Three Parks Retail Park and Second Town Centre

The bad news for the community of Wanaka is that the council appointed commissioners have given the green light for the big box second town centre, this is a real shame as it is a completely unimaginative solution to the growth needs of the Upper Clutha’s retail needs, it is the lowest common denominator of retail.

Resource Consent Nightmares

Never expect a Resource Consent Application to go smoothly even if you expect it to be a mere formality. A recent application demonstrated this.

Tried and Tested

After formally studying architectural history for many years and constantly reading books on architecture, it is great to come across architects that I have not heard of, architects who have not made the mainstream but have a body of work that is quite inspirational and refreshing.

Design File Sharing

There has been a revolutionary release of ArchiCad (13) which is my BIM enabled CAD software. The significant feature is an upgrade to the TEAMWORK capabilities where DELTA-server™ technology enables users to work on the same project simultaneously.

Three Parks Big Box Retail Park

Yesterday I presented at the Plan Change Hearing for Three Parks in Wanaka. It is disappointing that a local developer and the Queenstown Lakes District Council would entertain the retail park concept for Wanaka. I think it shows a severe lack of appreciation and understanding of what Wanaka is about. Wanaka is a world class […]

Shakey Ground

Having grown up in Wellington I am quite used to experiencing earthquakes, once they start I actually find the anticipation of what will happen next quite exciting.

The Weather

Living here at the base of the alps the weather has a massive impact on how we work and play. I have had one of the most enjoyable ski seasons in years, but from one week to the next its either severe winter conditions or warm and spring like.

Hello

The intention of this blog is to comment on what is happening on the architectural scene here in Wanaka and further afield.