Massey University Refectory Te Papaioea | Palmerston North
Seismic strengthening and adaptive reuse of building including office fitout design to upper floor and public hall, gallery and event spaces to ground floor
New commercial building containing lift, staircase to provide accessible access to heritage building
Best practice heritage design
One of Massey University’s earliest campus buildings, the 1930s refectory had been closed due to seismic risk. Working closely with the University, I developed a solution that carefully restored and celebrated its heritage spaces while seismically strengthening the structure and adapting it for modern campus use.
The project returned a treasured historic building to active life, respecting its original character.
Awards:
NZIA New Zealand Architecture Awards – Winner (Heritage) 2022
New Zealand Commercial Project Awards – Gold (Heritage & Restoration)
Best Design Awards – Gold Pin (Public & Institutional Space) 2022
Project completed while at Studio Pacific Architecture
Photo credits: Thomas Seear-Budd