 Auckland

Completion: 2014

Contractor: Fulton Hogan

Fulton Hogan engaged Structex to support with design of the temporary works involved in the deconstruction of two cast in-situ reinforced concrete bridges crossing Henderson Creek on State Highway 16. Structural steel launching trusses were re-purposed from a previous construction of a new bridge, to lift and remove substantial concrete bridge beams. Verification of these trusses involved a considered safety in design approach, a large array of support conditions and load cases, specification of counter-weights to back-launch the truss cantilevered over water, design of support frames and connections and detailed methodology plans illustrating the sequence of work.

Lilybank Road, Tekapo

Completion: 2019

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Wilson Building

A new house sited on the east side of Lake Tekapo. As the house site is subjected to extremely high wind and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the roof support and bracing elements. The house was constructed in Timaru in three sections and transported to site where it was connected to the new foundations. This enabled higher quality assurance and fewer site delays, and also keeping inspection costs down as our local Timaru office were able to do the main inspections in Timaru. In-situ linking corridors were built on site to connect the three sections. The structure is predominantly timber framed, with steel portals and roof purlins over the living area to create a high arched ceiling.

Awards:

This property was a 2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner at the New Zealand Institute of Architects awards:

https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/9586

Lilybank Road, Tekapo

Completion: 2019

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Wilson Building

A new house sited on the east side of Lake Tekapo. As the house site is subjected to extremely high wind and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the roof support and bracing elements. The house was constructed in Timaru in three sections and transported to site where it was connected to the new foundations. This enabled higher quality assurance and fewer site delays, and also keeping inspection costs down as our local Timaru office were able to do the main inspections in Timaru. In-situ linking corridors were built on site to connect the three sections. The structure is predominantly timber framed, with steel portals and roof purlins over the living area to create a high arched ceiling.

Awards:

This property was a 2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner at the New Zealand Institute of Architects awards:

https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/9586

Lilybank Road, Tekapo

Completion: 2019

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Wilson Building

A new house sited on the east side of Lake Tekapo. As the house site is subjected to extremely high wind and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the roof support and bracing elements. The house was constructed in Timaru in three sections and transported to site where it was connected to the new foundations. This enabled higher quality assurance and fewer site delays, and also keeping inspection costs down as our local Timaru office were able to do the main inspections in Timaru. In-situ linking corridors were built on site to connect the three sections. The structure is predominantly timber framed, with steel portals and roof purlins over the living area to create a high arched ceiling.

Awards:

This property was a 2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner at the New Zealand Institute of Architects awards:

https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/9586

Lilybank Road, Tekapo

Completion: 2019

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Wilson Building

A new house sited on the east side of Lake Tekapo. As the house site is subjected to extremely high wind and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the roof support and bracing elements. The house was constructed in Timaru in three sections and transported to site where it was connected to the new foundations. This enabled higher quality assurance and fewer site delays, and also keeping inspection costs down as our local Timaru office were able to do the main inspections in Timaru. In-situ linking corridors were built on site to connect the three sections. The structure is predominantly timber framed, with steel portals and roof purlins over the living area to create a high arched ceiling.

Awards:

This property was a 2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner at the New Zealand Institute of Architects awards:

https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/9586

Lilybank Road, Tekapo

Completion: 2019

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Wilson Building

A new house sited on the east side of Lake Tekapo. As the house site is subjected to extremely high wind and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the roof support and bracing elements. The house was constructed in Timaru in three sections and transported to site where it was connected to the new foundations. This enabled higher quality assurance and fewer site delays, and also keeping inspection costs down as our local Timaru office were able to do the main inspections in Timaru. In-situ linking corridors were built on site to connect the three sections. The structure is predominantly timber framed, with steel portals and roof purlins over the living area to create a high arched ceiling.

Awards:

This property was a 2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner at the New Zealand Institute of Architects awards:

https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/9586

Lilybank Road, Tekapo

Completion: 2019

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Wilson Building

A new house sited on the east side of Lake Tekapo. As the house site is subjected to extremely high wind and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the roof support and bracing elements. The house was constructed in Timaru in three sections and transported to site where it was connected to the new foundations. This enabled higher quality assurance and fewer site delays, and also keeping inspection costs down as our local Timaru office were able to do the main inspections in Timaru. In-situ linking corridors were built on site to connect the three sections. The structure is predominantly timber framed, with steel portals and roof purlins over the living area to create a high arched ceiling.

Awards:

This property was a 2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner at the New Zealand Institute of Architects awards:

https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/9586

Lilybank Road, Tekapo

Completion: 2019

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Wilson Building

A new house sited on the east side of Lake Tekapo. As the house site is subjected to extremely high wind and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the roof support and bracing elements. The house was constructed in Timaru in three sections and transported to site where it was connected to the new foundations. This enabled higher quality assurance and fewer site delays, and also keeping inspection costs down as our local Timaru office were able to do the main inspections in Timaru. In-situ linking corridors were built on site to connect the three sections. The structure is predominantly timber framed, with steel portals and roof purlins over the living area to create a high arched ceiling.

Awards:

This property was a 2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner at the New Zealand Institute of Architects awards:

https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/9586

Lilybank Road, Tekapo

Completion: 2019

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Wilson Building

A new house sited on the east side of Lake Tekapo. As the house site is subjected to extremely high wind and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the roof support and bracing elements. The house was constructed in Timaru in three sections and transported to site where it was connected to the new foundations. This enabled higher quality assurance and fewer site delays, and also keeping inspection costs down as our local Timaru office were able to do the main inspections in Timaru. In-situ linking corridors were built on site to connect the three sections. The structure is predominantly timber framed, with steel portals and roof purlins over the living area to create a high arched ceiling.

Awards:

This property was a 2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner at the New Zealand Institute of Architects awards:

https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/9586

Lilybank Road, Tekapo

Completion: 2019

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Wilson Building

A new house sited on the east side of Lake Tekapo. As the house site is subjected to extremely high wind and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the roof support and bracing elements. The house was constructed in Timaru in three sections and transported to site where it was connected to the new foundations. This enabled higher quality assurance and fewer site delays, and also keeping inspection costs down as our local Timaru office were able to do the main inspections in Timaru. In-situ linking corridors were built on site to connect the three sections. The structure is predominantly timber framed, with steel portals and roof purlins over the living area to create a high arched ceiling.

Awards:

This property was a 2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner at the New Zealand Institute of Architects awards:

https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/9586

Lilybank Road, Tekapo

Completion: 2019

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Wilson Building

A new house sited on the east side of Lake Tekapo. As the house site is subjected to extremely high wind and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the roof support and bracing elements. The house was constructed in Timaru in three sections and transported to site where it was connected to the new foundations. This enabled higher quality assurance and fewer site delays, and also keeping inspection costs down as our local Timaru office were able to do the main inspections in Timaru. In-situ linking corridors were built on site to connect the three sections. The structure is predominantly timber framed, with steel portals and roof purlins over the living area to create a high arched ceiling.

Awards:

This property was a 2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner at the New Zealand Institute of Architects awards:

https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/9586

Avenger Crescent, Wigram, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Construction: Armitage Williams

Structex provided architectural, structural and siteworks design for new warehouse buildings (total floor area of 2200m2 and 3 office spaces totalling 300m2). Structex also provided fitout design services once the buildings were tenanted.

Avenger Crescent, Wigram, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Construction: Armitage Williams

Structex provided architectural, structural and siteworks design for new warehouse buildings (total floor area of 2200m2 and 3 office spaces totalling 300m2). Structex also provided fitout design services once the buildings were tenanted.

Avenger Crescent, Wigram, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Construction: Armitage Williams

Structex provided architectural, structural and siteworks design for new warehouse buildings (total floor area of 2200m2 and 3 office spaces totalling 300m2). Structex also provided fitout design services once the buildings were tenanted.

Majestic Church on Durham

Completion: 2020

Project Manager: Joseph and Associates

Architecture: Sheppard and Rout

Contractor: Calder Stewart Construction

Structex provided structural assessment, strengthening, and design as part of retrofit of an industrial building complex into a church facility for the Majestic Church.  We also provided temporary works design and seismic restraint of stage equipment. The church facilities consist of the main auditorium with a seated capacity of over 300 people, green room areas behind stage, a youth space/gym area, kitchen space, outdoor green space, and a connecting foyer and corridors. The site covers an area of approximately 3,200m² including carparking.

Buildings were strengthened to 100% of current code loadings. Work to the main auditorium included a new steel frame supporting the new GRC (glass fibre reinforced concrete) street façade, strengthened frames to support stage lighting and acoustic systems, and a new plant deck built over the adjacent building in order to house ventilation units. Due to the liquefaction prone ground under the buildings, new slabs and slab overlays were designed to allow for loss of support and differential settlement in order to reduce future earthquake damage.

Work was done in three stages; demolition and/or strengthening of the buildings, construction of new structure, followed by the kitchen and site works.

Majestic Church on Durham

Completion: 2020

Project Manager: Joseph and Associates

Architecture: Sheppard and Rout

Contractor: Calder Stewart Construction

Structex provided structural assessment, strengthening, and design as part of retrofit of an industrial building complex into a church facility for the Majestic Church.  We also provided temporary works design and seismic restraint of stage equipment. The church facilities consist of the main auditorium with a seated capacity of over 300 people, green room areas behind stage, a youth space/gym area, kitchen space, outdoor green space, and a connecting foyer and corridors. The site covers an area of approximately 3,200m² including carparking.

Buildings were strengthened to 100% of current code loadings. Work to the main auditorium included a new steel frame supporting the new GRC (glass fibre reinforced concrete) street façade, strengthened frames to support stage lighting and acoustic systems, and a new plant deck built over the adjacent building in order to house ventilation units. Due to the liquefaction prone ground under the buildings, new slabs and slab overlays were designed to allow for loss of support and differential settlement in order to reduce future earthquake damage.

Work was done in three stages; demolition and/or strengthening of the buildings, construction of new structure, followed by the kitchen and site works.

Majestic Church on Durham

Completion: 2020

Project Manager: Joseph and Associates

Architecture: Sheppard and Rout

Contractor: Calder Stewart Construction

Structex provided structural assessment, strengthening, and design as part of retrofit of an industrial building complex into a church facility for the Majestic Church.  We also provided temporary works design and seismic restraint of stage equipment. The church facilities consist of the main auditorium with a seated capacity of over 300 people, green room areas behind stage, a youth space/gym area, kitchen space, outdoor green space, and a connecting foyer and corridors. The site covers an area of approximately 3,200m² including carparking.

