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Part of a refurbishment project of a former supermarket site, the new Hamilton offices of Genesis includes a brand new three-storey building, which fronts onto Bryce Street in the city's CBD.
The material palette responds to the natural environment, creating a personable sense of place, connecting the building to its Waikato context.
Precast concrete panels feature an abstract textural pattern that references the green belt located at the western end of the building.
A former Countdown supermarket has been refurbished as part of the project.
Facing west, towards the Green Frame, the end of the building features perforated screens designed to mitigate solar gain.
Inside, the natural theme continues with a mix of timber elements being used extensively as part of the interior design scheme.
The work environment is designed around the principles of flexibility, communication and transparency, with a particular focus on spatial arrangements that promote flexible and adaptable ways of working.
An off-axis ceiling grid sets up a dynamic environment complemented by the sleek, often vibrant furnishings.
A combination of collaborative, meeting and focus spaces has been provided; whether that be in an enclosed meeting room, booth spaces or open, loose seating.
Curved meeting rooms, at the core of each floor plate, create nooks and niches for alternative working spaces, providing meeting places and opportunities for project team collaboration, enhanced through the provision of movable project panels.
A linear atrium, slicing through the old and the new building floor plates, creates connections between floors and maximises the penetration of natural light.
Considered planting within the atrium softens hard surfaces and acts, visually, as a continuation of the Green Frame, connecting occupants with this natural element.
As well as providing ample natural light, the floor-to-ceiling windows help keep staff connected to the wider city context.
 As an iconic part of the cityscape, the Green Frame is an integral reference point and the choice of materials and layout of the spaces are directly tied to it.

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From urban spaces and workplaces, to private homes and holiday retreats, we believe good design should create an enriching experience that inspires individual and social well-being.

From our studios in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty we offer a comprehensive architectural service, extending from the macro level of master planning to the tactile experience of intimate interior spaces.

Each of our projects is an opportunity to bring together, people, capability and resource, in order to produce the highest outcome. Our design-led and pragmatic approach develops design responses that are thoughtful and beautiful yet grounded in a deep understanding of craftsmanship and technology.

Since Edwards White began in 2005 we have been designing with a deep respect of the environmental context. We believe that early integration of sustainability into conceptual thinking, leads to rich design outcomes that positively shape our environment and our culture. We’re also taking additional steps to improve the way our decisions and operations support a low carbon future, and are committed to the education and implementation of these practices.

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