47 London Street, Lyttelton

Completion: 2011

Construction: Freeman Ball Developments

This Lyttelton institution was urgently put back into business thanks to the Structex team. Work was undertaken to repair earthquake damage, strengthen the building and enlarge the commercial kitchen, while retaining the key period features and under tight timeframes.

47 London Street, Lyttelton

Completion: 2011

Construction: Freeman Ball Developments

This Lyttelton institution was urgently put back into business thanks to the Structex team. Work was undertaken to repair earthquake damage, strengthen the building and enlarge the commercial kitchen, while retaining the key period features and under tight timeframes.

47 London Street, Lyttelton

Completion: 2011

Construction: Freeman Ball Developments

This Lyttelton institution was urgently put back into business thanks to the Structex team. Work was undertaken to repair earthquake damage, strengthen the building and enlarge the commercial kitchen, while retaining the key period features and under tight timeframes.

Yealands Estate Winery, Marlborough

Completion: 2008

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Robinson Construction

Structex worked with Apollo Projects on the delivery of this renowned $35m, 10,000 tonne winery facility on a green field site near Seddon. The highly acclaimed project included numerous landmark and award-winning sustainable features. Work has continued since the first vintage, as the winery continues to expand to meet production growth, and included a rapid response to the 2013 Seddon earthquake that caused extensive damage to the wine tanks.

Yealands Estate Winery, Marlborough

Completion: 2008

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Robinson Construction

Structex worked with Apollo Projects on the delivery of this renowned $35m, 10,000 tonne winery facility on a green field site near Seddon. The highly acclaimed project included numerous landmark and award-winning sustainable features. Work has continued since the first vintage, as the winery continues to expand to meet production growth, and included a rapid response to the 2013 Seddon earthquake that caused extensive damage to the wine tanks.

Yealands Estate Winery, Marlborough

Completion: 2008

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Robinson Construction

Structex worked with Apollo Projects on the delivery of this renowned $35m, 10,000 tonne winery facility on a green field site near Seddon. The highly acclaimed project included numerous landmark and award-winning sustainable features. Work has continued since the first vintage, as the winery continues to expand to meet production growth, and included a rapid response to the 2013 Seddon earthquake that caused extensive damage to the wine tanks.

Yealands Estate Winery, Marlborough

Completion: 2008

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Robinson Construction

Structex worked with Apollo Projects on the delivery of this renowned $35m, 10,000 tonne winery facility on a green field site near Seddon. The highly acclaimed project included numerous landmark and award-winning sustainable features. Work has continued since the first vintage, as the winery continues to expand to meet production growth, and included a rapid response to the 2013 Seddon earthquake that caused extensive damage to the wine tanks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dunedin Airport

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Baker Garden Architects

Construction: Signal Management Group

Structex provided structural engineering expertise for the strengthening and extension of Dunedin International Airport Limited’s (DIAL) existing baggage handling area. Major reconfiguration of the facility was required to accommodate improved trolley movements and the new partially suspended Glidepath baggage handling equipment. In collaboration with Signal Management Group, a short design period with staged construction was employed for minimal disturbance to airport operations. An Importance Level 3 was adopted for the 1200m² single-storey steel frame building.

Dunedin Airport

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Baker Garden Architects

Construction: Signal Management Group

Structex provided structural engineering expertise for the strengthening and extension of Dunedin International Airport Limited’s (DIAL) existing baggage handling area. Major reconfiguration of the facility was required to accommodate improved trolley movements and the new partially suspended Glidepath baggage handling equipment. In collaboration with Signal Management Group, a short design period with staged construction was employed for minimal disturbance to airport operations. An Importance Level 3 was adopted for the 1200m² single-storey steel frame building.

Dunedin Airport

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Baker Garden Architects

Construction: Signal Management Group

Structex provided structural engineering expertise for the strengthening and extension of Dunedin International Airport Limited’s (DIAL) existing baggage handling area. Major reconfiguration of the facility was required to accommodate improved trolley movements and the new partially suspended Glidepath baggage handling equipment. In collaboration with Signal Management Group, a short design period with staged construction was employed for minimal disturbance to airport operations. An Importance Level 3 was adopted for the 1200m² single-storey steel frame building.

