Kakapo Creek Early Childhood Education Centre
By Equus Industries
Kakapo Creek in Mairangi Bay is an early learning centre meticulously designed by Smith Architects. The centre is designed around Ngā Hau e Whā, the four winds, which symbolises bringing people of different backgrounds together. This concept is realised within the circular shape, open-air central meeting space and the connection with the building’s natural environment.
From the stream on the property’s boundary inspiring the curves of the building to the Equus SOPREMA DuO Green Roof unifying the spaces beneath, the Kakapo Creek Early Childhood Education Centre is truly a unique space for young minds to grow and flourish.
The Equus SOPREMA DuO Green Roof at Kakapo Creek is comprised of the two-layer DuO waterproofing system, consisting of a 2.5mm base sheet full bonded to the plywood substrate and a 4mm DuO Landscape cap sheet which is enriched with root resistant additives to deter any sneaky roots from getting through the waterproofing layers. This system can be tailored to suit your project and is the ideal solution for green roofs in New Zealand.
This system complies with the New Zealand Building Code, and the DuO Landscape membranes hold current BRANZ appraisals.
Architect: Collingridge and Smith Architects
Applicator: Terracon Industries
Photography: Mark Scowen Photography
Awards: NZ Property Industry Award - Education Property Award - Excellence
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Equus Industries Limited is a private limited liability Company (#120201) incorporated in Blenheim New Zealand in 1982.
The company commenced business, immediately after formation, as a manufacturer of specialist coating systems for commercial buildings. This remains the main thrust of the operation to this day, with additional high quality complementary products introduced extending the range to encompass a full range of coating and waterproofing materials for all types of construction.
In addition to supplying the New Zealand market, Equus started exporting specialist lines from late 1983 to Australia, the South Pacific and South East Asia. More recently developing strong links with distributors in both Australia and South East Asia.
Since formation, growth has been steady and continuous at an average 15% annual compound rate. The company now has a multi-million dollar turnover and is respected as a supplier of qualityprotection materials to the construction industry.