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Opened in 2022, the Cawthron Institute's National Algae Research Centre extends the institute's ability to undertake wide-ranging research into micro and macro algae through design of highly specialised facilities.

The innovative ‘glasshouse’ laboratory provides a semi-controlled external environment with high sunlight access, critical for algae growth, and enables Cawthron’s specialist work in extracting high-value bioactive compounds from microalgae.

Cawthron Institute National Algae Research Centre
Cawthron Institute National Algae Research Centre
Cawthron Institute National Algae Research Centre
Cawthron Institute National Algae Research Centre
Cawthron Institute National Algae Research Centre
Cawthron Institute National Algae Research Centre
Cawthron Institute National Algae Research Centre

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JTB Architects is an award-winning NZIA Registered practice, founded in Nelson in 1986. We now work from studios in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Wānaka, on projects around New Zealand. We design beautiful contemporary buildings of all sizes and across a broad range of project types.

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We are a design-led practice which is committed to understanding and responding to our client’s needs with professionalism, energy and creativity. With each project we aim to find the optimum balance between sustainability, value and design quality, based on our client’s priorities. We design robust and durable buildings without compromising aesthetic quality.

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Innovation forms a central part of our approach in relation to materials technology and energy use. We are members of the New Zealand Green Building Council, and our business is also EKOS Zero Carbon for Business Operations.