Dunedin Airport

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Baker Garden Architects

Construction: Signal Management Group

Structex provided structural engineering expertise for the strengthening and extension of Dunedin International Airport Limited’s (DIAL) existing baggage handling area. Major reconfiguration of the facility was required to accommodate improved trolley movements and the new partially suspended Glidepath baggage handling equipment. In collaboration with Signal Management Group, a short design period with staged construction was employed for minimal disturbance to airport operations. An Importance Level 3 was adopted for the 1200m² single-storey steel frame building.

16 London Street, Lyttelton

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Don Donnithorne Architects

This quant old bookshop in Lyttelton has been refurbished into a popular new bar while still retaining some of the its period features. Structex were instrumental in designing the structural repair and strengthening works to work with the distinctive new interior fitout.

16 London Street, Lyttelton

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Don Donnithorne Architects

This quant old bookshop in Lyttelton has been refurbished into a popular new bar while still retaining some of the its period features. Structex were instrumental in designing the structural repair and strengthening works to work with the distinctive new interior fitout.

16 London Street, Lyttelton

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Don Donnithorne Architects

This quant old bookshop in Lyttelton has been refurbished into a popular new bar while still retaining some of the its period features. Structex were instrumental in designing the structural repair and strengthening works to work with the distinctive new interior fitout.

Riccarton Bush, Christchurch

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Tony Ussher

Construction: Simon Construction

Structex were engaged to provide seismic strengthening design and specify earthquake repairs to this building. Careful co-ordination with the entire project team was needed to ensure the fabric of this important heritage structure was retained.

Riccarton Bush, Christchurch

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Tony Ussher

Construction: Simon Construction

Structex were engaged to provide seismic strengthening design and specify earthquake repairs to this building. Careful co-ordination with the entire project team was needed to ensure the fabric of this important heritage structure was retained.

Riccarton Bush, Christchurch

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Tony Ussher

Construction: Simon Construction

Structex were engaged to provide seismic strengthening design and specify earthquake repairs to this building. Careful co-ordination with the entire project team was needed to ensure the fabric of this important heritage structure was retained.

Riccarton Bush, Christchurch

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Tony Ussher

Construction: Simon Construction

Structex were engaged to provide seismic strengthening design and specify earthquake repairs to this building. Careful co-ordination with the entire project team was needed to ensure the fabric of this important heritage structure was retained.

Riccarton Bush, Christchurch

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Tony Ussher

Construction: Simon Construction

Structex were engaged to provide seismic strengthening design and specify earthquake repairs to this building. Careful co-ordination with the entire project team was needed to ensure the fabric of this important heritage structure was retained.

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.

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.

Design features:

• A complex project, staged to suit operational requirements
• Intergration with existing building elements
• Close relationship with the project team throughout to enhance buildability
• Significant temporary works design

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.

Design features:

• A complex project, staged to suit operational requirements
• Intergration with existing building elements
• Close relationship with the project team throughout to enhance buildability
• Significant temporary works design

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.

Design features:

• A complex project, staged to suit operational requirements
• Intergration with existing building elements
• Close relationship with the project team throughout to enhance buildability
• Significant temporary works design

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.

Design features:

• A complex project, staged to suit operational requirements
• Intergration with existing building elements
• Close relationship with the project team throughout to enhance buildability
• Significant temporary works design

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.

Design features:

• A complex project, staged to suit operational requirements
• Intergration with existing building elements
• Close relationship with the project team throughout to enhance buildability
• Significant temporary works design

565 Wairakei Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Apollo Projects

This two-storey high, 3200m2 building, was designed  to Importance Level 4 for Orion’s South Island headquarters, ensuring an appropriate level of post-disaster functionality. The building is constructed using steel-frames designed with removable links in eccentrically braced frames enabling speedy reinstatement and re-occupation following significant earthquake events.

565 Wairakei Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Apollo Projects

This two-storey high, 3200m2 building, was designed  to Importance Level 4 for Orion’s South Island headquarters, ensuring an appropriate level of post-disaster functionality. The building is constructed using steel-frames designed with removable links in eccentrically braced frames enabling speedy reinstatement and re-occupation following significant earthquake events.

565 Wairakei Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Apollo Projects

This two-storey high, 3200m2 building, was designed  to Importance Level 4 for Orion’s South Island headquarters, ensuring an appropriate level of post-disaster functionality. The building is constructed using steel-frames designed with removable links in eccentrically braced frames enabling speedy reinstatement and re-occupation following significant earthquake events.

