Article source: Collingridge and Smith Architects (CASA)

A very tight programme saw the Children’s centre designed, approved and completed in 9 months.

The building is located on the edge of the Papamoa Beach township and our brief was to create a design that captured the nostalgic kiwi bach (holiday house) feel.

Image Courtesy © Collingridge and Smith Architects (CASA)

• Architects: Collingridge and Smith Architects (CASA)
• Project: Papamoa
• Location: Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
• Software used: Archicad
• Client: New Shoots Early Childhood Centres / Pukenui Properties
• Structural Engineers: McNaughton Consulting Engineers
• Project Architect: Phil Smith, CASA
• Design Team: Phil Smith, Graham Collingridge, Grayson Wanda, Chloe Pratt
• M&E consultant: Eco Design Consultants
• Quantity surveyor: Pukenui Properties
• Planning supervisor: Simon Yates
• Lighting consultant: Mike Renwick, Lighthouse Remuera
• Main contractor: Pukenui Properties
• Form of contract and/or procurement: Negotiated Contract
• Total cost: Approx NZ $1.5 million
• Gross internal floor area: 650m² in 2 buildings, one preschool, one under 2’s
• Tender date: Dec 2010
• Start on site date: Jan 2011
• Contract duration: 6 months

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