Close up of a tall commercial building with a large glass facade

Spark Central Building - Wellington

Spark Central is a 14 story 35,000m² commercial office building built on a 3660m² site in central Wellington and designed to a 5 NZGBC Green Star rating for design.
A tall commercial building with a large glass facade

Project Overview

Spark Central is a 14 story 35,000m² commercial office building built on a 3660m² site in central Wellington and designed to a 5 NZGBC Green Star rating for design. The building was completed in December 2011, and features two office towers, one on Willis and one on Boulcott streets, joined with a north-south orientated atrium. The glazed façades to the east and west comprise a unitized curtain wall glazing system spanning floor to floor. This is either vertical or sloping inwards or outwards, articulated as a series of vertical glass ribbons. The glazing, although providing significant visual and thermal performance, is highly transparent, offering a clear view of activities within the building when viewed by passersby.

Unique Project Requirements

  • Aesthetics: First Soft Coat Low E project in Wellington

  • Visibility: Transparent facade glazing allowing passersby to see into the building

  • Green Star Rating: 5 NZGBC Green Star

Other Projects

1
0
Chic Britomart hotel highlighting high windows

Hotel Britomart - Auckland

View project
Sleek design and illuminated windows of library at night

Turanga - Christchurch Central Library

View project
Colorful building with parking lot, Opope Beach School, featuring floor to ceiling windows

Ōhope Beach School - Ōhope

View project
Souls Church project showcasing contemporary metro glass elements

All Souls Church - Christchurch

View project
Modern multi-story structure with large reflective glass windows

University of Christchurch Rehua - Christchurch

View project
Clear glass windows showing blue sky and tractors  outside

Southland Farm Machinery - Invercargill

View project
Modern apartment building with glass windows and glass balustrades

The Dylan - Auckland

View project
Glass panels stand out on a light brick building

Farmer's Corner Restroom Pavilion - Willowby

View project

Wellesley Street Carpark - Auckland

View project
Contemporary glass structure, Christchurch Justice Precinct, elegant facade

Justice Precinct - Christchurch

View project
Papanui road project featuring metro glass

485 Papanui Road - Christchurch

View project
Modern building with patterned glass walls and white panels, surrounded by green bushes

MPI Building - Auckland

View project

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAY CLOSURE: All Metro Glass and Metro Direct branches will be closed from 12pm Friday 20th December, returning Monday 13th January. Have a safe & happy holidays!