New Zealand Commercial Design Trends Series NZ Commercial Design Trends Vol. 30/12 | Page 6

COMMERCIAL DESIGN TRENDS Sustainability is taken to new heights in our lead story. One Central Park in Sydney, designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel and PTW Architects, is notable for two key features – a living wall of 383 plant species, which winds its way up 33 storeys, and a cantilevered heliostat reflector that bounces light down into a park and retail centre. We also profile the Institute of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University in Chicago, which has built a transparent Ecodome greenhouse. Students can view the underground geothermal system in action – and the water temperature read-outs. Closer to home, we showcase two Christchurch new builds, including the first building to be completed post earthquake in the former red zone. Both commercial buildings are on triangular corner sites, and the designers have maximised this opportunity to create a little architectural tension and drama. One of the projects also gives back to the community, providing a laneway with cafés and bars that is already drawing people into the city. HIGHLIGHTS Managing Editor John Williams – [email protected] Media Sales Vanessa Matson – [email protected] Adrian Law – [email protected] Ben Trethewey – [email protected] Leslie Johnson – [email protected] Shailan Patel – [email protected] Sonia Fredrick – [email protected] 16 106 46 The choice of cladding for Te Uru Waitakere was long debated. Finally, resource consent was granted for the use of green, pre-patinated copper, which has a lifespan of 200 years. With the aim of creating a post earthquake city that is more liveable and friendly, Christchurch City Council is encouraging laneways and mixed-use developments, such as the new Strange’s Building. Imagine a high-rise building with no steel. Sounds implausible? The use of concrete nanotube technology creates very high strength, ultra-low permeability concrete that requires little or no steel reinforcing. More ideas, information and inspiration, plus the full multimedia experience at trendsideas.com facebook.com/trendsideas twitter.com/trendsideas pinterest.com/trendsideas blog.trendsideas.com Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Phone [phone] Trends Publishing New Zealand Ltd ISSN 2230-6927 (Digital) All rights reserved. Trends is subject to copyright in its entirety. The contents may not be reproduced in any form, either in whole or in part, without written permission of the Publisher. No responsibility is accepted for unsolicited material,nor for loss of submitted manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Opinions expressed are those of the contributors, not necessarily those of Trends Publishing New Zealand Ltd. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information, the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences of reliance on this publication. Trends proudly promotes great ideas, products and services on every page