Nelson Tasman Civil Defence

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Richmond, Tasman

Photos: John-Paul Pochin

Project Architect: Brendon Monk

This commercial building was to house the Nelson Tasman Civil Defence as a ground floor tenant, therefore the building was designed to importance level 4 with a complete civil defence fitout package.

The building is essentially a concrete ground floor bunker with a steel structured upper floor. Economical materials and overall shape balance the extra cost of designing to importance level 4. The challenge therefore was to make a simple box look aesthetically pleasing and totally functional.

A simple sloping roof with no internal gutters wraps down to form a metal shell over the building. Laminated timber fins are used for visual interests and shading, while also doubling as a screen to hide external air con units.

This project was designed by Brendon during his time at Arthouse Architecture.

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MODO Architects operates with the simple overriding desire to produce buildings of poetic beauty and place. We have a responsibility to create buildings that respond to and engage with people and landscape, both visually and sustainably. MODO Architects are skilled in a wide range of architectural design from residential, multi-unit residential, commercial, education, community, interior and landscape.

For us the first and most important stage of the architectural process is to understand and empathize with you, the client. Having an architect that can step into your shoes and see the project from your perspective is essential. We are based in Auckland but spend several days per month in and around Nelson on projects. We are used to working remotely so can take on projects anywhere.