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At eCubed Light all of our work relates closely to the needs
and aspirations of yourselves; our client. These aspirations
are explored by listening, talking and then tailoring our advice
and designs accordingly. eCubed will always provide;
A unique and innovative lighting environment,
Flexible, stunning, innovative, cost effective solutions
Characterful design solutions which reflect the
aesthetic of the environment and the excitement of its
users
Associated and controllable inside / outside space and
public realm which is suited to the clients expectations
and needs
Going the extra mile: a state-of-the-art options and
cost effective solutions
And if everything comes together an award winning
design if often the outcome for eCubed Light projects.
eCubed’s people, culture and high- end design skills in
Specilsit Lighting Design make us ideally suited to achieving
great outcomes often with limited budgets. Conversely big
budgets don’t always result in great lighting. Our principal
designers are all hands-on and delight in achieving great
results. We aim to work on a small number of significant and
interesting projects rather than a catch-all market approach.
We currently have 30 technical staff across the range of
specialist lighting design and in our Auckland and Wellington
offices.
eCubed Light dedicated to helping
reshape our Waterfront environment.
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INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE DESIGN (ISD)
We have established a good reputation for progressive and innovative cost-effective sustainable design
solutions, based on the people we have, their experience and the work they produce. We don’t,
however, believe in innovation for innovation’s sake, but more as means for solving the needs of the
client and their project in the most effective way.
Sustainable design requires a much more holistic and interactive design approach which involves all
the design team members and client stakeholders. It needs a systems approach - that is an approach
that considers how multiple complex issues and different values, including people and environment are
closely & dynamically intertwined. By being inclusive & understanding, we identify and then join all the
dots to capture the opportunities offered by this project to provide real sustainable outcomes. Adopting
an Integrated Sustainable Design Process (ISD) has significant advantages for integrating a high level
of sustainability into a project. In effect sustainability is woven into the DNA of the project with input and
buy–in from all stakeholders. Often the simplistic approach of ‘Less is More’ is the most sustainable
solution available.
LESS IS MORE
Design opportunities will be explored and developed jointly during the various design stages. The
design process recognises the interconnectedness of the various design disciplines which will help to
integrate the architecture and ancillary disciplines as the design develops. Integrated Sustainable
Design (ISD) that ensures excellent collaboration to identify and solve the sustainability question. The
key tenants are the 3 E’s; ‘Everything, Everyone, and Early’ on and around the table.
ISD is an inclusive process of a series of expertly facilitated design workshops for the design team, the
client and key stakeholders. This first critical session brings all players together to a shared
understanding of sustainability, and ensures they are briefed on key project inputs and requirements.
The facilitator and team capture the shared and agreed project vision and then create a route map of
how to deliver it. A series of further detailed workshops during the various design stages consider key
areas in more detail, such as building envelope design & comfort, landscape & water systems, energy
use & generation, maximising ecological value, materials & maintenance etc in order to find the optimal
solution that delivers the vision, in balance with budget and other key project constraints.
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The ETHOS of eCUBED
Our work relates closely to the needs and aspirations of
our client. These are explored by listening, talking and
then tailoring our advice / designs accordingly.
We aim to provide a thoughtful, practical, challenging and
personal approach to the design and management of your
project. We view design as an active process of
collaboration, rather than as a passive giving of advice.
We are interested in all aspects of outcomes of the design,
not just those we are appointed for.
We have established a good reputation for progressive
and innovative cost-effective sustainable building design,
based on the people we have, their experience and the
work they produce. We don’t, however, believe in
innovation for innovation’s sake, but more as means for
solving the needs of the client and their project in the most
effective way.
A unique feature of the eCubed team is that experienced
practitioners are provided in all the key disciplines so that
an integrated and holistic view can be taken for the benefit
of the project. We aim to develop and maintain a high
standard of environmental awareness and to continuously
improve our environmental performance in our own
activities and on our projects for clients wherever we have
control or influence.
We believe the successful delivery of the project will rely
on the ability of the project team to communicate
effectively and to work well within a ‘team’ environment.
We pride ourselves as team players who are willing to
listen to all parties.