Buildings were strengthened to 100% of current code loadings. Work to the main auditorium included a new steel frame supporting the new GRC (glass fibre reinforced concrete) street façade, strengthened frames to support stage lighting and acoustic systems, and a new plant deck built over the adjacent building in order to house ventilation units. Due to the liquefaction prone ground under the buildings, new slabs and slab overlays were designed to allow for loss of support and differential settlement in order to reduce future earthquake damage.

Work was done in three stages; demolition and/or strengthening of the buildings, construction of new structure, followed by the kitchen and site works.

Majestic Church on Durham

Completion: 2020

Project Manager: Joseph and Associates

Architecture: Sheppard and Rout

Contractor: Calder Stewart Construction

Structex provided structural assessment, strengthening, and design as part of retrofit of an industrial building complex into a church facility for the Majestic Church.  We also provided temporary works design and seismic restraint of stage equipment. The church facilities consist of the main auditorium with a seated capacity of over 300 people, green room areas behind stage, a youth space/gym area, kitchen space, outdoor green space, and a connecting foyer and corridors. The site covers an area of approximately 3,200m² including carparking.

Buildings were strengthened to 100% of current code loadings. Work to the main auditorium included a new steel frame supporting the new GRC (glass fibre reinforced concrete) street façade, strengthened frames to support stage lighting and acoustic systems, and a new plant deck built over the adjacent building in order to house ventilation units. Due to the liquefaction prone ground under the buildings, new slabs and slab overlays were designed to allow for loss of support and differential settlement in order to reduce future earthquake damage.

Work was done in three stages; demolition and/or strengthening of the buildings, construction of new structure, followed by the kitchen and site works.

Majestic Church on Durham

Completion: 2020

Project Manager: Joseph and Associates

Architecture: Sheppard and Rout

Contractor: Calder Stewart Construction

Structex provided structural assessment, strengthening, and design as part of retrofit of an industrial building complex into a church facility for the Majestic Church.  We also provided temporary works design and seismic restraint of stage equipment. The church facilities consist of the main auditorium with a seated capacity of over 300 people, green room areas behind stage, a youth space/gym area, kitchen space, outdoor green space, and a connecting foyer and corridors. The site covers an area of approximately 3,200m² including carparking.

Buildings were strengthened to 100% of current code loadings. Work to the main auditorium included a new steel frame supporting the new GRC (glass fibre reinforced concrete) street façade, strengthened frames to support stage lighting and acoustic systems, and a new plant deck built over the adjacent building in order to house ventilation units. Due to the liquefaction prone ground under the buildings, new slabs and slab overlays were designed to allow for loss of support and differential settlement in order to reduce future earthquake damage.

Work was done in three stages; demolition and/or strengthening of the buildings, construction of new structure, followed by the kitchen and site works.

Majestic Church on Durham

Completion: 2020

Project Manager: Joseph and Associates

Architecture: Sheppard and Rout

Contractor: Calder Stewart Construction

Structex provided structural assessment, strengthening, and design as part of retrofit of an industrial building complex into a church facility for the Majestic Church.  We also provided temporary works design and seismic restraint of stage equipment. The church facilities consist of the main auditorium with a seated capacity of over 300 people, green room areas behind stage, a youth space/gym area, kitchen space, outdoor green space, and a connecting foyer and corridors. The site covers an area of approximately 3,200m² including carparking.

Buildings were strengthened to 100% of current code loadings. Work to the main auditorium included a new steel frame supporting the new GRC (glass fibre reinforced concrete) street façade, strengthened frames to support stage lighting and acoustic systems, and a new plant deck built over the adjacent building in order to house ventilation units. Due to the liquefaction prone ground under the buildings, new slabs and slab overlays were designed to allow for loss of support and differential settlement in order to reduce future earthquake damage.

Work was done in three stages; demolition and/or strengthening of the buildings, construction of new structure, followed by the kitchen and site works.

Pegasus Engineering, Rolleston, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Factory – Structex

Office – Noordanus Architects

Construction: Armitage Williams and Pegasus Engineering

Description: Situated in Rolleston at the Izone Business Park, Pegasus Engineering acquired a 1.3ha site to locate a new factory to take advantage of the production efficiencies a new floor layout would allow in automation and reducing the amount of steelwork handling required. With 4000m2 of floor space in the factory and 4800m2 of external handstand for the storage of steel the factory represents a massive increase over their previous site which only had 1500m2 of floor area. Connected to the factory is a 720m2 2-storey office and amenities building with the first-floor office space offering views to the Southern Alps.

https://www.izone.org.nz/resident-businesses/case-studies/pegasus-engineering/

Pegasus Engineering, Rolleston, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Factory – Structex

Office – Noordanus Architects

Construction: Armitage Williams and Pegasus Engineering

Description: Situated in Rolleston at the Izone Business Park, Pegasus Engineering acquired a 1.3ha site to locate a new factory to take advantage of the production efficiencies a new floor layout would allow in automation and reducing the amount of steelwork handling required. With 4000m2 of floor space in the factory and 4800m2 of external handstand for the storage of steel the factory represents a massive increase over their previous site which only had 1500m2 of floor area. Connected to the factory is a 720m2 2-storey office and amenities building with the first-floor office space offering views to the Southern Alps.

https://www.izone.org.nz/resident-businesses/case-studies/pegasus-engineering/

Pegasus Engineering, Rolleston, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Factory – Structex

Office – Noordanus Architects

Construction: Armitage Williams and Pegasus Engineering

Description: Situated in Rolleston at the Izone Business Park, Pegasus Engineering acquired a 1.3ha site to locate a new factory to take advantage of the production efficiencies a new floor layout would allow in automation and reducing the amount of steelwork handling required. With 4000m2 of floor space in the factory and 4800m2 of external handstand for the storage of steel the factory represents a massive increase over their previous site which only had 1500m2 of floor area. Connected to the factory is a 720m2 2-storey office and amenities building with the first-floor office space offering views to the Southern Alps.

https://www.izone.org.nz/resident-businesses/case-studies/pegasus-engineering/

Pegasus Engineering, Rolleston, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Factory – Structex

Office – Noordanus Architects

Construction: Armitage Williams and Pegasus Engineering

Description: Situated in Rolleston at the Izone Business Park, Pegasus Engineering acquired a 1.3ha site to locate a new factory to take advantage of the production efficiencies a new floor layout would allow in automation and reducing the amount of steelwork handling required. With 4000m2 of floor space in the factory and 4800m2 of external handstand for the storage of steel the factory represents a massive increase over their previous site which only had 1500m2 of floor area. Connected to the factory is a 720m2 2-storey office and amenities building with the first-floor office space offering views to the Southern Alps.

https://www.izone.org.nz/resident-businesses/case-studies/pegasus-engineering/

Pegasus Engineering, Rolleston, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Factory – Structex

Office – Noordanus Architects

Construction: Armitage Williams and Pegasus Engineering

Description: Situated in Rolleston at the Izone Business Park, Pegasus Engineering acquired a 1.3ha site to locate a new factory to take advantage of the production efficiencies a new floor layout would allow in automation and reducing the amount of steelwork handling required. With 4000m2 of floor space in the factory and 4800m2 of external handstand for the storage of steel the factory represents a massive increase over their previous site which only had 1500m2 of floor area. Connected to the factory is a 720m2 2-storey office and amenities building with the first-floor office space offering views to the Southern Alps.

https://www.izone.org.nz/resident-businesses/case-studies/pegasus-engineering/

New Brighton, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Construction: Fulton Hogan

Structex was engaged to design the temporary works to enable the repair of earthquake damage to the New Brighton Pier. This involved design of 4m diameter caissons to create a dry working environment up to 10m below the high-tide level. Health & Safety was the key driver in this design due to the harsh seaside environment and work involved. This project required an iterative development of repair methodology with the contractor to meet a variety of constraints and challenges.

New Brighton, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Construction: Fulton Hogan

Structex was engaged to design the temporary works to enable the repair of earthquake damage to the New Brighton Pier. This involved design of 4m diameter caissons to create a dry working environment up to 10m below the high-tide level. Health & Safety was the key driver in this design due to the harsh seaside environment and work involved. This project required an iterative development of repair methodology with the contractor to meet a variety of constraints and challenges.

New Brighton, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Construction: Fulton Hogan

Structex was engaged to design the temporary works to enable the repair of earthquake damage to the New Brighton Pier. This involved design of 4m diameter caissons to create a dry working environment up to 10m below the high-tide level. Health & Safety was the key driver in this design due to the harsh seaside environment and work involved. This project required an iterative development of repair methodology with the contractor to meet a variety of constraints and challenges.

New Brighton Waterfront, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: AW Architects & Select Contracts

Construction: Heb Construction

Structex was engaged to provide the structural design of the playground, pool, splash pad & family area located at the New Brighton beachfront which formed part of the greater New Brighton regeneration project. The original New Brighton whale pool & playground held a special place in the heart of the local community for many years, but was in desperate need for an overhaul. This multi-faceted fast-track project required Structex to collaborate with many other designers and project stakeholders to develop a modern facility which also mirrors the past – including a clone of the original whale!

New Brighton Waterfront, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: AW Architects & Select Contracts

Construction: Heb Construction

Structex was engaged to provide the structural design of the playground, pool, splash pad & family area located at the New Brighton beachfront which formed part of the greater New Brighton regeneration project. The original New Brighton whale pool & playground held a special place in the heart of the local community for many years, but was in desperate need for an overhaul. This multi-faceted fast-track project required Structex to collaborate with many other designers and project stakeholders to develop a modern facility which also mirrors the past – including a clone of the original whale!

Pounamu Drive, Te Anau

Completion: 2020

Architecture: Define Architecture

Construction / Contractor: Fiordland Homes

A light timber frame two-storey house sited on the south side of Lake Te Anau. As the house site is subjected to high wind, earthquake and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the cantilever balcony, chimney structure and bracing elements.

