Papanui Club

By RM Designs

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A timber structure, visible throughout the building, was decided on. This visibility was reassuring to the proposed occupants, yet resilient and local. Given that the core of the building is a green oasis from where all activities are quite obvious, these portals and cross braces are very prominent.

The roof structure, exotic timber purlins run over the portals and through to the exterior.

These connect to purple heart outriggers that were manufactured off-site due to their exacting detail complete with stainless fixings.  These were overlaid with cedar batons at various locations, both as an aesthetic and to control light and glare.

It uses no less than five species of timber. The tactile and tangible nature of timber is omnipresent.  Structure, portals of laminated New Zealand pinus, more than 600mm in width, are a core construction component and have been left visible throughout the building. These are complemented with cedar, purple heart outriggers, and stone claddings.

Attached is a final spatial concept we presented to the club. This model once built proved to be a game-changer for other clubs in NZ realizing they too need to relook at their revenue areas.

Professionals used in
Papanui Club

RM Designs
RM Designs
Interior Designers
TM Consultants Ltd
TM Consultants Ltd
Structural Engineers

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RM Designs, founded in Christchurch in 1998, is an established face in the design industry.

The main principals are seasoned veterans in light commercial design specializing in hospitality and retail.

Their resume includes brands such as DB Breweries, NZ Racing Board, Monteith's Brewing Company and Unichem. Spaces like Terrace Downs Resort, Yellow Cross and The Old Vicarage are celebrated as is the diverse nature of their clientele.

Alan Raine, bringing experience of 30 years in design, collaborates with his design team who provide a youthful enquiring edge.

Bernie O’Fagan provides a cool head in co coordinating consultants and directing the company in a dynamic urgent industry.

Although they believe that history trumps trends, they are cognizant of improved products. No stranger to winning awards, this company believes commercial returns and a ringing till are true indicators of successful design. And that this process is a true partnership between client and designer. Unlike most companies they cover the ambit of design and will provide a hand picked team that complete the perfect picture including theming to graphics to staff uniforms.

This is a truly holistic experience from concept to completion.