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eCubed specialist designs dedicated to helping
reshape the New Zealand work and play
environment
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QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL
Our quality assurance and control system has been purpose designed as an
effective operational management system suited to a relatively small company
which prides itself on ensuring the requirements of our clients are met in a cost
effective, technically suitable and timely manner.
Our prime objective, which relates to our structure, is for projects to be staffed
only by quality staff with a high level of technical skill, experience and
management ability.
David Fullbrook is the eCubed Director responsible for quality assurance and
there is a commitment by all of our staff that adherence to our Company’s
systems and procedures are everyone’s concern. David regularly carries out
independent peer reviews of other consultant’s projects throughout New Zealand
on behalf of projects and is respected for his wide ranging but always constructive
criticism.
Our two quality procedures cover “Project Control” and “Support Services”.
Project Control Procedures cover our core business activity of providing
engineering services to clients. Support Services Procedures cover the
management and control of office functions and systems including project
numbers; distribution filing and archiving; resource and reference documentation
and equipment, software and systems.
A key aspect of our in-house quality control procedure is to carry out multi-
discipline in-house technical reviews at the completion of the preliminary,
developed and detailed design stages where each discipline presents their
proposals to their in house peers in a design charette/workshop environment. In
this way we ensure that coordination and interfaces between disciplines are
addressed and that all the firms’ technical resources are brought to bear in a
concentrated manner at key stages of the project. In-house reports on these
reviews can be issued to the project manager if required
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LIGHTING DESIGN CAPABILITY
eCubed have considerable experience in lighting design. Recent specialist lighting experience our team have had
includes many retail solutions, International Hotels, Jellicoe Street, Silo Park, Gateway Plaza, Wellingtons Wharawaka,
Waitamoe Caves, Auckland Marine Event Centre, Claudelands Event Centre, Wellington’s Waitangi Park, Wellington’s
Cobblestone Park, Upper Hutt Main Street Streetscape, Wellington’s Frank Kitts Park redevelopment, Wellington’s
International Airport passenger terminal redevelopment, Taranaki West wharf redevelopment and Hamilton’s Hood St
and Project Geyser in Parnell, Auckland.
- eCubed have direct and current experience of working within the specialist lighting environment.
- We know all the required codes, standards and design requirements relating to the public realm.
- We have direct experience from numerous external lighting designs solutions across the globe of successfully
delivery approved designs, and as expert witnesses on behalf of many local council and government bodies.
- We understand the code and by-law requirements for spatial, pedestrian and amenity lighting and have good
working relationship with all Council lighting engineers.
- We have considerable specialist lighting design experience and are well-respected in the lighting industry.
- Our knowledge of lighting is substantial and continually grows. We were the lighting specialist for the ‘Right Light ‘
TV and Media education campaign for EECA and the Electricity Commission.
- Our design work is creative, practical and is trust worthy.
- We operate as independent designers with no associations with lighting suppliers.
- We use the latest independent lighting software in our designs and have a large database of products and technical
information available in our library.
- Our experience has shown for specific exterior lighting situations that lighting software cannot be fully relied upon
and so we are strong advocates for prototype tests.
- We have considerable experience in selection of lighting that is robust enough for marine environment.
- We understand the sensitive requirements of heritage buildings.
- We are fully conversant with all the New Zealand and Australian lighting standards and CPTED philosophies.
- We are continually involved in lighting education of tertiary students in the Landscape and Architectural fields.
- Our designs consider the environment the impact on sky glow and sustainability.
- Our designs optimise energy use wherever possible
- As a priority we specify New Zealand made product wherever possible although in a marine environment overseas
luminaires generally provide a more durable product.
Actual design
results from
Radiance to
reality.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
eCubed Building Workshop or their current staff have been involved in the full design of specialist
lighting services for a large and varied number of applicable sustainable lighting projects around
the world, some of which include:
- Margaret Mahy Family park – Christchurch
- Christchurch East Frame Specialist Lighting Design
- Avon River Precinct Specialist Lighting Design, All Seven Packages – Christchurch
- East West Street Auckland, Specialist Lighting Design
- Prada Auckland - New Retail Design Concept for Prada International.