Pounamu Drive, Te Anau

Completion: 2020

Architecture: Define Architecture

Construction / Contractor: Fiordland Homes

A light timber frame two-storey house sited on the south side of Lake Te Anau. As the house site is subjected to high wind, earthquake and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the cantilever balcony, chimney structure and bracing elements.

Pounamu Drive, Te Anau

Completion: 2020

Architecture: Define Architecture

Construction / Contractor: Fiordland Homes

A light timber frame two-storey house sited on the south side of Lake Te Anau. As the house site is subjected to high wind, earthquake and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the cantilever balcony, chimney structure and bracing elements.

Pounamu Drive, Te Anau

Completion: 2020

Architecture: Define Architecture

Construction / Contractor: Fiordland Homes

A light timber frame two-storey house sited on the south side of Lake Te Anau. As the house site is subjected to high wind, earthquake and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the cantilever balcony, chimney structure and bracing elements.

Pounamu Drive, Te Anau

Completion: 2020

Architecture: Define Architecture

Construction / Contractor: Fiordland Homes

A light timber frame two-storey house sited on the south side of Lake Te Anau. As the house site is subjected to high wind, earthquake and snow loads it required specific engineering design for the cantilever balcony, chimney structure and bracing elements.

Division Engineering Workshop, Kaiapoi, Christchurch

Completion: 2019

Construction: Watts & Hughes Construction

Structex carried out the structural, architectural and siteworks design for a 930m2 warehouse and a 180m2 office in Kaiapoi. The building operates a 5t and a 6.2t gantry crane. Structex managed the project delivery along with building and resource consent processes throughout.. Challenges of the job were an extremely high-water table, constructing the new building over an existing floor slab and the close proximity of the Courtney Stream to the development.

Division Engineering Workshop, Kaiapoi, Christchurch

Completion: 2019

Construction: Watts & Hughes Construction

Structex carried out the structural, architectural and siteworks design for a 930m2 warehouse and a 180m2 office in Kaiapoi. The building operates a 5t and a 6.2t gantry crane. Structex managed the project delivery along with building and resource consent processes throughout.. Challenges of the job were an extremely high-water table, constructing the new building over an existing floor slab and the close proximity of the Courtney Stream to the development.

Division Engineering Workshop, Kaiapoi, Christchurch

Completion: 2019

Construction: Watts & Hughes Construction

Structex carried out the structural, architectural and siteworks design for a 930m2 warehouse and a 180m2 office in Kaiapoi. The building operates a 5t and a 6.2t gantry crane. Structex managed the project delivery along with building and resource consent processes throughout.. Challenges of the job were an extremely high-water table, constructing the new building over an existing floor slab and the close proximity of the Courtney Stream to the development.

Addington, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Fulton Ross Team Architecture

Construction: Simon Construction

Located in Addington adjacent to the Tower Junction retail development and the car park of the Christchurch Railway Station, the heritage listed building is a decommissioned water tower built in 1883 from concrete that originally serviced the Addington Railway Workshops. Working in concert with the project team to protect the Heritage values of the tower we were engaged by the Christchurch City Council to provide structural advise starting with securing the building after the 2011 earthquake and going on to assessing the building’s seismic strength and developing repair works to restore the building to the strength if was prior to the earthquakes.

The seismic assessment was complicated by the poor ground conditions (the tower had settled unevenly during construction, a 1964 survey found the top of the tower was displaced by 190mm from the centreline) requiring assessment of the rocking action of the tower. The design made use of BIM modelling to calculate building mass and centre of gravity.

Addington, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Fulton Ross Team Architecture

Construction: Simon Construction

Located in Addington adjacent to the Tower Junction retail development and the car park of the Christchurch Railway Station, the heritage listed building is a decommissioned water tower built in 1883 from concrete that originally serviced the Addington Railway Workshops. Working in concert with the project team to protect the Heritage values of the tower we were engaged by the Christchurch City Council to provide structural advise starting with securing the building after the 2011 earthquake and going on to assessing the building’s seismic strength and developing repair works to restore the building to the strength if was prior to the earthquakes.

The seismic assessment was complicated by the poor ground conditions (the tower had settled unevenly during construction, a 1964 survey found the top of the tower was displaced by 190mm from the centreline) requiring assessment of the rocking action of the tower. The design made use of BIM modelling to calculate building mass and centre of gravity.

Terrace Junction, 1092 Frankton Road, Queenstown

Completion: 2010

Architecture: Dalman Architecture

Construction: Calder Stewart

Terrace Junction is located at one of the highest profile and busiest main road intersections in the region, with vehicle movements upwards of 25,000 per day. Terrace Junction has been designed with traditional Central Otago influences in keeping with the alpine theme of the surrounding Queenstown and Wakatipu areas. A 3-level commercial building with 3500m2 of flexible tenancy configurations, designed to the unique constraints of the site, including its geometry, traffic and resource consent requirements. There was a requirement to maximise off-site fabrication of structural elements. Civil works including construction of pavements and surface water drainage.

Terrace Junction, 1092 Frankton Road, Queenstown

Completion: 2010

Architecture: Dalman Architecture

Construction: Calder Stewart

Terrace Junction is located at one of the highest profile and busiest main road intersections in the region, with vehicle movements upwards of 25,000 per day. Terrace Junction has been designed with traditional Central Otago influences in keeping with the alpine theme of the surrounding Queenstown and Wakatipu areas. A 3-level commercial building with 3500m2 of flexible tenancy configurations, designed to the unique constraints of the site, including its geometry, traffic and resource consent requirements. There was a requirement to maximise off-site fabrication of structural elements. Civil works including construction of pavements and surface water drainage.

Methven, Canterbury

Completion: 2011

Architecture: Fulton Ross Team Architects

Construction: Bradford Building

Structex provided structural design for the seismic strengthening of the existing memorial hall and function rooms and a new extension. The new structures form a café at the southern end of the hall and to the east the new Snow and Grain Heritage Museum ( including support of a suspended helicopter airframe in the museum) and a 80 seat cinema comprising of materials to evoke the rural and alpine environment of the Methven area. The project has created an enhanced community facility for functions and live performances.

Methven, Canterbury

Completion: 2011

Architecture: Fulton Ross Team Architects

Construction: Bradford Building

Structex provided structural design for the seismic strengthening of the existing memorial hall and function rooms and a new extension. The new structures form a café at the southern end of the hall and to the east the new Snow and Grain Heritage Museum ( including support of a suspended helicopter airframe in the museum) and a 80 seat cinema comprising of materials to evoke the rural and alpine environment of the Methven area. The project has created an enhanced community facility for functions and live performances.

Methven, Canterbury

Completion: 2011

Architecture: Fulton Ross Team Architects

Construction: Bradford Building

Structex provided structural design for the seismic strengthening of the existing memorial hall and function rooms and a new extension. The new structures form a café at the southern end of the hall and to the east the new Snow and Grain Heritage Museum ( including support of a suspended helicopter airframe in the museum) and a 80 seat cinema comprising of materials to evoke the rural and alpine environment of the Methven area. The project has created an enhanced community facility for functions and live performances.

Methven, Canterbury

Completion: 2011

Architecture: Fulton Ross Team Architects

Construction: Bradford Building

Structex provided structural design for the seismic strengthening of the existing memorial hall and function rooms and a new extension. The new structures form a café at the southern end of the hall and to the east the new Snow and Grain Heritage Museum ( including support of a suspended helicopter airframe in the museum) and a 80 seat cinema comprising of materials to evoke the rural and alpine environment of the Methven area. The project has created an enhanced community facility for functions and live performances.

112-116 Cashel Street, Christchurch CBD

Completion: 2017

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Cook Brothers Construction

This four storey mixed-use commercial building includes retail on the ground floor, 2 and a half floor office space with the remaining top floor a high-end residential apartment. The site is ‘land-locked’ with limited access gained via the pedestrial Cashel Mall. Floor areas were maximised to make full use of the site, and apartment cantilevers over the adjacent ‘Plymouth Lane’. The structure utilises steel braced and moment frames and concrete shear walls.

112-116 Cashel Street, Christchurch CBD

Completion: 2017

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Cook Brothers Construction

This four storey mixed-use commercial building includes retail on the ground floor, 2 and a half floor office space with the remaining top floor a high-end residential apartment. The site is ‘land-locked’ with limited access gained via the pedestrial Cashel Mall. Floor areas were maximised to make full use of the site, and apartment cantilevers over the adjacent ‘Plymouth Lane’. The structure utilises steel braced and moment frames and concrete shear walls.

112-116 Cashel Street, Christchurch CBD

Completion: 2017

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Cook Brothers Construction

This four storey mixed-use commercial building includes retail on the ground floor, 2 and a half floor office space with the remaining top floor a high-end residential apartment. The site is ‘land-locked’ with limited access gained via the pedestrial Cashel Mall. Floor areas were maximised to make full use of the site, and apartment cantilevers over the adjacent ‘Plymouth Lane’. The structure utilises steel braced and moment frames and concrete shear walls.

112-116 Cashel Street, Christchurch CBD

Completion: 2017

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Cook Brothers Construction

This four storey mixed-use commercial building includes retail on the ground floor, 2 and a half floor office space with the remaining top floor a high-end residential apartment. The site is ‘land-locked’ with limited access gained via the pedestrial Cashel Mall. Floor areas were maximised to make full use of the site, and apartment cantilevers over the adjacent ‘Plymouth Lane’. The structure utilises steel braced and moment frames and concrete shear walls.

112-116 Cashel Street, Christchurch CBD

Completion: 2017

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Cook Brothers Construction

This four storey mixed-use commercial building includes retail on the ground floor, 2 and a half floor office space with the remaining top floor a high-end residential apartment. The site is ‘land-locked’ with limited access gained via the pedestrial Cashel Mall. Floor areas were maximised to make full use of the site, and apartment cantilevers over the adjacent ‘Plymouth Lane’. The structure utilises steel braced and moment frames and concrete shear walls.

Spreydon, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Totem Studio Architects (formerly Trengrove Architects)

Construction: Bushnell Builders

The complex was damaged by liquefaction and lateral stretching towards the Heathcote River after the February 2011 earthquake. Starting after the February earthquake, Structex provided assessments on the condition of the buildings, advised and oversaw repairs, assessed the seismic strength, and designed strengthening for the existing buildings. With areas of the resthome remaining occupied during construction work in other areas. The wing closest to the river had the most damage and was replaced with a new structure in 2017/2018 which featured ground improvement using stone columns. Structex provided structural design of the new wing including a new concrete ground floor slab designed to resist deflection due to ground movement.

