News

Aug 06

Introducing our team

Introducing our team Lyn has been part of the Pacific Environments team for over 12 years. Her focus over the last 20 years has been on designing with a sustainability focus for retirement, aged care and residential environments. Lyn enjoys the opportunity to create a comfortable, attractive and... read more →

Pacific Environments

Jun 06

Introducing our Team : Jessica

Jessica has been a valued member of the Pacific Environments team for over two years. Initially joining us as an architectural student, she has progressed to become a skilled architectural graduate. Jessica has recently taken up a role on our Health and Safety team and picked up one of our... read more →

Pacific Environments

May 29

Gold Award for Macleans College

With great excitement, the Pacific Environments team are proud to share that our project Macleans College – Science and Technology Development, constructed by C3 Construction, has picked up a Gold Award at the NZ Commercial Project Awards in the Education category. An incredible result for an incredible project, team and... read more →

Awards

May 22

Learnings from the Institute of Directors 2024 Leadership Conference

Last week Pacific Environments’ Grant Neill, Managing Director, and Caroline Peacocke, Practice Manager, attended the Institute of Directors 2024 Leadership Conference, held in the beautiful Te Pae Convention Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch. The event, attended more than 700 individuals and featuring esteemed speakers, provided an unparalleled opportunity for exposure to... read more →

Uncategorised

May 08

Carbon Reduction with Glulam Timber

A V-Quest Carbon assessment was carried out on The Botanic Clubhouse’s primary structure. The use of Glulam timber in-lieu of Steel resulted in 80% carbon reduction while estimated cost difference was less than 1%. Glulam, short for glue-laminated timber, gains strength and stability from the lamination process. It's popular in... read more →

Architecture, Pacific Environments, Sustainability

Apr 23

Orient Industrial Park

The Pacific Environments team has completed the first stage of design for the Orient Industrial Park! Situated in the vibrant city of Hamilton, this live and work commercial development offers a unique opportunity for investors and business owners alike. With 42 units in total, Orient Industrial Park boasts a diverse... read more →

Uncategorised

Mar 27

Property Council RESI + Walking Tour

Last week Pacific Environments were proud sponsors of the Property Council’s RESI Residential Development Summit. We had a team attend the summit itself, listening to industry leaders share, and we had a team member attend the walking tour of Northcote Town Centre. Taking in the history of the development, and... read more →

Community, Events, Uncategorised

Mar 06

The Botanic Retirement Village Stage 2 Completion: A Testament to Contemporary Living

As Architects behind the innovative design of The Botanic Retirement Village, we are thrilled to announce the completion of another stage, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards creating a vibrant and inclusive community space. With the unveiling of the Clubhouse & Pool House alongside the Nikau Apartments, we... read more →

Pacific Environments, Retirement

Mar 06

Ka mua Ka muri – Officially gifted to the people of Christchurch

Last night (Wednesday 6 March 2023) the beautiful Ka mua Ka muri was unveiled as part of the Multicultural Centre Opening ceremony. Ka mua Ka Muri, which translates as “looking backwards to move forward”, is an incredible artwork that we are proud to have collaborated with artist Kazu Nakagawa on.... read more →

Collaboration, Community, Pacific Environments

Feb 29

Crafting Cultural Connections: Discoveries from the NZIA In:Situ Conference

Architecture, a craft entwined with the essence of local context and culture, is not merely about erecting structures but about weaving stories of communities, traditions, and innovation. Recently, the NZIA In:Situ Conference illuminated key insights into the evolving landscape of architecture, resonating with the ethos of empowering local craftsmanship and... read more →

Architecture, Events, Sustainability