- Jellicoe Street Specialist Lighting Design (2012 IES Lighting Design Excellence Award)
- Silo Park Specialist Lighting Design (2012 IES Lighting Design Excellence Award)
- Gateway Plaza Specialist Lighting Design – Waterfront Auckland
- Wind Tree Art Sculpture, Specialist Lighting Design – Waterfront Auckland
- Project Geyser, Auckland ( New Zealand first NZGBC 6 Star Design)
- Viaduct Event Centre (Marine Event Centre)
- Silo Superyacht. Marina - Waterfront Auckland
- Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton
- Wharewaka Building – Wellington Waterfront Flagship Building
- Electricity Commission ‘Right Light’ TV and Media Education Campaign
- Waitakere City Council New Civil Defence Headquarters
- New Meridian Energy Headquarters Building, Wellington
- Hilton Hotel - Mauritius
- Le Caudan Waterfront Mauritius
- Transit NZ Esmonde Road Interchange SH1 & SH 16
- Sugar Beach Hotel, Mauritius
- Victoria Quarter - Auckland
- Christchurch Botanical Gardens - Conference Centre and Glasshouse
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PRADA - AUCKLAND
eCubed Duties – ESD Specialist, Mechanical, Electrical, Specialist Lighting and Hydraulics with a capex of $7m. The new Auckland Prada store is a new concept store for Prada.
Extensive design has been provided in order to create a new fibrate image for Prada with all services except for the display lighting hidden from view. No mean task with the precise
detail Prad require to all their stores. Fully hidden air-conditioning systems and a lighting design that involves 3000m of hidden LED lights creates a truly spectacular environment.
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Margaret Mahy Family Park – Christchurch
eCubed Duties –Specialist Lighting Design and Electrical Building Services.
Stage 1 complete 2015 and Stage 2 now in design.
As the first stage of the Christchurch Ōtākaro Avon River redevelopment project
the Margaret Mahy Family Park has been created alongside the Avon River.
Stage 1 opened for Christmas 2015 has been a tremendous success and has
seen unprecedented use both day and night by children of all ages.
eCubed were first engaged during the concept and developed design stages of
the project and were also engaged direct by Ōtākaro to complete detail design
and construction monitoring of the project through to completion. CPTED
priorities and children safety have been the priority throughout the design process
especially with the park open after dark and used by children young and old late
into the evening.
The newly opened Margaret Mahy Family Playground got rave reviews from
children, but what happens after dark?
Peals of laughter, mostly.
Stuff visited the playground on three nights last week and the overwhelming
impression was folks having good wholesome fun.
The majority of after-dark users appeared to be older teens and adults in their
early 20s. They screamed in delight on the flying foxes, raced each other down
the mega slide, and some pulled off flips on the mini trampolines. There was no
booze in sight. One middle-aged guy smoked a cigarette. The ladies of
Manchester St stayed away. No ambulances were called. The police weren't
sighted. St John reports one incident at the playground since it opened before
Christmas.
"We love it. It's good for the kids"
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EAST WEST STREET - AUCKLAND
eCubed Duties –Specialist Lighting Design and Electrical Building Services.
Construction in Progress and due for completion in completion 2018
eCubed have taken great delight in working with Megan Wraight of Wraight and
Associates and the artist Lisa Reihana to create a unique street lighting design
solution. The layout of the catenary lighting within the street has been developed
from traditional navigation techniques of using the waka as a compass.
Early navigators would know that the arcs of the sun and other stars cross the sky
at different heights depending on the time of year. East West Street represents
the waka travelling due east, with the sun rises due east and setting due west. At
night the rising and setting of stars were used to align the canoe in a direction of
travel and this star constellation of Matariki ‘The Southern Plaiades’ is replicated
within the new catenary lighting design for the street. Architecture, Art and
Lighting Design coming together as one. In addition to the catenary lighting
‘Gobo’ lights will also be used to create the leading path of the waka as it leads its
way East.
Within Wynyard Central the new ‘East West Street’ will be delivered over the next
few years with third party development partners as Waterfront Auckland’s premier
mixed use development. The East-West Pedestrian Street will form the primary
mid-block pedestrian linkage in Wynyard Central and provide the opportunity for
outdoor place making measures.
