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The circular layout of the space allows Jones the Grocer to function effectively as both a retail store and a café.

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Salmond Reed Architects created a central axis with glass-walled retail outlets on either side. The original plaster cei...

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Precast concrete panels accented by contrasting all-aluminium louvres give Carlaw Park its distinctive look.

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Land where rugby league players once met in the scrum has been invigorated as a mixed-use complex by developer McDougall...

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Land where rugby league players once met in the scrum has been invigorated as a mixed-use complex by developer McDougall...

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In dramatic counterpoint to the angular buildings are the custom-made 12m pendant lights by Arend Lighting.

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Double rows of young oak trees provide the promise of future shaded strolls through Carlaw Park. .

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Above The lime chip surrounding the trees reduces maintenance by controlling weeds.

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The harmonious use of pebbles, aggregate and basalt stone adds definition to the Carlaw Park complex, giving it a distin...

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Pedestrians are provided a quality public realm in the Carlaw Park development, with walkways connecting to the city, P...

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Large panels of Synergy glass in the four-level facade of the atrium assisted the commercial building in achieving a Gre...

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Louvres crafted specifically for Carlaw Park's main commercial building by Louvretec New Zealand beat the heat while let...

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Low-flow fixtures and tapware are becoming standard for environmentally friendly commercial buildings.

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A textured surface conceals a large retaining wall designed by Dodd Civil Consultants. The wall, built of bored piles an...

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Natural materials emphasise the sustainability aspect of the Carlaw Park development. Wood provides a softer note among...

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With a low-pitched roof, the new commercial building at Carlaw Park won't interrupt neighbours' sightlines. Roofing Indu...

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Showers are appearing in the workplace more often for fitness-minded staff to freshen up after bicycling to the job or a...

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The energy-efficient Mitsubishi Electric condensing units atop the Carlaw Park carpark keep the hotel comfortable.

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The soaring atrium, accented by dramatic pendant lights, welcomes visitors into the main commercial building. .

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Almost unnoticed by the guests are the huge extractor fans which pull exhaust fumes from the five-level carpark.

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Well-placed recessed lights work with the vertical lights accenting the lift to illuminate the lobby of the Quest hotel...