565 Wairakei Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Apollo Projects

This two-storey high, 3200m2 building, was designed  to Importance Level 4 for Orion’s South Island headquarters, ensuring an appropriate level of post-disaster functionality. The building is constructed using steel-frames designed with removable links in eccentrically braced frames enabling speedy reinstatement and re-occupation following significant earthquake events.

565 Wairakei Road, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Apollo Projects

This two-storey high, 3200m2 building, was designed  to Importance Level 4 for Orion’s South Island headquarters, ensuring an appropriate level of post-disaster functionality. The building is constructed using steel-frames designed with removable links in eccentrically braced frames enabling speedy reinstatement and re-occupation following significant earthquake events.

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Richard Proko

Construction: Armitage Williams

Description:

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 earthquakes

Design Features:

Foundations supported on raft of fill extending beyond the line of the foundation. Lateral loads resisted by rocking of block walls on foundations.

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Richard Proko

Construction: Armitage Williams

Description:

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 earthquakes

Design Features:

Foundations supported on raft of fill extending beyond the line of the foundation. Lateral loads resisted by rocking of block walls on foundations.

Completion: 2009

Architecture: Richard Proko

Construction: Armitage Williams

Description:

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 earthquakes

Design Features:

Foundations supported on raft of fill extending beyond the line of the foundation. Lateral loads resisted by rocking of block walls on foundations.

Riverlands, Marlborough

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Apollo Projects

Structex planned and designed this $12m, 6000 tonne green field winery in the Cloudy Bay Business Park near Blenheim. The main building is 3100 m2 and includes a two storey office and amenities building. The process flow was designed to take advantage of the sloping site.

Riverlands, Marlborough

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Apollo Projects

Structex planned and designed this $12m, 6000 tonne green field winery in the Cloudy Bay Business Park near Blenheim. The main building is 3100 m2 and includes a two storey office and amenities building. The process flow was designed to take advantage of the sloping site.

Riverlands, Marlborough

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Apollo Projects

Structex planned and designed this $12m, 6000 tonne green field winery in the Cloudy Bay Business Park near Blenheim. The main building is 3100 m2 and includes a two storey office and amenities building. The process flow was designed to take advantage of the sloping site.

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.

Design Features:

• Eccentric k-braced  frame tube.
• Stacked car parking.

Awards: 

2010 – ACENZ Award of Excellence – Merit

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.

Design Features:

• Eccentric k-braced  frame tube.
• Stacked car parking.

Awards: 

2010 – ACENZ Award of Excellence – Merit

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.

Design Features:

• Eccentric k-braced  frame tube.
• Stacked car parking.

Awards: 

2010 – ACENZ Award of Excellence – Merit

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.

Design Features:

• Eccentric k-braced  frame tube.
• Stacked car parking.

Awards: 

2010 – ACENZ Award of Excellence – Merit

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.

Design Features:

• Eccentric k-braced  frame tube.
• Stacked car parking.

Awards: 

2010 – ACENZ Award of Excellence – Merit

Lyttelton Port, Christchurch

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Athfield Architects

Construction: Naylor Love

This three-storey building provides facilities for both the port’s administration and operations staff, including office space, meeting rooms, locker rooms and a cafeteria, and features exposed structure throughout. The building is located on the waterfront on reclaimed land, and is supported on piles. To minimise seismic risk to the client, the building was designed to Importance Level 3, and the concrete shear walls were designed with a high level of detailing, to reduce the likely damage in a large earthquake.

Lyttelton Port, Christchurch

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Athfield Architects

Construction: Naylor Love

This three-storey building provides facilities for both the port’s administration and operations staff, including office space, meeting rooms, locker rooms and a cafeteria, and features exposed structure throughout. The building is located on the waterfront on reclaimed land, and is supported on piles. To minimise seismic risk to the client, the building was designed to Importance Level 3, and the concrete shear walls were designed with a high level of detailing, to reduce the likely damage in a large earthquake.

Lyttelton Port, Christchurch

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Athfield Architects

Construction: Naylor Love

This three-storey building provides facilities for both the port’s administration and operations staff, including office space, meeting rooms, locker rooms and a cafeteria, and features exposed structure throughout. The building is located on the waterfront on reclaimed land, and is supported on piles. To minimise seismic risk to the client, the building was designed to Importance Level 3, and the concrete shear walls were designed with a high level of detailing, to reduce the likely damage in a large earthquake.