Not only is the design a significant step forward in street lighting design the
overall solution is a highly energy efficient design with the total energy use within
the entire street being equivalent to the energy used by a modern microwave
oven. Certainly a Win Win situation for Auckland Council.
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AUCKLAND BOARDWALK
After an extensive renovation programme, The new Auckland linking the
harbour bridge with Wynyard Quarter opened in 2015 with some stunning
new changes.
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LA PIROGUE – MAURITIUS
After an extensive renovation programme, La Pirogue re-opened its doors on November 1st
2003 with some stunning new changes. The hotel now boasts a magnificent 1000 sqm pool that
merges into the Indian Ocean, overlooked by the Beach Bar and pool deck.
The new La Pirogue now comprises of 248 rooms in 3 categories, 200 Standard rooms at
25sqm, 46 Superior rooms at 35sqm and 2 Royal suites at 78 sqm. All guest rooms have been
renovated and open privately on the magnificent palm grove. Each is equipped with air-
conditioning, twin or double bed, separate bath and shower, safe, hairdryer, satellite TV, direct
dial telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.
In addition the original La Pirogue boathouse has been retained and restored.
All services were designed to complement the natural surroundings and take maximum
advantage of the free cooling available wherever possible. Air conditioning where provided is
minimal and blends in with the Architecture. Lighting designs were based on a simplistic island
feel but utilise energy efficient lighting and a sophisticated day light reactive system that dims
lights without guests being aware in order to conserve energy.
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SUGAR BEACH
Located on more than 20 acres of land with over half a kilometre of white sandy beach, Sugar
Beach Resort is situated on the west coast of Mauritius. The hotel provides a high standard of
accommodation set in impeccably maintained tropical grounds. All rooms have two twin or one
king sized bed, private bath and shower, mini bar, satellite TV, telephone, radio, safe, hairdryer,
etc.
In addition to the main hotel building there are also Beach Villas located within the grounds.
There are 3 restaurants. There is a choice of four bars including the “Plantation Bar” from
where you can view the nightly entertainment programme.
Alternatively you may try your luck in the Casino which is located in the La Pirogue Hotel
adjacent. Facilities also include a casino, large swimming pool, fully equipped gym, hair salon
and beauty centre with sauna.
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TE PAPA ŌTĀKARO / AVON RIVER PRECINCT
eCubed Duties –Specialist Lighting Design with a capex of $170m and a lighting
budget of $7m . Rolling completion dates for eight packages from 2014 to 2016.
The winding path of the Ōtākaro/Avon River will define Christchurch’s new river
precinct. Watermark, the first section to be built, opened at the end of August
2013, and Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee unveiled
The Terraces section on 20 September 2013.
Te Papa Ōtākaro eCubed packages will include Antigua, The Terraces,
Convention Centre, Victoria Square (formerly Market Square), North Frame,
Family Park, Avon Loop and The East Frame, these projects form the new central
city’s spiritual and aesthetic identity. The visual contrast between the curving
river, the lighting and the linear grid of the streets is a key element of the city’s
distinctive urban form.
eCubed have been engaged to provide specialist lighting design and street
lighting design expertise as part of the design leadership team across all eight
packages of the project. eCubed are also engaged as the specialist lighting
designer for each of the eight packages as part of the package design teams,
consisting of environmental designers, architects and landscape architects from
the following international companies:
Opus Architecture
Boffa Miskell
BDP Architects - UK
Arup
EOS Ecology and
LandLAB
A truly exceptional world class project that eCubed Light are delighted to be
part of.
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CHRISTCHURCH BOTANICAL GARDENS
eCubed Duties – ESD Specialist, Mechanical, Electrical, Specialist Lighting, and
Hydraulics design with a capex of $10m. In Design due for completion in 2012.
Late 2008, the Christchurch City Council advertised an International Design
Competition for the design of Christchurch’s mixed use Botanic Gardens Project.
