By Wingates
Cooney Lees Morgan, had occupied their previous location for 25 years. Staff were accommodated in 47 individual offices over two floors. Wingate+Farquhar were instructed to accommodate the whole business on one reduced floor that will cater for growth.
We took advantage of the natural division of the floor plate to locate reception at the ‘throat’ of the space. All client meeting spaces and the roof terrace are accommodated to the south, and all workspaces in the north wing. The open plan solution, supported by a variety for zones of privacy, informal meeting and collaboration allowed us to achieve a reduced footprint. Staff can select from a variety of work settings to suit the particular task at hand.
Established in 2004, Wingates is an award-winning Architecture & Interior Design studio.
With offices in Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton, the studio has earned a reputation for delivering successful solutions across a range of design disciplines. The team boasts extensive experience and skill in the areas of commercial architecture, interiors, residential, retail, hospitality, healthcare and education, sharing the philosophy that optimum solutions are achieved using a combination of innovative thinking and open dialogue with all those involved in, and affected by the project.
We have a passion for creating quality buildings, environments and products that respond to their client’s needs, user requirements and community expectations. The practice benefits from an extensive skills base that is constantly developing.
At Wingates we believe good design is an investment, and good design solutions are achieved through the application of informed and innovative thinking. Open inclusive dialogue with all those involved in, and affected by the project, will deliver the best possible solution.