Spreydon, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Totem Studio Architects (formerly Trengrove Architects)

Construction: Bushnell Builders

The complex was damaged by liquefaction and lateral stretching towards the Heathcote River after the February 2011 earthquake. Starting after the February earthquake, Structex provided assessments on the condition of the buildings, advised and oversaw repairs, assessed the seismic strength, and designed strengthening for the existing buildings. With areas of the resthome remaining occupied during construction work in other areas. The wing closest to the river had the most damage and was replaced with a new structure in 2017/2018 which featured ground improvement using stone columns. Structex provided structural design of the new wing including a new concrete ground floor slab designed to resist deflection due to ground movement.

Spreydon, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Totem Studio Architects (formerly Trengrove Architects)

Construction: Bushnell Builders

The complex was damaged by liquefaction and lateral stretching towards the Heathcote River after the February 2011 earthquake. Starting after the February earthquake, Structex provided assessments on the condition of the buildings, advised and oversaw repairs, assessed the seismic strength, and designed strengthening for the existing buildings. With areas of the resthome remaining occupied during construction work in other areas. The wing closest to the river had the most damage and was replaced with a new structure in 2017/2018 which featured ground improvement using stone columns. Structex provided structural design of the new wing including a new concrete ground floor slab designed to resist deflection due to ground movement.

Spreydon, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Totem Studio Architects (formerly Trengrove Architects)

Construction: Bushnell Builders

The complex was damaged by liquefaction and lateral stretching towards the Heathcote River after the February 2011 earthquake. Starting after the February earthquake, Structex provided assessments on the condition of the buildings, advised and oversaw repairs, assessed the seismic strength, and designed strengthening for the existing buildings. With areas of the resthome remaining occupied during construction work in other areas. The wing closest to the river had the most damage and was replaced with a new structure in 2017/2018 which featured ground improvement using stone columns. Structex provided structural design of the new wing including a new concrete ground floor slab designed to resist deflection due to ground movement.

Spreydon, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Totem Studio Architects (formerly Trengrove Architects)

Construction: Bushnell Builders

The complex was damaged by liquefaction and lateral stretching towards the Heathcote River after the February 2011 earthquake. Starting after the February earthquake, Structex provided assessments on the condition of the buildings, advised and oversaw repairs, assessed the seismic strength, and designed strengthening for the existing buildings. With areas of the resthome remaining occupied during construction work in other areas. The wing closest to the river had the most damage and was replaced with a new structure in 2017/2018 which featured ground improvement using stone columns. Structex provided structural design of the new wing including a new concrete ground floor slab designed to resist deflection due to ground movement.

Spreydon, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Totem Studio Architects (formerly Trengrove Architects)

Construction: Bushnell Builders

The complex was damaged by liquefaction and lateral stretching towards the Heathcote River after the February 2011 earthquake. Starting after the February earthquake, Structex provided assessments on the condition of the buildings, advised and oversaw repairs, assessed the seismic strength, and designed strengthening for the existing buildings. With areas of the resthome remaining occupied during construction work in other areas. The wing closest to the river had the most damage and was replaced with a new structure in 2017/2018 which featured ground improvement using stone columns. Structex provided structural design of the new wing including a new concrete ground floor slab designed to resist deflection due to ground movement.

Structex continue to engage with a wide range of climbing walls and equipment.

When it comes to climbing walls, structural engineers must have a heightened regard to the safety and security of design options specified for what are bound to be high-profile projects, accessed and used by large numbers of public users and spectators. Innovative new technologies as well as good, solid engineering are required in this area.

Structex continue to engage with a wide range of climbing walls and equipment.

When it comes to climbing walls, structural engineers must have a heightened regard to the safety and security of design options specified for what are bound to be high-profile projects, accessed and used by large numbers of public users and spectators. Innovative new technologies as well as good, solid engineering are required in this area.

Structex continue to engage with a wide range of climbing walls and equipment.

When it comes to climbing walls, structural engineers must have a heightened regard to the safety and security of design options specified for what are bound to be high-profile projects, accessed and used by large numbers of public users and spectators. Innovative new technologies as well as good, solid engineering are required in this area.

Structex continue to engage with a wide range of climbing walls and equipment.

When it comes to climbing walls, structural engineers must have a heightened regard to the safety and security of design options specified for what are bound to be high-profile projects, accessed and used by large numbers of public users and spectators. Innovative new technologies as well as good, solid engineering are required in this area.

Structex continue to engage with a wide range of climbing walls and equipment.

When it comes to climbing walls, structural engineers must have a heightened regard to the safety and security of design options specified for what are bound to be high-profile projects, accessed and used by large numbers of public users and spectators. Innovative new technologies as well as good, solid engineering are required in this area.

Structex continue to engage with a wide range of climbing walls and equipment.

When it comes to climbing walls, structural engineers must have a heightened regard to the safety and security of design options specified for what are bound to be high-profile projects, accessed and used by large numbers of public users and spectators. Innovative new technologies as well as good, solid engineering are required in this area.

Completion: 2018

Architecture: DLA Architects

Construction: Colin Shore Building

Structex provided structural engineering expertise for the strengthening and extension of the Richard Pearse Airport, Timaru. The works consisted of a new baggage collection area, modern décor, upgraded entrances and exits, and ablutions. Structex worked alongside DLA to complete the staged construction to ensure the operational side of the airport could continue with minimal disruption to passengers. The strengthening and extension integrates new structural steel seamlessly into the existing building elements.

Completion: 2018

Architecture: DLA Architects

Construction: Colin Shore Building

Structex provided structural engineering expertise for the strengthening and extension of the Richard Pearse Airport, Timaru. The works consisted of a new baggage collection area, modern décor, upgraded entrances and exits, and ablutions. Structex worked alongside DLA to complete the staged construction to ensure the operational side of the airport could continue with minimal disruption to passengers. The strengthening and extension integrates new structural steel seamlessly into the existing building elements.

Completion: 2018

Architecture: DLA Architects

Construction: Colin Shore Building

Structex provided structural engineering expertise for the strengthening and extension of the Richard Pearse Airport, Timaru. The works consisted of a new baggage collection area, modern décor, upgraded entrances and exits, and ablutions. Structex worked alongside DLA to complete the staged construction to ensure the operational side of the airport could continue with minimal disruption to passengers. The strengthening and extension integrates new structural steel seamlessly into the existing building elements.

Completion: 2018

Architecture: DLA Architects

Construction: Colin Shore Building

Structex provided structural engineering expertise for the strengthening and extension of the Richard Pearse Airport, Timaru. The works consisted of a new baggage collection area, modern décor, upgraded entrances and exits, and ablutions. Structex worked alongside DLA to complete the staged construction to ensure the operational side of the airport could continue with minimal disruption to passengers. The strengthening and extension integrates new structural steel seamlessly into the existing building elements.

Kathmandu Distribution Warehouse, Ferrymead, Christchurch

Completion: 2012/2014

Architecture: AP design

Construction: Arrow International

Structural design of a distribution warehouse for the Kathmandu company built in 2 stages to provide distribution storage for New Zealand. Featuring a 7800m² post-tensioned concrete slab designed for high level racking systems and a fibre-reinforced yard slab to handle container operations. Built on liquefiable soils.

Kathmandu Distribution Warehouse, Ferrymead, Christchurch

Completion: 2012/2014

Architecture: AP design

Construction: Arrow International

Structural design of a distribution warehouse for the Kathmandu company built in 2 stages to provide distribution storage for New Zealand. Featuring a 7800m² post-tensioned concrete slab designed for high level racking systems and a fibre-reinforced yard slab to handle container operations. Built on liquefiable soils.

Kathmandu Distribution Warehouse, Ferrymead, Christchurch

Completion: 2012/2014

Architecture: AP design

Construction: Arrow International

Structural design of a distribution warehouse for the Kathmandu company built in 2 stages to provide distribution storage for New Zealand. Featuring a 7800m² post-tensioned concrete slab designed for high level racking systems and a fibre-reinforced yard slab to handle container operations. Built on liquefiable soils.

Kathmandu Distribution Warehouse, Ferrymead, Christchurch

Completion: 2012/2014

Architecture: AP design

Construction: Arrow International

Structural design of a distribution warehouse for the Kathmandu company built in 2 stages to provide distribution storage for New Zealand. Featuring a 7800m² post-tensioned concrete slab designed for high level racking systems and a fibre-reinforced yard slab to handle container operations. Built on liquefiable soils.

Cavendish Business Park, Casebrook, Christchurch

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Richard Proko Ltd

Construction: Armitage Williams

Structex was engaged to provide structural and pavement design for a new industrial/commercial development in Casebrook, Christchurch. This 24 unit tilted two storey development contained numerous challenges with access, poor soils and limited working space.

The concrete tilt panel and steel construction design was documented to ensure maximum duplication of structural geometry.

Cavendish Business Park, Casebrook, Christchurch

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Richard Proko Ltd

Construction: Armitage Williams

Structex was engaged to provide structural and pavement design for a new industrial/commercial development in Casebrook, Christchurch. This 24 unit tilted two storey development contained numerous challenges with access, poor soils and limited working space.

The concrete tilt panel and steel construction design was documented to ensure maximum duplication of structural geometry.

Cavendish Business Park, Casebrook, Christchurch

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Richard Proko Ltd

Construction: Armitage Williams

Structex was engaged to provide structural and pavement design for a new industrial/commercial development in Casebrook, Christchurch. This 24 unit tilted two storey development contained numerous challenges with access, poor soils and limited working space.

The concrete tilt panel and steel construction design was documented to ensure maximum duplication of structural geometry.

Cavendish Business Park, Casebrook, Christchurch

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Richard Proko Ltd

Construction: Armitage Williams

Structex was engaged to provide structural and pavement design for a new industrial/commercial development in Casebrook, Christchurch. This 24 unit tilted two storey development contained numerous challenges with access, poor soils and limited working space.

The concrete tilt panel and steel construction design was documented to ensure maximum duplication of structural geometry.

