2025 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
BNZ Place
BNZ Place successfully addresses the challenges of designing a commercial office in a seismic zone while also meeting the needs of the client and tenants. At ground level, it makes a positive contribution to the streetscape, particularly in response to Wellington’s winds. Located on one of the city's windiest corners, the building enhances the pedestrian experience through a double-height lobby and a precast concrete colonnade—elements appreciated by both occupants and passersby. The building provides a sheltered and yet transparent outdoor rooftop space that is unusual in the context of Wellington. The form and curtain wall respond to the challenges of viewshafts, wind, and the ‘skinned’ nature of high-rise structures. This is achieved through subtle variety in its curved façade and carefully spaced mullions.
