By Malcolm Taylor Architects
MOBICO House was a comprehensive restoration of a 1920s building on Aucklands original Shore Line , on Beach Road. The Original Albrookes Warehouse & Office, was then occupied by Auckland Diary Co-op & then later in life Reef Shipping. Design with references to Neoclassic Architecture of the Late 18the Century as well as details from the Art Deco period, we chose to take a que from the Renouned Chicago Waldolf Hotel, where the Hint of copper & gold accents the Armeture of the Building.
The Interior renovation was to expose & compliment the existing textures & structure of the building, with limited insertion of modern office components to create a relaxed , comfortable work place environment.
Creating Ongoing Joyful Experiences.
We believe in the pursuit of the craft of architecture and building. The process of creating the built environment is very rewarding and a successful project can largely be attributed to a committed and highly communicative team of the client/contractor/architect.
Malcolm Taylor and Associates work from the casual, relaxed environment of a 1960's converted church in the eastern suburbs, providing an excellent atmosphere for creative endeavour. This is a working example of a revitalised building with “soul” and a newfound function demonstrating the way we approach restoration work. We have a dedicated team of Architects striving for excellence, ingenuity and integrity.
The process of “making” is reflected in the way we design, communicate, model and document, as well as how our buildings "go together". Building technology and materials are more often than not a catalyst to defining the building program, whether this is related to colour, texture, context or performance criteria. All of these chosen elements have an undertone of sustainable effectiveness and we readily discuss such directions with clients as they arise in each project evolution.
Malcolm Taylor Architects has been published regularly, showing a highly capable range of skills within the retail sector, educational buildings, commercial building refurbishment, commercial interiors, furniture design, residential and apartment buildings. We now have clients throughout Australasia and enjoy applying our design discipline to a variety of different environments.
We have an intuitive, yet functional approach to each project, with a broad range of awards from differing categories of the built environment. Many of these projects start with a re-evaluation of typology and appropriateness, leading to a solution not often expected. Success with an NZIA Supreme Award for a house on the Auckland West Coast is a testament to the level of excellence we offer our clients. This is the highest award received within the NZIA.