Pacific Tower, 166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch

Completion: 2010

Architecture: Foley Design

Construction: AMC Construction

The 22-level Pacific Tower is tall and slender, needing a structural steel building system that provides a light structure to reduce foundation sizes and allow fast construction. However, there are seismic and wind sensitivity issues in such a tall building. Structex met these challenges by including an eccentric k-braced tube up the centre of the building to limit torsional effects, and carefully located and detailed structure to suit hotel room configurations. Christchurch’s tallest building performed well in the 2010 earthquakes, being one of the few remaining CBD high-rise buildings which could be readily and economically repaired. Today it is home to the Rendezvouz Hotel.

Awards:  2010 – ACENZ Award of Excellence – Merit

Pacific Tower, 166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch

Completion: 2010

Architecture: Foley Design

Construction: AMC Construction

The 22-level Pacific Tower is tall and slender, needing a structural steel building system that provides a light structure to reduce foundation sizes and allow fast construction. However, there are seismic and wind sensitivity issues in such a tall building. Structex met these challenges by including an eccentric k-braced tube up the centre of the building to limit torsional effects, and carefully located and detailed structure to suit hotel room configurations. Christchurch’s tallest building performed well in the 2010 earthquakes, being one of the few remaining CBD high-rise buildings which could be readily and economically repaired. Today it is home to the Rendezvouz Hotel.

Awards:  2010 – ACENZ Award of Excellence – Merit

Pacific Tower, 166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch

Completion: 2010

Architecture: Foley Design

Construction: AMC Construction

The 22-level Pacific Tower is tall and slender, needing a structural steel building system that provides a light structure to reduce foundation sizes and allow fast construction. However, there are seismic and wind sensitivity issues in such a tall building. Structex met these challenges by including an eccentric k-braced tube up the centre of the building to limit torsional effects, and carefully located and detailed structure to suit hotel room configurations. Christchurch’s tallest building performed well in the 2010 earthquakes, being one of the few remaining CBD high-rise buildings which could be readily and economically repaired. Today it is home to the Rendezvouz Hotel.

Awards:  2010 – ACENZ Award of Excellence – Merit

Pacific Tower, 166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch

Completion: 2010

Architecture: Foley Design

Construction: AMC Construction

The 22-level Pacific Tower is tall and slender, needing a structural steel building system that provides a light structure to reduce foundation sizes and allow fast construction. However, there are seismic and wind sensitivity issues in such a tall building. Structex met these challenges by including an eccentric k-braced tube up the centre of the building to limit torsional effects, and carefully located and detailed structure to suit hotel room configurations. Christchurch’s tallest building performed well in the 2010 earthquakes, being one of the few remaining CBD high-rise buildings which could be readily and economically repaired. Today it is home to the Rendezvouz Hotel.

Awards:  2010 – ACENZ Award of Excellence – Merit

Pacific Tower, 166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch

Completion: 2010

Architecture: Foley Design

Construction: AMC Construction

The 22-level Pacific Tower is tall and slender, needing a structural steel building system that provides a light structure to reduce foundation sizes and allow fast construction. However, there are seismic and wind sensitivity issues in such a tall building. Structex met these challenges by including an eccentric k-braced tube up the centre of the building to limit torsional effects, and carefully located and detailed structure to suit hotel room configurations. Christchurch’s tallest building performed well in the 2010 earthquakes, being one of the few remaining CBD high-rise buildings which could be readily and economically repaired. Today it is home to the Rendezvouz Hotel.

Awards:  2010 – ACENZ Award of Excellence – Merit

3/17 Print Place, Christchurch

Completion: 2006

Construction: Vaughan Morrison Builders

Structex was engaged to provide architectural, structural and project delivery services to design a specialist cleanroom for Christchurch medical instrumentation innovator Enztec.

This high-spec structure located adjacent to their manufacturing facility raised numerous unique consenting and client specific challenges.

3/17 Print Place, Christchurch

Completion: 2006

Construction: Vaughan Morrison Builders

Structex was engaged to provide architectural, structural and project delivery services to design a specialist cleanroom for Christchurch medical instrumentation innovator Enztec.

This high-spec structure located adjacent to their manufacturing facility raised numerous unique consenting and client specific challenges.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalagamated Builders

Structex was engaged to design retail buildings for the adventure park village as well as four ziplines that weave down the valley towards it. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction. The village buildings are exceptional examples of what is possible with modern day timber construction; only one piece of structural steel was required in the café building pictured and encourage responsible construction practices with renewable resources.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalagamated Builders

Structex was engaged to design retail buildings for the adventure park village as well as four ziplines that weave down the valley towards it. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction. The village buildings are exceptional examples of what is possible with modern day timber construction; only one piece of structural steel was required in the café building pictured and encourage responsible construction practices with renewable resources.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalagamated Builders

Structex was engaged to design retail buildings for the adventure park village as well as four ziplines that weave down the valley towards it. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction. The village buildings are exceptional examples of what is possible with modern day timber construction; only one piece of structural steel was required in the café building pictured and encourage responsible construction practices with renewable resources.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalagamated Builders

Structex was engaged to design retail buildings for the adventure park village as well as four ziplines that weave down the valley towards it. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction. The village buildings are exceptional examples of what is possible with modern day timber construction; only one piece of structural steel was required in the café building pictured and encourage responsible construction practices with renewable resources.

Worsleys Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: AW Architects

Construction: Amalagamated Builders

Structex was engaged to design retail buildings for the adventure park village as well as four ziplines that weave down the valley towards it. This was a fast-track project with only ten months between the concept design and completion of construction. The village buildings are exceptional examples of what is possible with modern day timber construction; only one piece of structural steel was required in the café building pictured and encourage responsible construction practices with renewable resources.

Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Bob Burnett Architecture

Construction: ZBuilt

A residential house rebuilt following the Canterbury earthquakes. The site is located in a mass-movement zone on the Port Hills and is subject to rock fall risks. Rockfall risks were reduced by a catchment area. The house is supported on a robust foundation system consisting of braced timber piles with plywood subfloor bracing and steel ties to reduce structure movement due to land movement down slope. The house uses a CLT floor and CLT skillion roof over the front portion of the house. Timber walls were prefabricated which reduced construction time. The house has a 6 Star homestar rating due to insulation and energy efficiency detailing and featured in the 2018 Superhome tour.

Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Bob Burnett Architecture

Construction: ZBuilt

A residential house rebuilt following the Canterbury earthquakes. The site is located in a mass-movement zone on the Port Hills and is subject to rock fall risks. Rockfall risks were reduced by a catchment area. The house is supported on a robust foundation system consisting of braced timber piles with plywood subfloor bracing and steel ties to reduce structure movement due to land movement down slope. The house uses a CLT floor and CLT skillion roof over the front portion of the house. Timber walls were prefabricated which reduced construction time. The house has a 6 Star homestar rating due to insulation and energy efficiency detailing and featured in the 2018 Superhome tour.

Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Bob Burnett Architecture

Construction: ZBuilt

A residential house rebuilt following the Canterbury earthquakes. The site is located in a mass-movement zone on the Port Hills and is subject to rock fall risks. Rockfall risks were reduced by a catchment area. The house is supported on a robust foundation system consisting of braced timber piles with plywood subfloor bracing and steel ties to reduce structure movement due to land movement down slope. The house uses a CLT floor and CLT skillion roof over the front portion of the house. Timber walls were prefabricated which reduced construction time. The house has a 6 Star homestar rating due to insulation and energy efficiency detailing and featured in the 2018 Superhome tour.

Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Bob Burnett Architecture

Construction: ZBuilt

A residential house rebuilt following the Canterbury earthquakes. The site is located in a mass-movement zone on the Port Hills and is subject to rock fall risks. Rockfall risks were reduced by a catchment area. The house is supported on a robust foundation system consisting of braced timber piles with plywood subfloor bracing and steel ties to reduce structure movement due to land movement down slope. The house uses a CLT floor and CLT skillion roof over the front portion of the house. Timber walls were prefabricated which reduced construction time. The house has a 6 Star homestar rating due to insulation and energy efficiency detailing and featured in the 2018 Superhome tour.

Structex has been engaged to design 5 ziplines overlooking the beautiful Kaikoura mountain range for EcoZip Flying Fox Adventures. The adventure tourism attraction is proposed to traverse across the Rakanui valley, with short walks through native bush between each zipline. Key challenges included working within the local topography to achieve desirable rider speed profiles, limited site access for construction, and accounting for natural hazards including flash flooding and rockfall. Structex has worked collaboratively with many other designers to provide an innovative zipline design, focused entirely around user safety and rider experience.

Structex has been engaged to design 5 ziplines overlooking the beautiful Kaikoura mountain range for EcoZip Flying Fox Adventures. The adventure tourism attraction is proposed to traverse across the Rakanui valley, with short walks through native bush between each zipline. Key challenges included working within the local topography to achieve desirable rider speed profiles, limited site access for construction, and accounting for natural hazards including flash flooding and rockfall. Structex has worked collaboratively with many other designers to provide an innovative zipline design, focused entirely around user safety and rider experience.

Structex has been engaged to design 5 ziplines overlooking the beautiful Kaikoura mountain range for EcoZip Flying Fox Adventures. The adventure tourism attraction is proposed to traverse across the Rakanui valley, with short walks through native bush between each zipline. Key challenges included working within the local topography to achieve desirable rider speed profiles, limited site access for construction, and accounting for natural hazards including flash flooding and rockfall. Structex has worked collaboratively with many other designers to provide an innovative zipline design, focused entirely around user safety and rider experience.

Old Timaru Post Office, Cnr Sophia Street and King George Place, Timaru

Completion: 2009

Architecture: DLA Architects

Designed in 1881 by pre-eminent 19th century New Zealand Architect Robert Lawson, this former Timaru Chief Post Office was refurbished and strengthened in 2009.
Structex completed the seismic assessment and strengthening design, working closely with the architect and heritage NZ to ensure the design was efficient while also respecting historic heritage values .

Old Timaru Post Office, Cnr Sophia Street and King George Place, Timaru

Completion: 2009

Architecture: DLA Architects

Designed in 1881 by pre-eminent 19th century New Zealand Architect Robert Lawson, this former Timaru Chief Post Office was refurbished and strengthened in 2009.
Structex completed the seismic assessment and strengthening design, working closely with the architect and heritage NZ to ensure the design was efficient while also respecting historic heritage values .

