The Idea
Emphasis on engineering
In creating a new office space for multi-disciplinary consultancy Bloxam Burnett & Olliver (BBO), designer Edwards White Architects chose to emphasise the engineering focus at the core of the practice.
‘When it came to relocating their Hamilton office, BBO chose two floors in a new building in the CBD,’ says Herman Haringa from Edwards White. ‘With their brief to capture an engineering feel, we sought to embrace the building's structural steel frame and exposed concrete floor as part of the design.’
Housing around 120 staff, the new offices feature an open-plan layout with team-oriented spaces and individual offices for senior staff. The unique choice of materials, form and colour all reflect BBO’s core business.