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Bringing Mindlab to Gisborne was a very exciting time! With a tight timeframe and limited budget, a disused wharf shed was converted into a modern, fun innovative learning space for cutting-edge education.

The location is stunning, on a pier within a marina environment, so the design deliberately maintained a strong connection to outside. Glass doors were used to create flexible spaces that can be used in different ways and maintain a sense of space. Bright colours and simple interior design has created a light, colourful and energetic space – perfect for fun and creativity!

Interiors were created in association with Spaceworks.

Photography: Strike Photography

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We create spaces for people to be. We design buildings with courage, conviction and creativity. Architects 44 is an exuberant and dynamic architectural practice, with deep roots in Te Tairāwhiti. Our heritage goes back to the 1950s and we’re proud to have named our business for the physical space that our offices occupy, in a nod to our local heritage, to our place.

Our practice is the largest and most diverse architecture practice in Tairāwhiti. We build on our strong foundation to continuously develop and challenge ourselves.

Our team is experienced in delivering every type of project - from marae to monuments, from commercial buildings to churches, from rest homes to residential dwellings. We are well-equipped to deliver – from the largest commercial projects to the most intimate of residential renovations.

We offer a comprehensive service, delivering an end-result that addresses all the functional and technical requirements of the project, as well as addressing the real needs of the building – cultural and human.