BNZ Place - Wellington

Located on ​one of the windiest cities’ the tower’s sleek form is able to disperse and reduce the impact of downdraft effects – a result of rigorous wind tunnel testing of the design. A striking canopy wraps the entire perimeter supported on repeating concrete fins to further protect pedestrians.
  • Client
    Newcrest Construction Limited
  • Completed
    2024
  • Architect
    Jasmax

Project Overview

Located on ​one of the windiest cities’ the tower’s sleek form is able to disperse and reduce the impact of downdraft effects – a result of rigorous wind tunnel testing of the design. A striking canopy wraps the entire perimeter supported on repeating concrete fins to further protect pedestrians.

BNZ Place is one of the most seismically advanced developments in Aotearoa New Zealand. The structure is base isolated from the ground to avoid significant structural damage resulting from a 1 in 500 year earthquake.

Unique Project Requirements

Metro Glass supplied and installed the ground floor and mezzanine level canopy facade panels. These were structurally glazed to aluminium finger frames, mechanically fixed to the precast columns to achieve a seamless, frameless appearance. The main entrance and canopy areas were also structurally glazed on site, ensuring precision and consistency across the entire facade.

The internal fit was built around a design narrative of navigation, landform and seascape, key circulation pathways leading you up through the floors to the sky. Metro supplied the internal balustrades, along with the balustrade on the open roof oculus, with views across to the hills encircling Wellington harbour.

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