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In the hotel world, what was once a quest for homogeneity (a Hilton used to look like a Hilton no matter where in the world it was) became a quest for unique experiences. This, in turn, led to our current style of hotel hospitality in which large brands subdivide, providing several types of smaller offerings with specific demographics in mind (the art hotel, the design hotel, the minimalist, the budget pod, etc.). Many, however, seem to be betting heavily on emulating context. Perhaps following the lead of Airbnb, modern-day hotels are hoping to distil the look and feel of the neighbourhoods or cities that surround them hence offering points of difference and unique experiences for visitors. What makes well-designed hotels so exciting is that they are, in a way, representations…

SHARON STEPHENSON Writer Sharon Stephenson writes for a range of magazines and newspapers from her Wellington home. She spent five years in London where she worked for the BBC but, for now, she’s happy to be home. For this issue, she wrote about Antipodes’ new headquarters and retail space (page 26). Tell us about your favourite aspects of the Antipodes headquarters and retail space. The sense of light and space is a welcome contrast to the company’s previous dark and segmented workspace. But, mainly, I admire the clever re-imagining of an iconic Wellington building that will serve customers and staff for years to come. What do you think are some of the most exciting things happening with sustainable design in New Zealand? I’m excited about the move to preserve and…

Destination walkway

This recently unveiled pedestrian walkway in Melbourne called The Link connects the Chadstone Shopping Centre to the Hotel Chadstone Melbourne. Its main structure expands over 110 metres and is composed of ‘an Italian larch glulam diagrid structure’ with the awe-inspiring height of a century-old cathedral. Its canopy is made of a stretched industrial plastic that gives it its white, ribbed, husk-like top. On the ground, Make architects kept travelators, stairs and other features below eye level to maximise the full force of this 15-metre-high spectacle. Climbing plants – including Boston ivy and jasmine – punctuate one side, while a series of openings allows air to circulate naturally through the other, removing any need for air conditioning. The architects at Make have compared The Link to a harmonica: a seamlessly connected…

Destination walkway

Kisho Kurokawa’s Nakagin Capsule Tower was, in Tokyo’s Shimbashi area in 1972, an uncompromising metabolist feat. Today, the office and residential project’s impressive stature is overshadowed by its sheer state of disrepair, looking, at a distance, like a long-abandoned game of Jenga. Rooms protrude out, damage permeates in. Yet the very nature of its design – a woven set of tiny, port-hole-like containers for living – warrants being mentioned in the wake of a global surge of small, high-density lodgings (be they permanent or nomadic). What Kurokawa’s masterpiece once shared with its present-day progeny was a futuristic aesthetic that felt at once of and beyond its times. In New Zealand, pod hotel chain Jucy Snooze, which entered the market in 2016, has achieved this with its bunk-bed-like capsules; marked in…

“The new bistro space has been designed to convey its own identity,” says David Morgan, co-director of CPRW architecture/design, who oversaw the project. “We needed to create a distinctly separate space – or at least the perception of one – both physically and aesthetically [from] the adjacent lounge and bar.” There’s a subtlety to the ways in which the bistro works to belong to the wider ‘Generator family’; oak panels with brass inlays mirror the site’s leather panels and a deliberately limited palette blends into the midst. cprw.co.nz…

Since 2015, the Brick Bay Folly competition has encouraged architects and architectural students to stretch their imaginations and design a folly – “a whimsical or extravagant structure”. This year, a new competition puts the focus on utility along with creativity. The Nohonga Design Challenge is a joint initiative between Brick Bay Sculpture Trust and the Auckland Branch of the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Tuia Pito Ora. “The Brick Bay Folly is a much-anticipated event and this expands on that idea,” says Richard Didsbury, owner and director. “We want Auckland to be a great, liveable city that embraces creativity. The Nohonga Design Challenge is intended to stimulate conversation and ideas, and invite people to rethink what’s possible within the public realm.” This event was inspired by the City Benches…

Resilience: The Next Wave

The CoreNet Symposium is once again coming up: 28 May in Auckland’s Shed 10. An annual highlight of the property calendar, this major event draws people from all corners of the corporate real estate industry – building owners, major occupiers, suppliers and knowledge leaders – to hear speakers from all over the world examine issues at the forefront of the industry’s collective mind. This year, the topic is Resilience: The Next Wave, explains CoreNet Global New Zealand chapter chair Rod Aitken (pictured above left). “We have picked an important topic that follows a direct line from 2016, when wellness and well-being were at the front of people’s concerns. This year, we are delving into the world of resilience and, specifically, the ways in which we can build personal and real…