Lyttelton Port, Christchurch

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Athfield Architects

Construction: Naylor Love

This three-storey building provides facilities for both the port’s administration and operations staff, including office space, meeting rooms, locker rooms and a cafeteria, and features exposed structure throughout. The building is located on the waterfront on reclaimed land, and is supported on piles. To minimise seismic risk to the client, the building was designed to Importance Level 3, and the concrete shear walls were designed with a high level of detailing, to reduce the likely damage in a large earthquake.

Lyttelton Port, Christchurch

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Athfield Architects

Construction: Naylor Love

This three-storey building provides facilities for both the port’s administration and operations staff, including office space, meeting rooms, locker rooms and a cafeteria, and features exposed structure throughout. The building is located on the waterfront on reclaimed land, and is supported on piles. To minimise seismic risk to the client, the building was designed to Importance Level 3, and the concrete shear walls were designed with a high level of detailing, to reduce the likely damage in a large earthquake.

In Progress

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.

Alfred Street, Blenheim

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Robinson Construction

Winstanley Kerridge is a new three-storey commerical building in the Blenheim town centre. The building provides hospitality and office space, predominantly to its namesake accounting firm Winstanley Kerridge. Structex acted in a lead consultant role while undertaking full structural design services for the project.

The building is primarily of precast concrete construction, including the flooring system, columns and walls. The latter typically forms the lateral load resisting system as well as much of the exterior facade. These were detailed to reduce the amount of damage in an earthquake event. Curtain wall glazing and a decorative aluminium screen complete the exterior look. A large geogrid reinforced gravel raft sits beneath the building to mitigate the risk of lateral spreading, due to its proximity to the nearly Taylor River.

Alfred Street, Blenheim

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Robinson Construction

Winstanley Kerridge is a new three-storey commerical building in the Blenheim town centre. The building provides hospitality and office space, predominantly to its namesake accounting firm Winstanley Kerridge. Structex acted in a lead consultant role while undertaking full structural design services for the project.

The building is primarily of precast concrete construction, including the flooring system, columns and walls. The latter typically forms the lateral load resisting system as well as much of the exterior facade. These were detailed to reduce the amount of damage in an earthquake event. Curtain wall glazing and a decorative aluminium screen complete the exterior look. A large geogrid reinforced gravel raft sits beneath the building to mitigate the risk of lateral spreading, due to its proximity to the nearly Taylor River.

Alfred Street, Blenheim

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Robinson Construction

Winstanley Kerridge is a new three-storey commerical building in the Blenheim town centre. The building provides hospitality and office space, predominantly to its namesake accounting firm Winstanley Kerridge. Structex acted in a lead consultant role while undertaking full structural design services for the project.

The building is primarily of precast concrete construction, including the flooring system, columns and walls. The latter typically forms the lateral load resisting system as well as much of the exterior facade. These were detailed to reduce the amount of damage in an earthquake event. Curtain wall glazing and a decorative aluminium screen complete the exterior look. A large geogrid reinforced gravel raft sits beneath the building to mitigate the risk of lateral spreading, due to its proximity to the nearly Taylor River.

Alfred Street, Blenheim

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Robinson Construction

Winstanley Kerridge is a new three-storey commerical building in the Blenheim town centre. The building provides hospitality and office space, predominantly to its namesake accounting firm Winstanley Kerridge. Structex acted in a lead consultant role while undertaking full structural design services for the project.

The building is primarily of precast concrete construction, including the flooring system, columns and walls. The latter typically forms the lateral load resisting system as well as much of the exterior facade. These were detailed to reduce the amount of damage in an earthquake event. Curtain wall glazing and a decorative aluminium screen complete the exterior look. A large geogrid reinforced gravel raft sits beneath the building to mitigate the risk of lateral spreading, due to its proximity to the nearly Taylor River.

Alfred Street, Blenheim

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Robinson Construction

Winstanley Kerridge is a new three-storey commerical building in the Blenheim town centre. The building provides hospitality and office space, predominantly to its namesake accounting firm Winstanley Kerridge. Structex acted in a lead consultant role while undertaking full structural design services for the project.

