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The Waterworks building and associated engineer’s cottage are located at the Museum of Transport and Technology, Auckland.

The Waterworks building, comprising an engine house and adjacent boiler house, was designed by William Errington and constructed in 1875.  Its original purpose was to house a large beam engine that extracted water from the nearby Western Springs reservoir for use by the citizens of Auckland.

Awards

UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards 2009, Award of Merit

NZIA Local Award for Architecture, 2009

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DPA Architects was founded by Dave Pearson in 1996 with the aim of providing clients with expertise in heritage architecture.

Since that time, DPA Architects has become one of New Zealand’s foremost architectural practices specialising in that area. The practice continues to strive for excellence in architecture and seeks to provide the best possible outcome for its clients.

DPA Architects has also developed a high level of technical expertise through involvement with a large number of projects ranging from large commercial projects to small domestic alterations. Projects have included restaurants, churches, educational facilities, town halls, railway stations, dwellings, historic military buildings, museums, theatres, office buildings, community facilities, cemeteries, old hotels, and courthouses.

The practice has been closely involved with the Christchurch rebuild since the earthquakes in 2010-2012. As a result, we have developed considerable understanding of building behaviour during earthquakes as well as extensive experience in retrofitting buildings to resist seismic forces. 

Heritage buildings are often required to meet current design standards. DPA Architects are experienced in the upgrading of these buildings including the provision of disabled access.