Banks

Branch planning determines circulation, sightlines, acoustic control and movement between customer areas and secure back-of-house rooms. BNZ Partner Centre Queenstown by Warren and Mahoney, photographed by Mark Scowen, and ANZ by Curtain Creations by Robert Swan Green demonstrate how interior systems and finishes support different banking environments.

The listed work includes specialist project types and associated trades. Bank of China by Cachet Group, ASB Greenlane Regional Centre by Asona, ASB Queen Street by Asona and BNZ by T&R Interior Systems offer reference points for joinery, ceilings, window treatments and interior fit-out. A bank management system project can need separate consideration of staff access, records and operational technology, while a food bank project follows a different programme and public use pattern.

Before design development begins, define customer circulation, staff-only access, security zones, meeting rooms, accessibility, and the requirements for technology and records.

Separate public circulation from restricted routes, then coordinate doors, access control, visibility and service routes with the security consultant and building services team.

A food bank project supports food collection, storage, administration or distribution rather than conventional banking services. Its brief should identify loading, hygiene, storage capacity and safe public access.