There were 32 entries to the competition of which 6 were shortlisted. Pattersons
Architects and eCubed combined won the final design through an assessment
process led by Professor Jonathan Hunt in December 2008. The new 60,000sqm
multipurpose facility is designed to exceed international environmental standards and
is constructed mainly in glass.
the innovative use of a large scale underfloor air conditioning for mixed use
building in NZ
rainwater collection from the roof that supplies a water feature and toilets
a diagrid type façade with a mix of high performance glazing and a skin
glass façades to the North
a fully addressable LED lighting system that uses occupancy detection and
daylight harvesting
a heat pump heating and cooling water system
solar water heating
sustainable internal fittings, such as carpet tiles to easily replace small areas
of carpet
materials containing low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and
formaldehyde.
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LEN LYE GALLERY
The Len Lye Centre will be an iconic New Plymouth attraction displaying the innovative
art and ideas of Len Lye, pioneer filmmaker and kinetic sculptor. The building will be
striking in appearance and play host to some of the world’s most spectacular pieces of
kinetic art.
The new gallery forms a striking extension to the existing Govett Brewster Gallery which
is also having its HVAC systems replaced to Loan Condition Standards as part of the
project. This challenging project involves stitching together old and new parts of the
building and has necessitated very close coordination of the architecture, structure and
services.
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WHAREWAKA – Wellingtons Waterfront Flagship Building
eCubed Duties – ESD Specialist, Mechanical, Electrical, Specialist Lighting and Hydraulics with
a capex of $10m. Completed in January
The building consists of an area to house two ceremonial Waka’s, a gallery space, cafe and
conference / meeting areas.
The building has been designed around natural ventilation principles, and has a sea water
heating system to increase efficiency with the below floor heating.
Below are examples of the Revit Building model used for the documentation, the building is
currently under construction and was completed early in 2011. Dynamic thermal modelling was
also undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the natural ventilation systems.
Relevant Attributes – Waterfront building and public realm, seawater cooling and heating,
highly coordinated and exposed services with industrial aesthetic, Innovative and cost effective
air sculpting and fast track tight budgets, state of the art lighting solutions. Close liaison with
contractor/sub-contractors to achieve outcomes.
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AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY
eCubed Duties – Mechanical, Hydraulic Electrical,
Data, Security and Specialist Lighting.
Located in Auckland’s fast growing central city area –
Wynyard Quarter the new Moller / BVN designed
Auckland Theatre Company’s new theatre is a
fantastic example of modern sustainable designs
being blended with traditional theatre requirements
and yet still creating an amazing building. A very
complex design created entirely in REVIT 3D allows
eCubed to fully coordinate all aspects of the services.
The new, international-standard centre for performing
arts will be integrated with the new ASB head office
complex and become the permanent home of
Auckland Theatre Company (ATC). The centre will
include a 600-seat theatre and access to a 200-seat
auditorium within the ASB development.
eCubed changed the architectural approach to the fly
tower external with the lighting team working at
length to create a fully back lit façade system with
only 150mm depth available. An achievement
without precedence.
The new theatre meets two of the transformational
shifts to ensure Auckland becomes the world's most
liveable city by 2040.
The new theatre displays architectural and spatial
design excellence in one of the city's best assets, the
waterfront.
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CLAUDELANDS EVENTS CENTRE - HAMILTON
eCubed Duties – ESD Specialist, Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulics with a capex of
$68m. The Conference centre opened in March 2011 with the Arena opening early in June
2011.
The Chow Hill Architects development includes an international 6000 seat arena, 1000 seat
conference centre, exhibition halls and ancillary buildings.
It includes a 5000-capacity multipurpose indoor arena/auditorium, a 1500 capacity
conference centre and upgraded exhibition facilities.
Features of the development include a four-star plus equivalent conference and meeting
facility, a 5000 person capacity indoor arena, multiple indoor and outdoor exhibition spaces,
a multi-use grassed oval and a unique function space.
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GEYSER BUILDING – PARNELL AUCKLAND
eCubed Duties – Electrical, Data, Security and Specialist Lighting Completed in 2012 on
budget.
Located in Parnell in Auckland’s city fringe the Samson Corporation 6200m² commercial
community of five buildings uses twin courtyards and veils of glass to create a sense of
community and business all in one. eCubed are appointed for Electrical Building Services.
