Brief:

This project consists of the documentation of an office and retail development in the heart of Porirua city in Wellington. The main objective of this project was to strike a balance between developers, investors and cost. This design that has been generated is a reflection of the typology that Porirua exhibits, both in terms of forms and shapes but also in terms of the local identity of pacific cultures. Location is made the most of in this design and the circulation of people both within and through it were given full consideration. Attention was also given to the many different aspects of designing a large scale commercial development and the many challenges and opportunities that come from it. The structure of the building is designed to work well with the design to allow for maximum usage of space and minimum obstructions within the floor area. A balance between work and leisure amenities in the design ensure that different types of people can interact with the site at any given time, allowing for the collaboration and contact of various situations. This office and retail complex caters to all sizes of businesses and with this allows for the city of Porirua to maintain their community spirit while striving to increase its economic growth in the region. A main concrete beam and column structure is used along with moment frames in the x and y axis for horizontal loads.

Work conducted at VUW (Personal portfolio).