Turoa Terminal

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A tight building program, always at the mercy of the weather, in a severe environment determined many of the design decisions, material choices and construction methodology. Additionally, the two new structures were built in a visually and ecologically sensitive area of the National Park. The new terminals are located at 1.923m and 2,320m ASL on the Turoa side of Mt Ruapehu. The basic concept was to enclose the top and bottom masts of the chair lift mechanism with a “tight” building envelope constructed from as many prefabricated components as possible.

The solution - precast concrete wall panels in steel frames, heavy and light weight profiled steel to roof and walls with polycarbonate sheeting to “windows” - all attached to a structural steel frame. These wall and roof components were modeled to reflect and to respond to the ever changing environment. Completed by GH whilst at Ignite Architects.

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As Director and Principal Architect of HB Architecture, Grant Harris has infused the business with his singular passion for architectural design. Grant’s extensive formal training and qualifications are outmatched only by his practical
experience; over 40 years of his life have been dedicated to the expression of art through architectural form, resulting in countless completed projects.

We work with a range of clients and projects to design a varied range of commercial buildings that enhance workplaces and culture. From the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to Knoll Ridge cafe on Mt Ruapehu, visit our full commercial design portolio.

We provide bespoke, high end residential new builds, renovations and extensions across New Zealand. Working with our clients, we provide residential architecture that delivers you a world class home. We ensure our designs are a true reflection of your individual style and aspirations and make them modern, functional and sophisticated.