The building is the first in New Zealand to be achieve a Six Star New Zealand Green Building
Council rating and was lodged to the NZGBC in May 2009. With a fully active openable double
skin façade, no air-conditioning and minimal heating the building is an advert for current green
thinking technology. The lighting system achieves the maximum green star rating by achieving
1.39W/m² per 100lux. A first in New Zealand, 7% better than the required highest rating of
1.5w/m² and achieved over 100% of the net lettable area. The lighting solution was also the first
design to be awarded innovation points for exceeding all the green star criteria.
Not only is the lighting solution achieving exceptionally high energy efficiency figures but the
entire lighting systems is a bespoke design by eCubed which combines all electrical services
(lighting and power distribution) within one single element. In addition all other available
electrical green star points have been achieved by eCubed.
Relevant Attributes – Commercial Solution. Value driven including extensive value
management with Contractor. Working and convincing the client to go for a 6 star Green
Building ahead of the original 5 star design brief. Confident market leader with significant
constraints of a maximum 60mm ceiling void.
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WAITOMO CAVES VISITOR & CONFERENCE CENTRE
(NZIA Architecture Medal 2011)
eCubed Duties – Mechanical, Electrical, Specialist Lighting and Hydraulics on this prestigious
project.. Completion: 2010
The Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Visitor Centre was awarded New Zealand architecture’s most
coveted prize – The New Zealand Architecture Medal. The medal, presented on the 20th May
2011 by the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA), recognises excellence in architecture
from all categories and the judging panel included an international expert. The prestigious win
was announced at the NZ Architecture Awards Gala Dinner, held in Auckland.
eCubed working with Christopher Kelly from the Architecture Workshop, the new Waitomo Glow
Worm Caves Visitor Centre was designed to reflect the curve in the Waitomo River and the
contours of the land.
The structure showcases the collaboration between a number of New Zealand building and
componentry suppliers and uses advanced digital technology in the construction process.
CEO Grant Webster, says “We’re thrilled! Taking home the medal is just the icing on the cake,
it’s great for the Waitomo region.
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VIADUCT EVENTS CENTRE & JELLICOE STREET
eCubed Duties – ESD Specialist, Mechanical, Electrical, Specialist Lighting and AV consultants
and Hydraulics on this prestigious project. With a capex of $26m. completed in June 2011 on
time and on budget.
Auckland’s latest waterfront building is the Viaduct Events Centre. This signature building
designed by Gordon Moller was conceived as ‘a benchmark environmentally friendly Events
Centre before it was fashionable for stadiums and event centres to be green. Given the recent
surge in interest in green buildings within the market place this standard of environmental
design has proved a key feature in attracting high quality and similarly forward thinking users.
Indeed the Viaduct Event Centre has acted as a catalyst for many other developments on the
tank farm side of the City to continue with a complementary high standard of environmental
performance. Using the ocean water for heating and cooling instead of chillers or cooling
towers is one of many first generation True Green options being used on this building.
In addition to a range of high quality sustainable design features including a high performance
facade air-conditioning the project made innovative use of benchmarking using the equivalent
Australian Green Building Council Green Event Centre design rating tool with some pragmatic
adjustments for New Zealand conditions.
The adjoining Gateway Plaza and Jellicoe Street for which we were the specialist lighting
designer and electrical engineers are fantastic open public spaces in the area just beyond the
VEC where the Wynyard Crossing interim bridge links the Viaduct Harbour with Wynyard
Quarter, Jellicoe Street, North Wharf promenade and the Viaduct Events Centre. Gateway
Plaza.
Relevant Attributes – Waterfront building and public realm, seawater cooling and heating, highly
coordinated and exposed services with industrial aesthetic, Innovative and cost effective air
sculpting by Big Ass fans and fast track tight budgets, state of the art lighting solutions. Close
liaison with contractor/sub-contractors to achieve outcomes.
JELLICOE STREET, NORTH WHARF AND SILO PARK- SEP, 2014
Winner of the The Rosa Barba International Landscape Prize
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SILO PARK
eCubed Duties – Specialist Lighting Consultant, Power and Data.
This large public park will feature seating, art and steps down to the water’s edge.