The building is primarily of precast concrete construction, including the flooring system, columns and walls. The latter typically forms the lateral load resisting system as well as much of the exterior facade. These were detailed to reduce the amount of damage in an earthquake event. Curtain wall glazing and a decorative aluminium screen complete the exterior look. A large geogrid reinforced gravel raft sits beneath the building to mitigate the risk of lateral spreading, due to its proximity to the nearly Taylor River.

Alfred Street, Blenheim

Completion: 2017

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Robinson Construction

Winstanley Kerridge is a new three-storey commerical building in the Blenheim town centre. The building provides hospitality and office space, predominantly to its namesake accounting firm Winstanley Kerridge. Structex acted in a lead consultant role while undertaking full structural design services for the project.

The building is primarily of precast concrete construction, including the flooring system, columns and walls. The latter typically forms the lateral load resisting system as well as much of the exterior facade. These were detailed to reduce the amount of damage in an earthquake event. Curtain wall glazing and a decorative aluminium screen complete the exterior look. A large geogrid reinforced gravel raft sits beneath the building to mitigate the risk of lateral spreading, due to its proximity to the nearly Taylor River.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Completion: 2018

Architecture: DLA

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

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

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

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.

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.

Westwood Business Park, Blenheim

Completion: 2016

Architecture: Structex and Coresteel

Construction: Robinsons Construction

Designed to house the Marlborough region administrative staff, the local retail store and the regions distribution warehouse, the PGG Wrightson building in Westwood Business Park was delivered as a combined effort between Structex, Coresteel and Robinson Construction.

Structex completed the architectural and structural design of the office and retail areas while Coresteel designed the warehouse. Using BIM principles as the basis for collaboration between the two design parties, the building went together seamlessly.

Westwood Business Park, Blenheim

Completion: 2016

Architecture: Structex and Coresteel

Construction: Robinsons Construction

Designed to house the Marlborough region administrative staff, the local retail store and the regions distribution warehouse, the PGG Wrightson building in Westwood Business Park was delivered as a combined effort between Structex, Coresteel and Robinson Construction.

Structex completed the architectural and structural design of the office and retail areas while Coresteel designed the warehouse. Using BIM principles as the basis for collaboration between the two design parties, the building went together seamlessly.

20 Cashel Street, Christchurch

Completion: 2015

Architecture: Sheppard & Rout

Construction: Fletcher Construction

After the demolition of their building in the Canterbury earthquakes, Structex helped the Child Cancer Foundation and the rest of the project team, who all made various donations of time and materials, to deliver a new home for this great organisation.

Being predominantly a steel and timber construction, the building is supported on hollow timber piles to overcome the local ground issues.

Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Ikon Architecture

Contractor: Apollo Projects

Go Rentals is one of a handful of rental car buildings Structex has designed for the Christchurch International Airport. The site comprises of 3 separate buildings to facilitate the companies needs for Reception, workshop, carwash and grooming areas.

With large external cantilevering canopies and internal mezzanine levels, there are some interesting design features in these buildings. Alongside the structural design, Structex was also engaged to coordinate the construction within the building of the complex car washing equipment that required trenching and careful planning of mechanical services.

Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Ikon Architecture

Contractor: Apollo Projects

Go Rentals is one of a handful of rental car buildings Structex has designed for the Christchurch International Airport. The site comprises of 3 separate buildings to facilitate the companies needs for Reception, workshop, carwash and grooming areas.

With large external cantilevering canopies and internal mezzanine levels, there are some interesting design features in these buildings. Alongside the structural design, Structex was also engaged to coordinate the construction within the building of the complex car washing equipment that required trenching and careful planning of mechanical services.

Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Ikon Architecture

Contractor: Apollo Projects

Go Rentals is one of a handful of rental car buildings Structex has designed for the Christchurch International Airport. The site comprises of 3 separate buildings to facilitate the companies needs for Reception, workshop, carwash and grooming areas.

With large external cantilevering canopies and internal mezzanine levels, there are some interesting design features in these buildings. Alongside the structural design, Structex was also engaged to coordinate the construction within the building of the complex car washing equipment that required trenching and careful planning of mechanical services.

Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Ikon Architecture

Contractor: Apollo Projects

Go Rentals is one of a handful of rental car buildings Structex has designed for the Christchurch International Airport. The site comprises of 3 separate buildings to facilitate the companies needs for Reception, workshop, carwash and grooming areas.

