So we were delighted to hear that the Marina office complex – which includes our berth holder and visitor facilities and a (soon to be open) cafe – won Gold medal recognition in the ‘Tourism & Leisure’ category of the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards in May this year. The building also received the award for Best Project in the $3M to $5M class.
Judges said: “It serves as a floating centrepiece at Waiheke Island, providing a variety of functions including administration, public amenities, and a quaint café, enhancing the marina’s offerings and aesthetic appeal.”
“The project combined functional design with exceptional craftsmanship, demanding high-level precision and innovation, as demonstrated by its premium timber panelling and construction process.”
The building was assembled in Whangarei on its pontoons and then towed to Waiheke Island by a tow barge where it was connected to its mooring piles and services.
If you are interested in learning more about this project, please download our submission document.
Thank you to those that contributed to its success: Young+ Richards and Ignite Architects, Shorewise Engineering Consultants, 22 Degrees Engineering, Building Envelope Group, and Trigg Construction.
