Cubro Warehouse by Wingates

Cubro Warehouse

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Designed to house over 5,000m2 of warehouse, workshop spaces, retail showrooms and offices the client required a building that could serve multiple functions yet still provide them with a recognisable and unique identity in the area. While the overall form is based on the simple and efficient warehouse portal it was important that the office and showrooms were articulated in a way that set them apart from not only the functional warehouse section but also the surrounding industrial neighbourhood. The office envelope has been wrapped with bronze zinc cladding and glazed curtain walls giving this area more prominence on the street front, while the balcony elements have been expressed as Corten steel ‘cubes’ that open to reveal a softer timber internal skin. Location: Tauranga Year Completed: 2017 Awards: NZIA Waikato Bay of Plenty: Architecture Award

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Versatile warehouse and office complex in Tauranga, featuring a striking bronze zinc-clad façade and Corten steel balcony elements, designed to create a unique identity while accommodating diverse functional spaces.

While the overall form is based on the simple and efficient warehouse portal it was important that the office and showrooms were articulated in a way that set them apart from not only the functional warehouse section but also the surrounding industrial neighbourhood. The office envelope has been wrapped with bronze zinc cladding and glazed curtain walls giving this area more prominence on the street front, while the balcony elements have been expressed as Corten steel ‘cubes’ that open to reveal a softer timber internal skin.

Location: Tauranga

Year Completed: 2017

Awards:

NZIA Waikato Bay of Plenty: Architecture Award

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“We were delighted to partner with Wingate on the design and delivery of our amazing new Auckland offices. Our brief was for Wingate to step away from the look of a traditional law firm and push the boundaries with a design that has more of a boutique and relaxed feel. Having been the first NZ law firm to embrace an open plan environment approximately 15 years ago and we wanted to be bold with our design to evolve the way we work to the next stage. The result is tremendous and we really enjoyed working with the Wingate team throughout the process. Wingate were also superb in pulling together a great team to deliver the project and the early engagement process with Savory Construction worked extremely well to ensure that our tight timeframes were met. We are loving our new home and there is already a noticeable increase in productivity as a result!”

Anthony Harper