Tiwai Point, Bluff

Completion: 2011

Construction: Fulton Hogan

Designed and constructed between 2008 and 2011, this project involved the overall project design and coordination, assessment and reburbishment of the existing bridge piers and design of new approaches and abutments for a total deck replacement of approximately 500m length. The new deck consisted of a two-lane wide 900mm double hollowcore structure. The deck units were a Stahlton design-build component. Structex worked with contractor Fulton Hogan to design a bespoke gantry crane system to remove the old sections of deck and place the new double hollowcore units. This unique construction methodology gave Fulton Hogan a competitive advantage, enabling it to secure the contract with the Invercargill City Council.

Wigram, Christchurch

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Three Sixty Architecture

Construction: Leighs Construction

Structex was engaged to provide structural and siteworks design for a new Church building providing an auditorium to accommodate over 300 people, a hall, meeting roms, offices and associated facilities spread over two levels. The double height foyer of the church looks out over the Haytons Stream reserve to a new subdivision of Wigram Skies. The reserve for the realigned Haytons Stream forms the South-west boundary to the site. The site is accessed from The Runway via a new culvert over a swale that provides drainage of the Church carpark and the adjacent roads. The structure makes use of precast concrete walls and floors to minimise intrusion of structure on the spaces created inside with columns usually hidden in wall lines.

Wigram, Christchurch

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Three Sixty Architecture

Construction: Leighs Construction

Structex was engaged to provide structural and siteworks design for a new Church building providing an auditorium to accommodate over 300 people, a hall, meeting roms, offices and associated facilities spread over two levels. The double height foyer of the church looks out over the Haytons Stream reserve to a new subdivision of Wigram Skies. The reserve for the realigned Haytons Stream forms the South-west boundary to the site. The site is accessed from The Runway via a new culvert over a swale that provides drainage of the Church carpark and the adjacent roads. The structure makes use of precast concrete walls and floors to minimise intrusion of structure on the spaces created inside with columns usually hidden in wall lines.

Wigram, Christchurch

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Three Sixty Architecture

Construction: Leighs Construction

Structex was engaged to provide structural and siteworks design for a new Church building providing an auditorium to accommodate over 300 people, a hall, meeting roms, offices and associated facilities spread over two levels. The double height foyer of the church looks out over the Haytons Stream reserve to a new subdivision of Wigram Skies. The reserve for the realigned Haytons Stream forms the South-west boundary to the site. The site is accessed from The Runway via a new culvert over a swale that provides drainage of the Church carpark and the adjacent roads. The structure makes use of precast concrete walls and floors to minimise intrusion of structure on the spaces created inside with columns usually hidden in wall lines.

Wigram, Christchurch

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Three Sixty Architecture

Construction: Leighs Construction

Structex was engaged to provide structural and siteworks design for a new Church building providing an auditorium to accommodate over 300 people, a hall, meeting roms, offices and associated facilities spread over two levels. The double height foyer of the church looks out over the Haytons Stream reserve to a new subdivision of Wigram Skies. The reserve for the realigned Haytons Stream forms the South-west boundary to the site. The site is accessed from The Runway via a new culvert over a swale that provides drainage of the Church carpark and the adjacent roads. The structure makes use of precast concrete walls and floors to minimise intrusion of structure on the spaces created inside with columns usually hidden in wall lines.

Wigram, Christchurch

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Three Sixty Architecture

Construction: Leighs Construction

Structex was engaged to provide structural and siteworks design for a new Church building providing an auditorium to accommodate over 300 people, a hall, meeting roms, offices and associated facilities spread over two levels. The double height foyer of the church looks out over the Haytons Stream reserve to a new subdivision of Wigram Skies. The reserve for the realigned Haytons Stream forms the South-west boundary to the site. The site is accessed from The Runway via a new culvert over a swale that provides drainage of the Church carpark and the adjacent roads. The structure makes use of precast concrete walls and floors to minimise intrusion of structure on the spaces created inside with columns usually hidden in wall lines.

Wigram, Christchurch

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Three Sixty Architecture

Construction: Leighs Construction

Structex was engaged to provide structural and siteworks design for a new Church building providing an auditorium to accommodate over 300 people, a hall, meeting roms, offices and associated facilities spread over two levels. The double height foyer of the church looks out over the Haytons Stream reserve to a new subdivision of Wigram Skies. The reserve for the realigned Haytons Stream forms the South-west boundary to the site. The site is accessed from The Runway via a new culvert over a swale that provides drainage of the Church carpark and the adjacent roads. The structure makes use of precast concrete walls and floors to minimise intrusion of structure on the spaces created inside with columns usually hidden in wall lines.

HSBC Tower, 62 Worchester Boulevard, Christchurch

Completion: 2008

Architecture: Weir Walker

Construction: Hawkins

Originally known as “Club Tower” this was the South Island’s first A-grade office accommodation tower with a five-star green building rating. It comprises a nine-storey steel frame tower over a three-storey pre-cast concrete podium with full basement parking.  The site presented geotechnical challenges caused by its proximity to the Avon River; ultimately a reinforced concrete basement raft foundation was adopted that extended to the boundaries and neighbouring buildings on all sides. HSBC Tower suffered only minor damage and was passed fit for reoccupation following the Canterbury earthquake of February 2011 without requiring any structural repair. The building’s performance is widely credited to the expertise of the Structex team and the quality of workmanship.  It has been described as the safest multi-level building in Christchurch, and has become a case study for the successful design of high-rise buildings in an earthquake zone.

HSBC Tower, 62 Worchester Boulevard, Christchurch

Completion: 2008

Architecture: Weir Walker

Construction: Hawkins

Originally known as “Club Tower” this was the South Island’s first A-grade office accommodation tower with a five-star green building rating. It comprises a nine-storey steel frame tower over a three-storey pre-cast concrete podium with full basement parking.  The site presented geotechnical challenges caused by its proximity to the Avon River; ultimately a reinforced concrete basement raft foundation was adopted that extended to the boundaries and neighbouring buildings on all sides. HSBC Tower suffered only minor damage and was passed fit for reoccupation following the Canterbury earthquake of February 2011 without requiring any structural repair. The building’s performance is widely credited to the expertise of the Structex team and the quality of workmanship.  It has been described as the safest multi-level building in Christchurch, and has become a case study for the successful design of high-rise buildings in an earthquake zone.

HSBC Tower, 62 Worchester Boulevard, Christchurch

Completion: 2008

Architecture: Weir Walker

Construction: Hawkins

Originally known as “Club Tower” this was the South Island’s first A-grade office accommodation tower with a five-star green building rating. It comprises a nine-storey steel frame tower over a three-storey pre-cast concrete podium with full basement parking.  The site presented geotechnical challenges caused by its proximity to the Avon River; ultimately a reinforced concrete basement raft foundation was adopted that extended to the boundaries and neighbouring buildings on all sides. HSBC Tower suffered only minor damage and was passed fit for reoccupation following the Canterbury earthquake of February 2011 without requiring any structural repair. The building’s performance is widely credited to the expertise of the Structex team and the quality of workmanship.  It has been described as the safest multi-level building in Christchurch, and has become a case study for the successful design of high-rise buildings in an earthquake zone.

HSBC Tower, 62 Worchester Boulevard, Christchurch

Completion: 2008

Architecture: Weir Walker

Construction: Hawkins

Originally known as “Club Tower” this was the South Island’s first A-grade office accommodation tower with a five-star green building rating. It comprises a nine-storey steel frame tower over a three-storey pre-cast concrete podium with full basement parking.  The site presented geotechnical challenges caused by its proximity to the Avon River; ultimately a reinforced concrete basement raft foundation was adopted that extended to the boundaries and neighbouring buildings on all sides. HSBC Tower suffered only minor damage and was passed fit for reoccupation following the Canterbury earthquake of February 2011 without requiring any structural repair. The building’s performance is widely credited to the expertise of the Structex team and the quality of workmanship.  It has been described as the safest multi-level building in Christchurch, and has become a case study for the successful design of high-rise buildings in an earthquake zone.

HSBC Tower, 62 Worchester Boulevard, Christchurch

Completion: 2008

Architecture: Weir Walker

Construction: Hawkins

Originally known as “Club Tower” this was the South Island’s first A-grade office accommodation tower with a five-star green building rating. It comprises a nine-storey steel frame tower over a three-storey pre-cast concrete podium with full basement parking.  The site presented geotechnical challenges caused by its proximity to the Avon River; ultimately a reinforced concrete basement raft foundation was adopted that extended to the boundaries and neighbouring buildings on all sides. HSBC Tower suffered only minor damage and was passed fit for reoccupation following the Canterbury earthquake of February 2011 without requiring any structural repair. The building’s performance is widely credited to the expertise of the Structex team and the quality of workmanship.  It has been described as the safest multi-level building in Christchurch, and has become a case study for the successful design of high-rise buildings in an earthquake zone.

Rapaki Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Fiona MacPherson Architecture

Construction: Kumanu

This house was built on a site after the original house was demolished following the Canterbury earthquakes. It is located on the top buffer zone of a mass movement zone on the Port Hills, and so has specialist foundations to anchor the house to the more stable upper part of the site. The house sits on a braced steel subfloor which forms a carport and storage area, with living areas upstairs. The house utilised prefabricated insulated wall and ceiling panels and has been designed to a higher standard of energy efficiency and performance than minimum Building Code requirements. The house is clad in Totara harvested by the Department of Conservation following a windfall event, increasing sustainability of the house. Structex provided structural design of the foundation and subfloor, with input into SED timber elements in the skillion roof and walls.

Rapaki Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Fiona MacPherson Architecture

Construction: Kumanu

This house was built on a site after the original house was demolished following the Canterbury earthquakes. It is located on the top buffer zone of a mass movement zone on the Port Hills, and so has specialist foundations to anchor the house to the more stable upper part of the site. The house sits on a braced steel subfloor which forms a carport and storage area, with living areas upstairs. The house utilised prefabricated insulated wall and ceiling panels and has been designed to a higher standard of energy efficiency and performance than minimum Building Code requirements. The house is clad in Totara harvested by the Department of Conservation following a windfall event, increasing sustainability of the house. Structex provided structural design of the foundation and subfloor, with input into SED timber elements in the skillion roof and walls.