With large external cantilevering canopies and internal mezzanine levels, there are some interesting design features in these buildings. Alongside the structural design, Structex was also engaged to coordinate the construction within the building of the complex car washing equipment that required trenching and careful planning of mechanical services.

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 is a two storey building comprises of the cafe style retail shop on the ground floor, with the bakery operations and offices located above the first floor.

Design Features:

• Commercial bakery on suspended floor – specific provision made in design for heavy loading from ingredient storage (dry & refrigerated) to commercial ovens weighing up to 1.2 tonne.
• Piled foundation utilised to accomodate liquefaction prone soil with organic peat deposits.

Awards:

2016 – NZ Commercial Building Award – Retail

500 Colombo Street, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Gary Mason Construction

Severely damaged following the Canterbury earthquakes, this project restored the building to 100% NBS while retaining the early 1900’s street frontage and ornate plaster ceiling.

500 Colombo Street, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Gary Mason Construction

Severely damaged following the Canterbury earthquakes, this project restored the building to 100% NBS while retaining the early 1900’s street frontage and ornate plaster ceiling.

500 Colombo Street, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Gary Mason Construction

Severely damaged following the Canterbury earthquakes, this project restored the building to 100% NBS while retaining the early 1900’s street frontage and ornate plaster ceiling.

500 Colombo Street, Christchurch

Completion: 2013

Architecture: Nott Architects

Construction: Gary Mason Construction

Severely damaged following the Canterbury earthquakes, this project restored the building to 100% NBS while retaining the early 1900’s street frontage and ornate plaster ceiling.

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Warren and Mahoney

Contractor: Apollo Projects

The new $38.6 million QEII centre replaces the former Commonwealth games venue that was significantly damaged and subsequently demolished.

The 5500-square-metre facility features a 130m long hydroslide, a 25x25m lap pool, a toddlers pool with adjoining splash pad, a lazy river, a learn-to-swim pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a spa, sauna and steam room. The hydroslide boasts New Zealand’s first Aquasphere, where riders enter a giant sphere and bank around the walls before dropping back into the high-speed twists and turns.

Among the engineering innovations present are the moveable pool floor and ground improvement works. The 25m 10-lane pool has a moveable floor, which can be raised and lowered to allow for deep-water activity at one end and shallower activities such as aqua fitness and swimming lessons at the other. As the area suffered major liquefaction in the earthquakes, the building footprint sits atop some two thousand rammed aggregate piers (RAP’s). The 600mm diameter RAP’s extend to a depth of 4m and serve to create a stiff soil crust that supports the foundations and reduces the susceptibility to liquefaction and differential settlement.

Completion: 2018

Architecture: Warren and Mahoney

Contractor: Apollo Projects

The new $38.6 million QEII centre replaces the former Commonwealth games venue that was significantly damaged and subsequently demolished.

The 5500-square-metre facility features a 130m long hydroslide, a 25x25m lap pool, a toddlers pool with adjoining splash pad, a lazy river, a learn-to-swim pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a spa, sauna and steam room. The hydroslide boasts New Zealand’s first Aquasphere, where riders enter a giant sphere and bank around the walls before dropping back into the high-speed twists and turns.

Among the engineering innovations present are the moveable pool floor and ground improvement works. The 25m 10-lane pool has a moveable floor, which can be raised and lowered to allow for deep-water activity at one end and shallower activities such as aqua fitness and swimming lessons at the other. As the area suffered major liquefaction in the earthquakes, the building footprint sits atop some two thousand rammed aggregate piers (RAP’s). The 600mm diameter RAP’s extend to a depth of 4m and serve to create a stiff soil crust that supports the foundations and reduces the susceptibility to liquefaction and differential settlement.

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.

Rolleston, Canterbury

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Buchan Group

Construction: Hanham and Philp

This L-shaped building is a single level building with a footprint area of 1926 m2. The primary building tenant  is  a  medical  centre,  designed  to  be operational  immediately  after  a  disaster. As  well,  a pharmacy, bank, retail space and a café will also occupy the building. 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.

Design Features:

• An Importance Level 4 structure for post-disaster functionality.
• Specific attention to the seismic securing of plant and services.
• A relatively low cost – high performance building complex.

