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competition for the project, and were involved as
project architect in developing the design, prepar-
ing construction and consenting documentation
and in the observation of the construction works,"
says Dalman.
"We needed to solve key challenges associ-
ated with the project including integrating the hotel
functions, servicing and access within the con-
straints imposed by the existing tower and podium,
a steeply sloping site and having other occupied
tenancies in the building."
Along with full refurbishment of all the tower
floors into guestrooms and hotel front and back of
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house spaces, a new level of guestrooms and bar
had to be constructed on the top of the building.
The new roof form, along with new balconies at
the top floor levels, work to complement the exist-
ing façade and strengthen the visual appearance of
the top of the existing tower, while also allowing for
spectacular views over the city and harbour.
"We are proud to have played our part in this
project and enjoyed working with Russell Property
Group again, after having worked successfully
together on the Breakfree on Cashel Hotel in
Christchurch," says Dalman.
Dominion Constructors undertook the conversion