ARCHITECTURE BUILD
PROJECT AWARDS
NZIA NZ Architecture Award 2021
NZIA NZ Local Architecture Award 2021
NZ Best Awards 2021 - Gold Pin
NZ Resene Colour Award
CLIENT
Newshoots ECEC
BRIEF
The was to rejuvenate the site by creating a nature-centric design that interweaves environment and classroom, while achieving the client’s programmatic requirements and integrating sustainable practices.
Design that give a sense of calmness while inviting curiosity through a sensory experience have been proven to provide a powerful platform for growth and Learning. These elements were at the forefront of the design approach and explored through materials, form, scale, and layout.
VISION
Upon arrival children walk along an elevated timber bridge over the native plants and rejuvenated wetland and immediately experience a sense of adventure and exploration. Looking around sparks the imagination and fosters a feeling of leaving the everyday and entering a unique world.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
I used a series of simple clear diagrams that break down the key complex concepts step by step help the client, consultants, contractor understand exactly my intent. They can immediately engage and get around my vision. This makes future tricky conversations much easier when they are sold on the idea.
FACILITATING TEAMS
Delivering a project of this scale and complexity requires constant communication and co-ordination between everyone involved. I know the building intimately therefore its my job to ensure everyone is clear about how it goes together and all disciplines are co-ordinated. I have to wear all the consultants hats to understand their discipline enough to ask the right question to ensure everything integrates as design. This takes incredible listening and personable skills which I bring to the table.
ARCHITECTURE BUILD
PROJECT AWARDS
NZIA NZ Architecture Award 2021
NZIA NZ Local Architecture Award 2021
NZ Best Awards 2021 - Gold Pin
NZ Resene Colour Award
CLIENT
Newshoots ECEC
BRIEF
The was to rejuvenate the site by creating a nature-centric design that interweaves environment and classroom, while achieving the client’s programmatic requirements and integrating sustainable practices.
Design that give a sense of calmness while inviting curiosity through a sensory experience have been proven to provide a powerful platform for growth and Learning. These elements were at the forefront of the design approach and explored through materials, form, scale, and layout.
VISION
Upon arrival children walk along an elevated timber bridge over the native plants and rejuvenated wetland and immediately experience a sense of adventure and exploration. Looking around sparks the imagination and fosters a feeling of leaving the everyday and entering a unique world.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
I used a series of simple clear diagrams that break down the key complex concepts step by step help the client, consultants, contractor understand exactly my intent. They can immediately engage and get around my vision. This makes future tricky conversations much easier when they are sold on the idea.
FACILITATING TEAMS
Delivering a project of this scale and complexity requires constant communication and co-ordination between everyone involved. I know the building intimately therefore its my job to ensure everyone is clear about how it goes together and all disciplines are co-ordinated. I have to wear all the consultants hats to understand their discipline enough to ask the right question to ensure everything integrates as design. This takes incredible listening and personable skills which I bring to the table.
FACILITATING TEAMS
Delivering a project of this scale and complexity requires constant communication and co-ordination between everyone involved. I know the building intimately therefore its my job to ensure everyone is clear about how it goes together and all disciplines are co-ordinated. I have to wear all the consultants hats to understand their discipline enough to ask the right question to ensure everything integrates as design. This takes incredible listening and personable skills which I bring to the table.
ARCHITECTURE BUILD
PROJECT AWARDS
NZIA NZ Architecture Award 2021
NZIA NZ Local Architecture Award 2021
NZ Best Awards 2021 - Gold Pin
NZ Resene Colour Award
CLIENT
Newshoots ECEC
BRIEF
My brief was to rejuvenate the site by creating a nature-centric design that interweaves environment and classroom, while achieving the client’s programmatic requirements and integrating sustainable practices.
Design that gives a sense of calmness while inviting curiosity through a sensory experience have been proven to provide a powerful platform for growth and learning. These elements were at the forefront of the design approach and explored through materials, form, scale, and layout.
VISION
Upon arrival children walk along an elevated timber bridge over the native plants and rejuvenated wetland and immediately experience a sense of adventure and exploration. Looking around sparks the imagination and fosters a feeling of leaving the everyday and entering a unique world.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
I used a series of simple clear diagrams that breakdown the key complex concepts step by step to help the client, consultants and contractor understand my design intent. They can immediately engage and align on the vision, helping alleviate any future issues that may arise for a successful delivery.
FACILITATING TEAMS
Delivering a project of this scale and complexity requires constant communication and co-ordination between everyone involved. I know the building intimately, therefore it's my responsibility to ensure everyone is clear about how it comes together and all disciplines are co-ordinated. This takes incredible listening and personable skills which I bring to the table.
