17 Jun 2024
We are proud to announce that two of our projects, Blue Mountains Campus and Tākina, have been honoured at the 2024 Property Industry Awards, hosted by Property Council New Zealand.
Studio Pacific Architecture is proud to announce that two of our projects have been honoured at the 2024 Property Industry Awards, a prestigious event that recognises excellence in the property sector. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements in design, development, and innovation across New Zealand’s property industry.
The Property Industry Awards, hosted by Property Council New Zealand and sponsored by Rider Levett Bucknall, is the most esteemed event in the property sector. It showcases exceptional projects, developments, and professionals who set the benchmark in property excellence.
Tākina – Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre
Excellence – Civic, Health, and Arts Category
Best in Category – Civic, Health, and Arts Category
Tākina has been recognised for its outstanding design and functionality, serving as a multi-functional space that fosters connection and storytelling. This project, driven by meticulous attention to detail, integrates seamlessly into Wellington’s urban landscape, offering a dynamic environment for conferences, exhibitions, and various gatherings.
“Tākina – Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre is a space that truly celebrates Wellington,” said chief judge of the Property Industry Awards, Andrew Evans.
The building, developed by Willis Bond and designed by Studio Pacific Architecture, sits on a 5,500sqm site opposite Te Papa Tongarewa. It is an elegant space that can house multiple events, exhibitions and conferences, and is already attracting strong interest from international and domestic visitors. Only six months after opening it had injected approximately $24 million of spending into Wellington’s economy, much more than forecast.
Evans added, “Tākina’s elegant architecture, close Iwi involvement in the design narrative, the adaptability of its numerous generous rooms which include the country’s largest gallery space, make this a truly remarkable building.”
Tākina is Wellington’s largest built-infrastructure investment since the Sky Stadium 20 years ago. It was delivered on time and within budget despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The building, developed by Willis Bond and designed by Studio Pacific Architecture, spans 18,000sqm and sits on a 5,500sqm site opposite Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington.
Blue Mountains Campus
Merit – Heritage and Adaptive Reuse Category
Blue Mountains Campus has been celebrated for its adaptive reuse of an existing low-rise building at the former AgResearch centre site in Whakatiki Upper Hutt. The project blends modern functionality with the preservation of its unique heritage. Nestled in Wellington’s scenic hills, the campus design emphasises sustainability, with features such as energy-efficient systems and the use of locally sourced materials.
These accolades reflect our dedication to excellence in design, innovation, and collaboration. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou. Congratulations to our clients, collaborators, and the project teams for their hard mahi and dedication.
To learn more about these award-winning projects, visit the 2024 Property Industry Awards.
Blue Mountains Campus was recognised with a Merit award in the Heritage and Adaptive Reuses category at the 2024 Property Industry Awards.
Tākina received an Excellence award and Best in Category in Civic, Health & Arts category at the 2024 Property Industry Awards.