Conqueror Factory, Yaldhurst, Christchurch

Completion: 2020

Structex has provided site development advice and siteworks design for the development on a 5.7 hectare site in Yaldhurst providing space for a manufacturer of insulated panels and vehicle doors. Structex provided architectural and structural design services for 2 new factory buildings with a total floor area of 6500m².

Conqueror Factory, Yaldhurst, Christchurch

Completion: 2020

Structex has provided site development advice and siteworks design for the development on a 5.7 hectare site in Yaldhurst providing space for a manufacturer of insulated panels and vehicle doors. Structex provided architectural and structural design services for 2 new factory buildings with a total floor area of 6500m².

334 Lincoln Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Richard Proko

Construction: Armitage Williams

Three storey commercial office building with ground floor drive-through and parking, chosen as the EQC office in the aftermath of the 2010 & 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The building foundations are supported on a large gravel raft with lateral loads resisted by rocking block shear walls.

334 Lincoln Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Richard Proko

Construction: Armitage Williams

Three storey commercial office building with ground floor drive-through and parking, chosen as the EQC office in the aftermath of the 2010 & 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The building foundations are supported on a large gravel raft with lateral loads resisted by rocking block shear walls.

334 Lincoln Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Richard Proko

Construction: Armitage Williams

Three storey commercial office building with ground floor drive-through and parking, chosen as the EQC office in the aftermath of the 2010 & 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The building foundations are supported on a large gravel raft with lateral loads resisted by rocking block shear walls.

Location: Hari Hari, West Coast

Structex was engaged to design the powerhouse for the 7.7MW Amethyst Hydro Scheme. This involved the design of a precast concrete building envelope with a removable roof for equipment installation. The foundations were over 4m deep to encompass the penstock generator and tailrace. A challenging design due to the impact of the Alpine Fault located less than 1km away. Health & Safety was the key driver in the design due to the harsh environment and depth of excavations.

Richmond, Nelson

Completion: 2008

Architecture: Bruce Rattray

Construction: Win Win Projects

Structex was engaged to provide structural and siteworks design for an IL3 church complex. The 3000m² facility includes an auditorium hall to seat over 600 people, meeting rooms, cafe, offices and associated amenities. The precast concrete, steelwork and LVL structure sits on 3 hectares in rural Richmond, Nelson.

Addington, Christchurch

Completion: 2005

Architecture: Fulton Ross Team Architects

Construction: Fletcher Construction

The design of these three-storey townhouses was challenged by constraints of time, style and serviceability, demanding a design solution outside of the normal approach.

The solution developed used the benefits of a precast concrete system. Floor systems were a custom precast element including service ducts. Complex stair shapes with winders were formed in a mould with multiple re-uses. Elements were tailored to the capacity of the crawler crane. The architectural aesthetics of traditional cladding forms integrated with the appearance of the traditional neighbourhood.

Design Features:

• Fully precast walls, floors, and stairs with winders.
• Efficient use of concrete for structure, acoustics, fire protection.

Addington, Christchurch

Completion: 2005

Architecture: Fulton Ross Team Architects

Construction: Fletcher Construction

The design of these three-storey townhouses was challenged by constraints of time, style and serviceability, demanding a design solution outside of the normal approach.

The solution developed used the benefits of a precast concrete system. Floor systems were a custom precast element including service ducts. Complex stair shapes with winders were formed in a mould with multiple re-uses. Elements were tailored to the capacity of the crawler crane. The architectural aesthetics of traditional cladding forms integrated with the appearance of the traditional neighbourhood.

Design Features:

• Fully precast walls, floors, and stairs with winders.
• Efficient use of concrete for structure, acoustics, fire protection.

Addington, Christchurch

Completion: 2005

Architecture: Fulton Ross Team Architects

Construction: Fletcher Construction

The design of these three-storey townhouses was challenged by constraints of time, style and serviceability, demanding a design solution outside of the normal approach.

The solution developed used the benefits of a precast concrete system. Floor systems were a custom precast element including service ducts. Complex stair shapes with winders were formed in a mould with multiple re-uses. Elements were tailored to the capacity of the crawler crane. The architectural aesthetics of traditional cladding forms integrated with the appearance of the traditional neighbourhood.

Design Features:

• Fully precast walls, floors, and stairs with winders.
• Efficient use of concrete for structure, acoustics, fire protection.

SH2 Motu Bridge Replacement Temporary Works

Completion: 2019

Construction: Fulton Hogan

Structex was engaged to design the temporary works to enable both the construction of the new Motu bridge, and then the subsequent demolition of the original 1920s single-lane bridge. This involved a creative self-supporting cradle system which removed the need for substantial propping when casting the piers, as well as lifting plans and careful cross-reviews of designer and contractor methodologies. A key challenge which was overcome was ensuring the stability of the original structure when parts were being cut and removed to maintain a safe site for those carrying out the demolition works.

SH2 Motu Bridge Replacement Temporary Works

Completion: 2019

Construction: Fulton Hogan

Structex was engaged to design the temporary works to enable both the construction of the new Motu bridge, and then the subsequent demolition of the original 1920s single-lane bridge. This involved a creative self-supporting cradle system which removed the need for substantial propping when casting the piers, as well as lifting plans and careful cross-reviews of designer and contractor methodologies. A key challenge which was overcome was ensuring the stability of the original structure when parts were being cut and removed to maintain a safe site for those carrying out the demolition works.

Rolleston, Canterbury

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Buchan Group

Construction: Hanham and Philp

Integrated Health Care is an IL4 building designed for post-disaster functionality, due to the needs of its primary building tenant, a medical centre. A pharmacy, bank, retail space and café also occupy the single level 1950m² space. The front wall facades are largely open with glazed doors & walls and an exterior canopy. Exterior walls are precast concrete tilt-up panels with textured features in places. Due to its IL4 status, specific attention was placed on the seismic restraint of plants and services.

Rolleston, Canterbury

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Buchan Group

Construction: Hanham and Philp

Integrated Health Care is an IL4 building designed for post-disaster functionality, due to the needs of its primary building tenant, a medical centre. A pharmacy, bank, retail space and café also occupy the single level 1950m² space. The front wall facades are largely open with glazed doors & walls and an exterior canopy. Exterior walls are precast concrete tilt-up panels with textured features in places. Due to its IL4 status, specific attention was placed on the seismic restraint of plants and services.

112 Tuam St, Christchurch

Completion: 2011

Architecture: Architects Plus

Construction: Armitage Williams

Designed as the new home for Land Information NZ, this three storey office complex was subjected to the 2010 & 2011 Christchurch earthquake sequence in the latter stages of the buildings construction. The building features 2 levels of suspended floors, partially cantilevering over a car parking area, supported by a combination of reinforced concrete tilt panel walls and internal structural steel frames

112 Tuam St, Christchurch

Completion: 2011

Architecture: Architects Plus

Construction: Armitage Williams

Designed as the new home for Land Information NZ, this three storey office complex was subjected to the 2010 & 2011 Christchurch earthquake sequence in the latter stages of the buildings construction. The building features 2 levels of suspended floors, partially cantilevering over a car parking area, supported by a combination of reinforced concrete tilt panel walls and internal structural steel frames

112 Tuam St, Christchurch

Completion: 2011

Architecture: Architects Plus

Construction: Armitage Williams

Designed as the new home for Land Information NZ, this three storey office complex was subjected to the 2010 & 2011 Christchurch earthquake sequence in the latter stages of the buildings construction. The building features 2 levels of suspended floors, partially cantilevering over a car parking area, supported by a combination of reinforced concrete tilt panel walls and internal structural steel frames

112 Tuam St, Christchurch

Completion: 2011

Architecture: Architects Plus

Construction: Armitage Williams

Designed as the new home for Land Information NZ, this three storey office complex was subjected to the 2010 & 2011 Christchurch earthquake sequence in the latter stages of the buildings construction. The building features 2 levels of suspended floors, partially cantilevering over a car parking area, supported by a combination of reinforced concrete tilt panel walls and internal structural steel frames

Completion: 2013

Structex was engaged to provide a structural peer review of the design of the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral. With tight timelines to design and build the temporary replacement for the damaged Christchurch Cathedral, Structex worked with the designers (Warren and Mahoney and Holmes Consulting) to peer review the structural design as the building evolved assisting with the passage of the building through the Building Consent process.

Re:START Container Mall, Cashel St, Christchurch

Completion: 2011-2014 (staged)

Architecture: The Buchan Group

Construction: Leighs Construction

The Re:START Container Mall was a critical part of re-establishing a commercial retail presence back in  the  earthquake-damaged  Christchurch  CBD. Restart  the  Heart  Trust  were  looking  to  create  a “funky” way to kick-start the CBD’s retail sector. It has proved to be a major catalyst to re-establishing business confidence, as well as a strong sign of the resilience of the people of Christchurch and their desire for a vibrant new centre. It has also enabled people, both locals and tourists, to have a close-up view of the demolition and reconstruction of the city, by establishing a “finger” of access into the cordoned red zone. The complex was relocated in 2014 to a prominent corner site alongside the Avon River to make way for  the  re-construction  of  permanent  buildings – further  fulfilling  the  fundamental  motivations  of the project.

Some key design features included a fast-tracked programme of 3 months for detailed design, approvals and construction as well as a future-proofed design of the container modifications to allow for reconfiguration and further modification of the container buildings to accommodate future sites.

Awards:

2013 – ACENZ Innovation Award of Excellence – Merit

Re:START Container Mall, Cashel St, Christchurch

Completion: 2011-2014 (staged)

Architecture: The Buchan Group

Construction: Leighs Construction

The Re:START Container Mall was a critical part of re-establishing a commercial retail presence back in  the  earthquake-damaged  Christchurch  CBD. Restart  the  Heart  Trust  were  looking  to  create  a “funky” way to kick-start the CBD’s retail sector. It has proved to be a major catalyst to re-establishing business confidence, as well as a strong sign of the resilience of the people of Christchurch and their desire for a vibrant new centre. It has also enabled people, both locals and tourists, to have a close-up view of the demolition and reconstruction of the city, by establishing a “finger” of access into the cordoned red zone. The complex was relocated in 2014 to a prominent corner site alongside the Avon River to make way for  the  re-construction  of  permanent  buildings – further  fulfilling  the  fundamental  motivations  of the project.