Gateway Plaza is the western landing point for Wynyard Crossing, connecting the
eastern waterfront with Wynyard Quarter. Jellicoe Street is the interconnecting street
linking all these elements together. The name says it all. Silo Park, at the western edge
of Jellicoe Street, features the retained 35 metre Golden Bay cement silo and ‘six-pack’
in recognition of the area’s industrial heritage. Bookmarked by the marine sector’s
superyacht berth and fit-out facility, Silo Park will offer westward views of Westhaven
Marina and the Auckland Harbour Bridge with cinema on summer evenings.
Work is now complete on this extensive transformation of Auckland’s Waterfront and is in
programme to be completed in July 2011. The images show the transformation from
design into reality. eCubed are proud to be involved in all these waterfront
redevelopment projects both in Auckland and Wellington.
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SILO MARINA
eCubed Duties – Specialist Lighting Consultant, Superyacht Power, Security,
Communications and Data.
Silo Marina is the premier home for superyachts in the South Pacific. Centrally located
on the southern side of Auckland’s Waitemata harbour, Silo Marina is on the doorstep of
the Hauraki Gulf’s stunning cruising grounds, and provides a convenient base for Pacific
cruising.
Silo Marina has ten berths up to 116 metres, all with full security, servicing and fuelling
facilities. The Marina is situated just minutes away from Auckland’s major marine retail
centre, refit facilities, restaurants and bars, making Silo Marina an extremely convenient
option for captain and crew. For your next visit "down under", book a stay at Silo Marina
for exceptional convenience and service in a picturesque urban setting on the edge of
Auckland's beautiful Hauraki Gulf.
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DALDY STREET TANKS
eCubed Duties – Specialist Lighting Consultant
eCubed provided the specialist lighting solutions for the Daldy Street linear park ‘tanks’.
These architectural and infrastructural interventions form a key part of the parks social
infrastructure and activation strategy and are a stunning feature in both day and night
use. .
The tank forms utilise recovered industrial archaeology and materials to make reference
to the sites former industrial heritage. They contributing to the utility and functionality of
the overall park system through the provision of shade, interactive play elements,
lighting, water re-use and cultural references.
The re-use of recycled and found industrial elements maintains the projects strong
connections to the sites former industrial and marine heritage..
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OPEX AND WHOLE OF LIFE COSTING
A central philosophy of sustainable design is its value case. Not only what it will cost
to build but what it will cost to run and maintain. The balance between first costs and
whole life costs becomes particularly important as the intensity of servicing
increases.
eCubed have a particular reputation for whole of life costing having carried out a
large number of value case studies and sustainability audits for Central Government,
Local Government the New Zealand Green Building Council and private clients. We
do this in a number of ways:
- Understanding the day-to-day operation of the building, particularly
equipment such as the building services and the façade .
- Energy and water modelling.
- Benchmarking of existing energy and water use.
- Benchmarking against other facilities.
- Exploring energy and water saving design opportunities and scenarios with
relative values.
- Review of differing energy and water efficiencies of different items of plant
equipment and appliances.
- Selecting, designing and specifying durable, reliable and robust engineering
systems – a loose fit, low energy long life philosophy.
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eCUBED LIGHT
eCubed Building Workshop has a strong commitment to protect the environment and to use resources in a way
that provides for future generations.
Our way of working at eCubed Building Workshop seeks to establish and build on long term, durable and
collaborative working relationships with the following operating principles:
eCubed Building Workshop is a client-centred practice. Our work relates closely to the needs and
aspirations of our clients. These are explored by listening, talking and then tailoring our advice and
designs accordingly.
eCubed Building Workshop provides a thoughtful, challenging and personal approach to the design and
management of projects.
eCubed Building Workshop views design as an active process of collaboration, rather than a passive
giving of advice. We are interested in all aspects and outcomes of the design not just those we are
appointed for.
eCubed Building Workshop’s service is uniquely based upon Director level staff providing design input
into projects from concept to completion.
eCubed Building Workshop develops and maintains a high standard of environmental awareness. We
aim to continuously improve our environmental performance by seeking better and cleaner ways of doing
business.
Adopting sustainable building strategies is demonstrating environmental leadership
to both the business world and local communities.