2021 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
Commercial Bay
Design excellence is revealed in the macro and micro of this ambitious project, which creates a transformational destination in downtown Auckland. From the generous and luxurious Sky Lobby to the Green-Star-rated tower and the reimagining of an entire city block, Commercial Bay achieves a remarkable level of sophistication and design richness. Retail and hospitality centred around street-level laneways challenge the traditional mall typology, seamlessly extending the urban experience by bringing the city inside. A resulting sense of intrigue draws visitors towards the cafes and restaurants of the precinct’s upper levels, eventually rewarding them with generous views over the city and Waitematā Harbour. Providing connections to multiple transport networks, and negotiating the challenge of accommodating tunnels for the under-construction City Rail Link, this project of epic proportions is a testament to the excellence of its design team, and is a precinct for Tāmaki Makaurau that is truly worth celebrating.
- Practice
- Warren and Mahoney Architects Ltd , Woods Bagot and NH Architecture in association
- Category
- Commercial Architecture
- Location
- Auckland
