Our team took great pride in transforming and re-purposing the old Naenae Post Office into a local community centre. As a result, the Naenae community can now enjoy a modern facility, purpose designed with a range of spaces and facilities. The result, a high-quality local hub, to host and support a wide range of community activities.
Our construction work included: earthquake strengthening and refurbishment, underpinning the original clock tower, new structural steel roof strengthening, asbestos removal, full internal demolition, full internal build of meeting rooms, activity spaces, kitchens and bathrooms. All built at scale for a community space, situated in Hilary Court, Naenae.
The scope of the refurbishment was quite extensive, as the original building was built in 1959 by the Ministry of Works. It had been closed as a local Post Office since 2015.
The Community Centre was designed in consultation with the local community.
The design included flexible open-plan spaces, a co-working space and a large sized kitchen.
Special attention for the protection and storage of heritage items including the original Clock Tower.
An original tile artwork was reproduced and replicated by Guy Ngan and now features as a mural using acoustic panels in the co-working space.
Underpinning the original clock tower with new piles, and brickwork strengthening of the Clock Tower.
Earthquake strengthening and refurbishment. Full internal demolition of slabs, walls and ceilings, new structural steel roof strengthening, new warm roof including skylights, and new double glazing to existing exterior windows.
Throughout the building refurbishment many items were protected, restored and reinstated, including the aluminium window joinery and timber doors.
Exterior work included the upgrade of the canopy, a new paved courtyard, blockwork, plastering and painting.
