Air New Zealand building
makes a grand entrance
26 September 2011. A $200,000 foyer refurbishment for the Air New Zealand building is now complete, giving it a glamorous new look designed to 'invite and excite'.
The iconic railway tunnel-like entrance to the building has been retained, but now leads visitors into a foyer that has undergone an extreme makeover. The redesign, conceptualised by leading Australasian design firm Jasmax, has given the Air New Zealand building a new, more glamorous look.
The brief for the new design was to create a welcoming atmosphere. It uses elements such as glowing light and sculptural furniture elements to add life to the space, making it inviting and exciting to visit.
Jasmax took inspiration from the natural environment of New Zealand, reflecting this through natural materials such as timber, stone and wool. Feature elements include a giant custom-made New Zealand wool rug, limestone tiles, glowing seating and a new electronic directory board. The design emphasises a feeling of warmth and gives a sense of a relaxed atmosphere. Lighting flows from the entrance to the lift lobby wall, creating movement by scattering light and shadow.
The top floor of the Air New Zealand building is now available for lease. The 1200 square metre space has glorious views, large outdoor decks and plenty of car parking. The building has emergency power generation, cycle parking, shower blocks and raised floors that enable the space to be divided and cabled in any configuration the tenant chooses.
On the ground floor of the building are Medical Assurance, Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Lion Foundation. Air NZ occupies levels one and two. All are long term tenants.
Air NZ cited Smales Farm’s proximity to a large local workforce as one of the reasons it signed a fresh nine-year lease to house its international award-winning Contact Centre team. The Contact Centre is open 24 hours a day and takes 6000 to 7000 calls each day from all around the world.
“Staying close to a large pool of skilled labour broadens recruitment options, and offers fast, easy commuting for staff,” said Bruce Allison, Manager of the Leasing Team in Air NZ’s Property Group.
To find out more about the space available for lease in the Air New Zealand building contact your local commercial real estate agent or call Smales Farm General Manager Daniel Henderson on (09) 488 2300.