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3500 sqm / Auckland

Commissioned for the school's 60th jubilee, the MacFarlan Centre brings together St Kentigern College's administration and student services in one central location, creating a new ‘front door’ for the College. With a subtle tartan theme on the screen which shades the facade, the building nods to tradition while incorporating modern materials and environmentally sustainable features.

The arrangement of the building and its extensive landscaping greatly improves efficient student and staff pedestrian flows through and around the campus, whilst separating the visitor and student entrances. The L-shaped plan creates an appealing amphitheatre on the sunny northern side for eating lunches and performing plays.

Environmentally sustainable features of the building include: extensive louvring of windows to reduce heat gain but allowing natural light; rainwater harvesting and re-use, and use of low embodied energy building materials from sustainable sources or with high recycled content.

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RTA Studio has received more than 60 New Zealand and international awards, including Home of The Year, a World Architecture Festival category win and the New Zealand Architecture Medal.

Richard Naish founded RTA Studio in 1999 after a successful career with top practices in London and Auckland. We are a practice that focuses on delivering exceptional design with a considered and personal service. Our work aims to make a lasting contribution to the urban and natural context by challenging, provoking and delighting.

Our studio is constantly working within the realms of public, commercial and urban design as well as sensitive residential projects. We are committed to a sustainable built environment and are at the forefront developing carbon neutral buildings.