By Day Architects
38 Airedale Street was designed by Group Architects from 1955-57 as a textile factory. After several years it was then converted to a welfare centre and homeless shelter. When the new owners purchased the property it required a resource consent and, after taking it right back to its concrete shell, extensive renovation work to transform it into a new apartment on the upper floor, and a Music / TV studio on the lower floor.
New curtain walls, linings, fixtures and skylights were introduced, meeting high insulation and acoustic requirements. The studio on the ground floor was designed in consultation with acoustic engineers to have a sound quality that facilitates its use as a Music studio for Wilde Records and also functions a TV studio for the Cath Vincent Show. Faceted sound linings on the ceilings and walls ensure that it is highly regarded for its acoustic performance and flexibility as an event space.
The design and architecture layouts made the most of the tight budget and worked with the building to ensure that the owners were able to achieve their goals of a quality live/work location in the heart of the city.
We create homes not houses. A home is where you feel most comfortable. Where you rest, live and laugh. Where you grow, celebrate and make memories. Our approach is to understand what home means to you and bring that space to life. At Day Architects, we design spaces for living. Architecture that connects you and your family to the community and environment around you. We do this with appreciation and understanding of your dreams, your lifestyle and your budget.
We believe great architecture should be accessible and designed for everyday life. Our strength lies in creating sustainable site-specific homes and bespoke renovations that frame your way of life and give families room to grow. We also design community projects, residential new builds, alterations, customised interiors, from both small to large commercial and residential projects.
We take client care seriously, and are there throughout your project to bring your dreams to reality. Working with us is a truly collaborative experience. Understanding our clients and their objectives is a very important part of the process and is fundamental to what we do. That’s why we place a high emphasis on listening, asking the right questions and enjoying quality discussion, to advance your goals and ultimately design architecture that truly fits your life.
NZIA Practice, NZGBC Member (NZ Green Building Council).