Resilience: The Next Wave

Designer interview

How did you become involved in concert lighting design? I started about 10 years ago in Wellington. I used to play drums in bands and wasn’t making any money or getting anywhere with that, so I decided to try and do lighting for some local bands; it went really well. I started in an all-ages circuit [before] working with first-tier New Zealand musicians like The Mint Chicks and Liam Finn. Then I moved on to working for classic New Zealand bands like The Black Seeds and The Phoenix Foundation. Since then, I’ve left New Zealand and moved to Los Angeles. You have worked with Six60 for many years now. In what ways is their increasing popularity influencing what you are doing now as opposed to back then? Five, six years…

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MATERIAL FOCUS: YOUNG+RICHARDS

Tell us about the fabric choices you made for Richards Partners. In the boardroom we selected Warwick acoustic curtain fabric. We used it because it is soft and lightweight in a wide width and has noise-reducing capabilities, thanks to its weave. It is amazing that it will give an approximate 55 per cent reduction of noise in a room. Were these influenced in any way by the new location or the building’s history as Auckland Magistrate’s Court? The client’s brief was for a quiet, luxurious space with pockets of privacy. The acoustic fabric was suggested by consultant Nigel Rye. It was a fabulous result that fitted the brief perfectly and worked in with the heritage nature of the space and our desire to provide a classic contemporary response to this.…

MATERIAL FOCUS: YOUNG+RICHARDS

Uplights have firm footholds in the outdoors. Angled and flattering, they have found their place in the designer’s seasonless recipe for mood-making – one well adopted by architecture firm GOA and light specialists Prolighting for the Muh Shoou Xixi Hotel, to the liking of surrounding persimmon trees. Their full silhouettes tower over the resort’s linear framework in the dark. Moonlight, an element that the designers sought to integrate into the project, becomes their backboard. By day, the site’s five buildings, built around dottings of lakes over a 36,000m2 area in China’s Xixi National Wetland Park, Hangzhou, continue to complement the saturated land. Recycled wood and reflective surfaces, from expanses of glass to marble and an infinity pool, mirror the forest and the sky.…

BUSTER CALDWELL

What does the process look like when you select colours for your artwork and how does this differ when you work on interiors? Colour brings feeling in the same way that texture brings time. Shiny equals new. Rough equals old. And, so, I guess colour is a statement of how you feel or, probably, more how I want you to feel when you see the thing I’ve made. Interiors are similar to art. Well, I actually think interiors are art, so it becomes a little difficult to pinpoint how the process changes between the two. The only difference I find is that, when I work with a client on a space, we’re both looking at the same vision and so move together on the journey – we’re partners in crime.…

BUSTER CALDWELL

Buildings, like cats and the Dalai Lama, can have many lives. Take, for example, this art deco building in the far reaches of Ghuznee Street, the Wellington thoroughfare named, somewhat randomly, after the 1839 battle of Ghuznee (Ghazni) in Afghanistan. Built in 1936, the four-storeyed structure was, for many years, the HQ for Nestlé chocolate. Later, it became an RSA and, in the ’80s, restaurant Brasserie Flipp. Later still, it was the iconic music venue Bar Bodega and home to a youth support group. In its day, the 1070m2 building must have been something. Sadly, that day had long since passed by the time Elizabeth Barbalich saw it. But the founder of global skincare brand Antipodes Nature wasn’t deterred by the dingy, dark rooms, the low ceilings (on the admin…

“What would the ideal workplace of the future look like” was the question ANZ posed to Warren and Mahoney (WaM) when beginning work on ANZ Raranga, its new workspace at Sylvia Park. In searching for the answer, WaM looked to the past. “We used the structure of ancient gardens, which have brought peace and rejuvenation for over 4000 years, to structure the 2025 workplace organically.” The basic principle for the new space (six floors within a new commercial building), says WaM’s Gabrielle Gatt, is to acknowledge it is a workplace “but we countered that with a sense of well-being and oasis, and giving that reprieve so people can actually do their work well”. Working closely with the design team at WaM was ANZ’s Head of Workplace Property, Matthew Clark. Clark…

