2017 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
New Law & Management Building, University of Waikato
Three concrete buildings, carved into a sloping site and linked by a green roof and organised around a central, sunken courtyard together constitute a strong urban presence and form an impressive gateway to the university campus. The confident design, exemplified by the sure handling of massing and voids, is an architectural expression of the University of Waikato’s ambition. The building’s solidity conveys permanence and seriousness, while the control of light and movement, and the provision of green breathing spaces and natural ventilation, demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy for user well-being.
- Practice
- WSP Architecture
- Category
- Education
- Location
- Waikato/Bay of Plenty