Rolleston, Canterbury

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Buchan Group

Construction: Hanham and Philp

This L-shaped building is a single level building with a footprint area of 1926 m2. The primary building tenant  is  a  medical  centre,  designed  to  be operational  immediately  after  a  disaster. As  well,  a pharmacy, bank, retail space and a café will also occupy the building. 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.

Design Features:

• An Importance Level 4 structure for post-disaster functionality.
• Specific attention to the seismic securing of plant and services.
• A relatively low cost – high performance building complex.

Rolleston, Canterbury

Completion: 2014

Architecture: Buchan Group

Construction: Hanham and Philp

This L-shaped building is a single level building with a footprint area of 1926 m2. The primary building tenant  is  a  medical  centre,  designed  to  be operational  immediately  after  a  disaster. As  well,  a pharmacy, bank, retail space and a café will also occupy the building. 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.

Design Features:

• An Importance Level 4 structure for post-disaster functionality.
• Specific attention to the seismic securing of plant and services.
• A relatively low cost – high performance building complex.

Cashel St, Christchurch

Original Completion: 2011

Partial Relocation: 2012

Major Relocation: 2014

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.

Design Features:

• Fast-tracked programme of 3 months for detailed design, approvals and construction.
• Future-proofed design of the container modifications allows for reconfiguration and further modification of the container buildings to accommodate future sites.

Awards:

2013 – ACENZ Innovation Award of Excellence – Merit

Cashel St, Christchurch

Original Completion: 2011

Partial Relocation: 2012

Major Relocation: 2014

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.

Design Features:

• Fast-tracked programme of 3 months for detailed design, approvals and construction.
• Future-proofed design of the container modifications allows for reconfiguration and further modification of the container buildings to accommodate future sites.

Awards:

2013 – ACENZ Innovation Award of Excellence – Merit

Cashel St, Christchurch

Original Completion: 2011

Partial Relocation: 2012

Major Relocation: 2014

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.

Design Features:

• Fast-tracked programme of 3 months for detailed design, approvals and construction.
• Future-proofed design of the container modifications allows for reconfiguration and further modification of the container buildings to accommodate future sites.

Awards:

2013 – ACENZ Innovation Award of Excellence – Merit

Cashel St, Christchurch

Original Completion: 2011

Partial Relocation: 2012

Major Relocation: 2014

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.

Design Features:

• Fast-tracked programme of 3 months for detailed design, approvals and construction.
• Future-proofed design of the container modifications allows for reconfiguration and further modification of the container buildings to accommodate future sites.

Awards:

2013 – ACENZ Innovation Award of Excellence – Merit

Cashel St, Christchurch

Original Completion: 2011

Partial Relocation: 2012

Major Relocation: 2014

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.

Design Features:

• Fast-tracked programme of 3 months for detailed design, approvals and construction.
• Future-proofed design of the container modifications allows for reconfiguration and further modification of the container buildings to accommodate future sites.

Awards:

2013 – ACENZ Innovation Award of Excellence – Merit

Dakota Park, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2015

Architecture: Noel Strez Architects

Construction: Hanham & Philp

Structex was engaged by Christchurch International Airport Limited to provide structural engineering expertise for this manufacturing and administration facility. The 3600m2 warehouse features a bespoke 20m high section to house the tenant’s unique manufacturing equipment but was designed to be easily removed to provide future flexibility for the landlord.

Collaboration between parties was key contributor to the success of the project through: sharing of 3D models between Structex and the architect, significantly improving co-ordination; discussion with preferred contractors on construction sequence and materials during design phase; sharing structural model with steel fabricator to reduce lead time on critical path element.

Dakota Park, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2015

Architecture: Noel Strez Architects

Construction: Hanham & Philp

Structex was engaged by Christchurch International Airport Limited to provide structural engineering expertise for this manufacturing and administration facility. The 3600m2 warehouse features a bespoke 20m high section to house the tenant’s unique manufacturing equipment but was designed to be easily removed to provide future flexibility for the landlord.

Collaboration between parties was key contributor to the success of the project through: sharing of 3D models between Structex and the architect, significantly improving co-ordination; discussion with preferred contractors on construction sequence and materials during design phase; sharing structural model with steel fabricator to reduce lead time on critical path element.

