The Horse and Trap Tavern
By Gel Architects
The renovation and seismic upgrade of Mount Eden’s Horse & Trap Tavern has given this neighbourhood institution a new lease on life and will ensure it stands the test of time for many years to come.
Originally built from unreinforced brickwork and featuring exposed interior timber post and beam structures, our goal was to retain the unique character of this landmark 1914 building.
In order to preserve the visible heritage of the building, innovative materials were used on the exterior. Inside, a diaphragm bracing system has strengthened the existing floors and roof. In this way concrete and steel structural interventions have been minimised.
A new west-facing balcony provided valuable outdoor space while also reducing the strengthening required.
New internal fit out work was undertaken in conjunction with Award winning Lovelace & Co to refresh and improve the current spaces.
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At Gel Architects we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work. We design unique, site-specific, creative solutions and produce innovative, buildable and cost-effective results.
We love architecture, and we understand that careful design can help shape the fabric of our communities for the better. We design homes and workplaces that are beautiful to look at, practical to build, and a joy to live and work in.
We are new home, urban regeneration and masterplanning specialists. Sustainability is in the DNA of all our projects, with considerations such as efficient land use, using locally-sourced products, optimising solar access and reducing waste at the forefront of our thinking.
Gel Architects are an NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects) registered practice.
- Year founded2015
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