Some key design features included a fast-tracked programme of 3 months for detailed design, approvals and construction as well as a future-proofed design of the container modifications to allow for reconfiguration and further modification of the container buildings to accommodate future sites.

Awards:

2013 – ACENZ Innovation Award of Excellence – Merit

Re:START Container Mall, Cashel St, Christchurch

Completion: 2011-2014 (staged)

Architecture: The Buchan Group

Construction: Leighs Construction

The Re:START Container Mall was a critical part of re-establishing a commercial retail presence back in  the  earthquake-damaged  Christchurch  CBD. Restart  the  Heart  Trust  were  looking  to  create  a “funky” way to kick-start the CBD’s retail sector. It has proved to be a major catalyst to re-establishing business confidence, as well as a strong sign of the resilience of the people of Christchurch and their desire for a vibrant new centre. It has also enabled people, both locals and tourists, to have a close-up view of the demolition and reconstruction of the city, by establishing a “finger” of access into the cordoned red zone. The complex was relocated in 2014 to a prominent corner site alongside the Avon River to make way for  the  re-construction  of  permanent  buildings – further  fulfilling  the  fundamental  motivations  of the project.

Some key design features included a fast-tracked programme of 3 months for detailed design, approvals and construction as well as a future-proofed design of the container modifications to allow for reconfiguration and further modification of the container buildings to accommodate future sites.

Awards:

2013 – ACENZ Innovation Award of Excellence – Merit

Re:START Container Mall, Cashel St, Christchurch

Completion: 2011-2014 (staged)

Architecture: The Buchan Group

Construction: Leighs Construction

The Re:START Container Mall was a critical part of re-establishing a commercial retail presence back in  the  earthquake-damaged  Christchurch  CBD. Restart  the  Heart  Trust  were  looking  to  create  a “funky” way to kick-start the CBD’s retail sector. It has proved to be a major catalyst to re-establishing business confidence, as well as a strong sign of the resilience of the people of Christchurch and their desire for a vibrant new centre. It has also enabled people, both locals and tourists, to have a close-up view of the demolition and reconstruction of the city, by establishing a “finger” of access into the cordoned red zone. The complex was relocated in 2014 to a prominent corner site alongside the Avon River to make way for  the  re-construction  of  permanent  buildings – further  fulfilling  the  fundamental  motivations  of the project.

Some key design features included a fast-tracked programme of 3 months for detailed design, approvals and construction as well as a future-proofed design of the container modifications to allow for reconfiguration and further modification of the container buildings to accommodate future sites.

Awards:

2013 – ACENZ Innovation Award of Excellence – Merit

Re:START Container Mall, Cashel St, Christchurch

Completion: 2011-2014 (staged)

Architecture: The Buchan Group

Construction: Leighs Construction

The Re:START Container Mall was a critical part of re-establishing a commercial retail presence back in  the  earthquake-damaged  Christchurch  CBD. Restart  the  Heart  Trust  were  looking  to  create  a “funky” way to kick-start the CBD’s retail sector. It has proved to be a major catalyst to re-establishing business confidence, as well as a strong sign of the resilience of the people of Christchurch and their desire for a vibrant new centre. It has also enabled people, both locals and tourists, to have a close-up view of the demolition and reconstruction of the city, by establishing a “finger” of access into the cordoned red zone. The complex was relocated in 2014 to a prominent corner site alongside the Avon River to make way for  the  re-construction  of  permanent  buildings – further  fulfilling  the  fundamental  motivations  of the project.

Some key design features included a fast-tracked programme of 3 months for detailed design, approvals and construction as well as a future-proofed design of the container modifications to allow for reconfiguration and further modification of the container buildings to accommodate future sites.

Awards:

2013 – ACENZ Innovation Award of Excellence – Merit

Re:START Container Mall, Cashel St, Christchurch

Completion: 2011-2014 (staged)

Architecture: The Buchan Group

Construction: Leighs Construction

The Re:START Container Mall was a critical part of re-establishing a commercial retail presence back in  the  earthquake-damaged  Christchurch  CBD. Restart  the  Heart  Trust  were  looking  to  create  a “funky” way to kick-start the CBD’s retail sector. It has proved to be a major catalyst to re-establishing business confidence, as well as a strong sign of the resilience of the people of Christchurch and their desire for a vibrant new centre. It has also enabled people, both locals and tourists, to have a close-up view of the demolition and reconstruction of the city, by establishing a “finger” of access into the cordoned red zone. The complex was relocated in 2014 to a prominent corner site alongside the Avon River to make way for  the  re-construction  of  permanent  buildings – further  fulfilling  the  fundamental  motivations  of the project.

Some key design features included a fast-tracked programme of 3 months for detailed design, approvals and construction as well as a future-proofed design of the container modifications to allow for reconfiguration and further modification of the container buildings to accommodate future sites.

Awards:

2013 – ACENZ Innovation Award of Excellence – Merit

The Hub Hornby, 418 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: The Buchan Group

Construction: Leighs Construction

The Hub is a large existing shopping centre on the west side of Christchurch. Design of major reconstruction started before the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes, and was then modified to account for increased seismic design codes. Whilst constructed in two main stages, the work had to happen around ongoing trading in the centre, requiring careful consideration of construction methodologies in close consultation with the contractor and operators. This implied significant temporary works design, integration with existing building elements and close relationships with the project team throughout to enhance buildability.

Awards: 

2016 – NZ Commercial Projects Awards – Silver

The Hub Hornby, 418 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: The Buchan Group

Construction: Leighs Construction

The Hub is a large existing shopping centre on the west side of Christchurch. Design of major reconstruction started before the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes, and was then modified to account for increased seismic design codes. Whilst constructed in two main stages, the work had to happen around ongoing trading in the centre, requiring careful consideration of construction methodologies in close consultation with the contractor and operators. This implied significant temporary works design, integration with existing building elements and close relationships with the project team throughout to enhance buildability.

Awards: 

2016 – NZ Commercial Projects Awards – Silver

The Hub Hornby, 418 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: The Buchan Group

Construction: Leighs Construction

The Hub is a large existing shopping centre on the west side of Christchurch. Design of major reconstruction started before the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes, and was then modified to account for increased seismic design codes. Whilst constructed in two main stages, the work had to happen around ongoing trading in the centre, requiring careful consideration of construction methodologies in close consultation with the contractor and operators. This implied significant temporary works design, integration with existing building elements and close relationships with the project team throughout to enhance buildability.

Awards: 

2016 – NZ Commercial Projects Awards – Silver

The Hub Hornby, 418 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: The Buchan Group

Construction: Leighs Construction

The Hub is a large existing shopping centre on the west side of Christchurch. Design of major reconstruction started before the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes, and was then modified to account for increased seismic design codes. Whilst constructed in two main stages, the work had to happen around ongoing trading in the centre, requiring careful consideration of construction methodologies in close consultation with the contractor and operators. This implied significant temporary works design, integration with existing building elements and close relationships with the project team throughout to enhance buildability.

Awards: 

2016 – NZ Commercial Projects Awards – Silver

The Hub Hornby, 418 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch

Completion: 2016

Architecture: The Buchan Group

Construction: Leighs Construction

The Hub is a large existing shopping centre on the west side of Christchurch. Design of major reconstruction started before the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes, and was then modified to account for increased seismic design codes. Whilst constructed in two main stages, the work had to happen around ongoing trading in the centre, requiring careful consideration of construction methodologies in close consultation with the contractor and operators. This implied significant temporary works design, integration with existing building elements and close relationships with the project team throughout to enhance buildability.

Awards: 

2016 – NZ Commercial Projects Awards – Silver

Kidd’s Cakes & Bakery, 254 Cranford Street, Christchurch 

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Richard Proko

Construction: Canform Structures

Specifically designed to become the new home for the award winning Kidd’s Cakes & Bakery, this two storey building comprises a cafe style retail shop on the ground floor and both bakery operations and offices above it. The suspended floor features specific provision for heavy loading from ingredient storage (dry & refrigerated) and commercial ovens weighing up to 1.2 tonne. A piled foundation is utilised to accommodate the liquefaction prone soil that contains organic peat deposits.

Awards: 

2016 – NZ Commercial Projects Awards – Bronze

Kidd’s Cakes & Bakery, 254 Cranford Street, Christchurch 

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Richard Proko

Construction: Canform Structures

Specifically designed to become the new home for the award winning Kidd’s Cakes & Bakery, this two storey building comprises a cafe style retail shop on the ground floor and both bakery operations and offices above it. The suspended floor features specific provision for heavy loading from ingredient storage (dry & refrigerated) and commercial ovens weighing up to 1.2 tonne. A piled foundation is utilised to accommodate the liquefaction prone soil that contains organic peat deposits.

Awards: 

2016 – NZ Commercial Projects Awards – Bronze

Kidd’s Cakes & Bakery, 254 Cranford Street, Christchurch 

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Richard Proko

Construction: Canform Structures

Specifically designed to become the new home for the award winning Kidd’s Cakes & Bakery, this two storey building comprises a cafe style retail shop on the ground floor and both bakery operations and offices above it. The suspended floor features specific provision for heavy loading from ingredient storage (dry & refrigerated) and commercial ovens weighing up to 1.2 tonne. A piled foundation is utilised to accommodate the liquefaction prone soil that contains organic peat deposits.

Awards: 

2016 – NZ Commercial Projects Awards – Bronze

48 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Buchan Group

Construction: Buildcrete

This three-storey 2000m² office building was constructed in 2007, predominantly in precast concrete, and on geotechnical engineering advice was founded on a 1m deep gravel raft. As expected given the site ground conditions, and as predicted by the geotechnical engineer, the building performed well in the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence but suffered from liquefaction-induced settlement. Structex was engaged once again post-earthquake to design an innovative re-levelling procedure that has now been successfully implemented and the building is once again in use and prepared for any future events.

48 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Buchan Group

Construction: Buildcrete

This three-storey 2000m² office building was constructed in 2007, predominantly in precast concrete, and on geotechnical engineering advice was founded on a 1m deep gravel raft. As expected given the site ground conditions, and as predicted by the geotechnical engineer, the building performed well in the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence but suffered from liquefaction-induced settlement. Structex was engaged once again post-earthquake to design an innovative re-levelling procedure that has now been successfully implemented and the building is once again in use and prepared for any future events.