Dakota Park, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2015

Architecture: Noel Strez Architects

Construction: Hanham & Philp

Structex was engaged by Christchurch International Airport Limited to provide structural engineering expertise for this manufacturing and administration facility. The 3600m2 warehouse features a bespoke 20m high section to house the tenant’s unique manufacturing equipment but was designed to be easily removed to provide future flexibility for the landlord.

Collaboration between parties was key contributor to the success of the project through: sharing of 3D models between Structex and the architect, significantly improving co-ordination; discussion with preferred contractors on construction sequence and materials during design phase; sharing structural model with steel fabricator to reduce lead time on critical path element.

Dakota Park, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2015

Architecture: Noel Strez Architects

Construction: Hanham & Philp

Structex was engaged by Christchurch International Airport Limited to provide structural engineering expertise for this manufacturing and administration facility. The 3600m2 warehouse features a bespoke 20m high section to house the tenant’s unique manufacturing equipment but was designed to be easily removed to provide future flexibility for the landlord.

Collaboration between parties was key contributor to the success of the project through: sharing of 3D models between Structex and the architect, significantly improving co-ordination; discussion with preferred contractors on construction sequence and materials during design phase; sharing structural model with steel fabricator to reduce lead time on critical path element.

Dakota Park, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2015

Architecture: Noel Strez Architects

Construction: Hanham & Philp

Structex was engaged by Christchurch International Airport Limited to provide structural engineering expertise for this manufacturing and administration facility. The 3600m2 warehouse features a bespoke 20m high section to house the tenant’s unique manufacturing equipment but was designed to be easily removed to provide future flexibility for the landlord.

Collaboration between parties was key contributor to the success of the project through: sharing of 3D models between Structex and the architect, significantly improving co-ordination; discussion with preferred contractors on construction sequence and materials during design phase; sharing structural model with steel fabricator to reduce lead time on critical path element.

Dakota Park, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2015

Architecture: Noel Strez Architects

Construction: Hanham & Philp

Structex was engaged by Christchurch International Airport Limited to provide structural engineering expertise for this manufacturing and administration facility. The 3600m2 warehouse features a bespoke 20m high section to house the tenant’s unique manufacturing equipment but was designed to be easily removed to provide future flexibility for the landlord.

Collaboration between parties was key contributor to the success of the project through: sharing of 3D models between Structex and the architect, significantly improving co-ordination; discussion with preferred contractors on construction sequence and materials during design phase; sharing structural model with steel fabricator to reduce lead time on critical path element.

Dakota Park, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2015

Architecture: Noel Strez Architects

Construction: Hanham & Philp

Structex was engaged by Christchurch International Airport Limited to provide structural engineering expertise for this manufacturing and administration facility. The 3600m2 warehouse features a bespoke 20m high section to house the tenant’s unique manufacturing equipment but was designed to be easily removed to provide future flexibility for the landlord.

Collaboration between parties was key contributor to the success of the project through: sharing of 3D models between Structex and the architect, significantly improving co-ordination; discussion with preferred contractors on construction sequence and materials during design phase; sharing structural model with steel fabricator to reduce lead time on critical path element.

Dakota Park, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2015

Architecture: Noel Strez Architects

Construction: Hanham & Philp

Structex was engaged by Christchurch International Airport Limited to provide structural engineering expertise for this manufacturing and administration facility. The 3600m2 warehouse features a bespoke 20m high section to house the tenant’s unique manufacturing equipment but was designed to be easily removed to provide future flexibility for the landlord.

Collaboration between parties was key contributor to the success of the project through: sharing of 3D models between Structex and the architect, significantly improving co-ordination; discussion with preferred contractors on construction sequence and materials during design phase; sharing structural model with steel fabricator to reduce lead time on critical path element.

Dakota Park, Christchurch Airport

Completion: 2015

Architecture: Noel Strez Architects

Construction: Hanham & Philp

Structex was engaged by Christchurch International Airport Limited to provide structural engineering expertise for this manufacturing and administration facility. The 3600m2 warehouse features a bespoke 20m high section to house the tenant’s unique manufacturing equipment but was designed to be easily removed to provide future flexibility for the landlord.

Collaboration between parties was key contributor to the success of the project through: sharing of 3D models between Structex and the architect, significantly improving co-ordination; discussion with preferred contractors on construction sequence and materials during design phase; sharing structural model with steel fabricator to reduce lead time on critical path element.