Athfield Architects has taken out the 2012 Supreme Concrete3 Sustainability Award for its extensive refurbishment of the new Christchurch Civic Building on Hereford Street.
The award, presented at the annual New Zealand Concrete Conference in Hamilton, recognised the transformation of what was the New Zealand Post Building into an architectural statement that adds tremendous value to Christchurch.
The judging panel applauded Athfield Architects for the way in which significant changes were made to the existing concrete building, creating spectacular work and interactive spaces without losing the original architectural and industrial heritage.
On their way to the top prize, the Athfield Architects team were also presented with the Excellence in Commercial Concrete Construction.
Other category winners:
The awards also produced winners in four other categories for projects which excelled in different areas of sustainable concrete construction.
1. Excellence in Concrete for the Community - Tennent + Brown Architects for Nga Purapura in Otaki
2. Excellence in Concrete Innovation - Allied Concrete Limited for its Recycled Glass Sand Initiative
3. Excellence in Civil Concrete Construction - Fulton Hogan Limited for the Huntsbury Reservoir in Christchurch
4. Excellence in Residential Concrete Construction - Matter for Premier House
Full details can be found at the Concrete3 website.