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S&T Wellington Studio

Situated in a historic building, S&T’s award-winning design studio took an outdated office fitout and turned it into a showcase of sustainable architecture and team-oriented design.

Its design promotes health and wellbeing while encouraging team interaction. The space has been thrown open, with screens and partitions removed. It is light and spacious, with a lively colour scheme and warm textures.

Instead of downplaying the 110-year-old building, S&T made enthusiastic use of the old timber floors, brick walls and open trusses, celebrating heritage alongside contemporary design. The studio was awarded “Workplace of the Year” at the 2012 Interior Awards.

The fitout received the highest possible 6 Green Star Interiors rating by the New Zealand Green Building Council for its full spectrum of sustainability measures. These included sustainably harvested and reused timber, daylight addressable lighting, natural ventilation, heat-pump and radiant heating, as well as a green wall and strict use of low VOC paints and adhesives.

A particular focus on construction waste minimisation saw 90% of waste materials recycled or reused. One year after completion, there was a saving of 20% in energy usage relative to the old fitout. A 4.5 star NABERS rating completed our achievement in the energy use of the space.

Clients now enter directly into the creative environment of our studio, a tacit invitation to participate in our design process.

See full project details here

Location
Te Aro, Wellington
Completed
2011
Client
Stephenson and Turner NZ Ltd
Awards
WORKPLACE WINNER - 2012
GREEN BUILDING MERIT AWARD - 2012
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About the
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At S&T Wellington, we take a holistic, collaborative approach to design, delivering architectural, engineering, building performance, and lighting design solutions across Aotearoa and the Pacific. We know that strong client relationships build trust—and trust leads to extraordinary results.

With over a century of experience, our multidisciplinary team specialises in commercial architecture, heritage restoration, sustainable engineering, weathertightness remediation, and energy-efficient lighting design. We are committed to excellence, integrity, and environmentally responsible design, ensuring every project is both functional and future-proof.

We care deeply about our work, our people, and our culture, and that dedication is reflected in everything we create.

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