The lead designer says she is most proud of “the immersive quality of the design through all elements to achieve a true sense of place and identity.” Sitting prominently in the Christchurch Airport campus area, this hotel project by the team at Warren and Mahoney is both a seamless extension of the arrival into Christchurch and the unique and picturesque South Island, and an “engaging and hospitable” presence within the wider airport zone. “Creating a strong narrative of place was essential,” explains Angela Pelham, who headed the interior team. This is reflected in the layered design of the hotel, coupled with the materiality and spaces that celebrate the special character and qualities of the South Island, and its unique colours and textures. The design team has successfully created this sense…

It is nearly impossible to classify with any level of certainty what a hotel should be, from budget crash pod (see page 11) to destination, from business centre to luxury resort. As such, the interior needs of these hospitality spots are equally diverse. It is, however, important to discuss the topic as New Zealand finds itself in a veritable hotel boom… or, at least, a race to catch up with demand combined with years of undersupply. Within the following pages, some industry experts chat about the state of play: procurement, context within the boutique sector, sustainability and more. We talk to a development group expanding its hotel investment in the region, look at some of the most exciting upcoming projects and try to forecast the state of the industry. There…

The synergy of design and procurement

International hotel brands, lifestyle hotels and boutique resorts want to be sustainable, authentic and connected with place to provide guests with rich, localised experiences To deliver on this, the challenge for designers is to design with a deep understanding of local culture and materials when working remotely and then being able to execute the design sustainably. In this aspect, when design and procurement work closely together, a more authentic and sustainable outcome is achievable. When methods of procurement are front of mind in the design process, the details and material selection are able to be robust through the many project management stages before construction proceeds. With construction increasingly drawing upon the global supply chain and hotels all prioritising connection with their localities, it becomes a delicate balancing act of delivering…

The synergy of design and procurement

Lifestyle brands: Distinctive storytelling through design

When Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell opened the doors of the Morgans Hotel NYC to the public in 1984, not only did they create a new category of hotel – ‘the boutique’ – but they launched the next generation of experiential design in the hospitality industry. For Schrager and Rubell – who also created Studio 54 – opening an experience-driven hotel was not a ground-breaking feat but, when they opened without a functioning kitchen and accommodated room service orders through takeout deliveries replated onto beautiful china, they proved that focusing on the guest experience was critical to the success of any property. Though this opening made a small wave in the mid-’80s, the hotel industry continued to tick away with the steady growth of both boutique independents and global full-service…

Lifestyle brands: Distinctive storytelling through design

Developer focus

What attracted you to the hotel industry in New Zealand? We have interest from international brands who are looking at opening hotels in our cities and provincial locations thanks to growing demand for accommodation. New Zealand is experiencing increased numbers of visitor arrivals and hotel nights, driven by significant increases in international air capacity, a growing domestic market and the country’s global reputation as a beautiful, clean and friendly destination. This reputation attracts both the long-haul and the short-haul markets internationally. For example, we identified the lack of a branded, five-star hotel in Rotorua and decided to tie up with one of the leading international brands (Accor) to open a Pullman there. The most important and relevant factor is that New Zealand is a safe and stable investment destination, which…

Developer focus

Future accommodation

Project name: Horizon by SkyCity Location: Auckland Architects: Gordon Moller in association with Warren and Mahoney Client: SkyCity Completion date: 2020 Rooms: 303 Project name: Park Hyatt Location: Auckland Architect: Bossley Architects Client: Park Hyatt Sydney Value: $300 million Completion date: 2020 Rooms: 195 Storeys: 7 Project name: The Hotel Britomart Location: Auckland Architect: Cheshire Architects Client: TFE Hotels Value: $36 million Completion date: 2020 Rooms: 104 Storeys: 10 Project name: Hotel One Location: Auckland Architect: Pacific Environments NZ Value: $20 million Completion date: 2021 Rooms: 64 Storeys: 7 Project name: The Langlands Location: Invercargill Architect: Warren and Mahoney Value: $60 million Completion date: 2021 Rooms: 120 (80-roomed hotel) Storeys: 8 Project name: Northlake Hotel Location: Wanaka Architect: Studio Pacific Architecture Value: $10 million Completion date: 2021 Rooms: 113 rooms…

Future accommodation

When it comes to fashionable, unique looks and quirky interiors, some home-owners can be wary of taking chances on the interiors of their own homes. However, when it comes to hotel design, a signature look and brand is imperative. Hotels won’t just be neutral palettes that provide settings for travel experiences – they are now pushing the limits of design and exploring future unique trend narratives. Brave and innovative materiality, colour and concepts will encourage guests to embrace new design perspectives and, maybe, even bring them back into their residential lives. To add to this wow factor, hotel interiors will increasingly see commissioned and significant pieces of art in both suites and communal areas. These stunning and provocative hospitality interiors are there to be fully enjoyed. Along with superb service,…

André Fu doesn’t give too much away. You have the sense that behind his mild-mannered eloquence lies a sensitivity for space that’s difficult to explain. Perhaps that’s why I never fully appreciated an André Fu interior until I stepped inside one – or two, I should say. The Hong Kong native was responsible for two hospitality spots within the LTW-designed Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, which was completed in 2015. Kioku Japanese restaurant and Michelin-starred Yu Yuan Chinese restaurant gave me two tastes of Fu’s holistic and detail-oriented design methodology. To put it simply, his spaces don’t just look good, they feel good, too. At the age of 14, Fu left Hong Kong for the UK. He remained there for 14 years, following up a Bachelor of Arts at Cambridge…

Report from Amsterdam

The combined jury panel for both World Architecture Festival and Inside: World Festival of Interiors was composed of nearly 150 architects, designers and academics from the world over. Some of the best-known practitioners included: Francine Houben, Lesley Lokko, James Timberlake, Christina Seilern, Peter Cook, Tom de Paor, Alison Brooks, Sanjay Puri, Aaron Betsky, Nigel Coates and many more. WAF and Inside took place within the same venue and the 15 crit rooms were dotted around Amsterdam’s RAI. The process is simple: each finalist has 10 minutes to present their project with the help of images, plans and multimedia to get their point across. Those presentations are then followed by 10 minutes of questions from a jury panel comprising two to four members. Each of the crit rooms is reserved for…

Report from Amsterdam

World Architecture Festival 2019

The yearly event included 46 talks and seminars alongside an awards programme that selected the world’s best interior (through the Inside: World Festival of Interiors) and architecture projects, both completed and in the design phase. The competition categories for WAF included 13 future projects, 18 completed ones, two landscape categories and six special categories (i.e. engineering, timber usage, colour, natural light, small project and Amsterdam-based project). The Inside awards were made up of nine categories. Some of the winners from the main categories qualified to compete for supreme awards (World Interior of the Year and World Building of the Year). During the event, more than 530 awards finalists presented live to 148 jury members. This year, a record number of New Zealand projects made it to the finalist stage (19…

In terms of aesthetics, the bulk bin store does not have a sexy reputation. With plastic bins, metal scoops and a smattering of spilled flour on the linoleum floor, this type of utilitarian space used to be seen as a place where ruralites and environmentalists sourced their stock for the month. However, in recent years, packaging-free shopping has made a comeback and you don’t have to have dreadlocks to join the revolution. As more and more people become concerned with their waste streams, these stores and the environmentally conscious techniques to which they adhere are becoming more popular and with popularity comes design intent. In terms of materials, colour and finish, these packaging-free havens are still fairly spartan. Ply shelving often features, showcasing plastic-free brands and smaller items. Walls tend…

Supermarket perspective

In early February, Countdown introduced Unwrapped, its new plastic-reduction trial. For 10 weeks, produce aisles in Ōrewa, Ponsonby and Manukau stores are seeing a steady stream of paper bags and a halt to their plastic counterparts. It’s a fledgling test that, on the back of customer feedback, will help steer the supermarket giant towards a more sustainable shopping experience. We spoke to Kiri Hannifin, Countdown’s General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Quality, Safety and Sustainability, to discuss the trial. What were some of the biggest challenges you had to overcome to make this trial happen? Some of the key challenges were ensuring we had workable packaging alternatives for such a diverse range of produce and, also, finding alternatives to plastic produce bags for customers. However, this is a test so we…

Supermarket perspective

What settles you into the day? Like many creatives, I’m not a morning person. Like many Latin people, I’m one whose proper start of the day is with a coffee and a pastry: nothing healthy by breakfast guru standards. After picking up a coffee at Daily Daily on K Road, I walk to the office listening to the Monocle on Design, The Menu and The Urbanist podcasts. If I want to arrive with a wide smile, I play all things related to Gilles Peterson and his Worldwide FM radio on my headphones. What are your top sources of inspiration? Exposing myself to new experiences creates a backpack of knowledge and helps me to contextualise in the creative process. I love trying to understand the history or evolution of a certain…

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