14 Laings Road
14 LAINGS ROAD
Client: The Wellington Company
Location: Wellington
Type: Heavy Refurbishment
Value: $9.5m
Size: 3,500m²
Timeframe: 12 Months
Situated on the corner of Laings Road and High Street in Lower Hutt, BLACK was proud to deliver this adaptive reuse project - a successful example of urban revitalisation in the area.
The project consisted of a full structural upgrade to the existing building and the conversion of four floors of office and commercial space into upgraded retail tenancies, three floors of apartments and two rooftop penthouses.
The structural works included demolition of exiting ground floor tenancies and pouring new insitu shear walls, chevron bracing on Levels 1 & 2 and thickening of core walls from ground to Level 4.
Fitout works to Levels 1-3 involved creating ten 1 & 2 bedroom apartments per floor, refurbishing original brass windows, installation of a new elevator and new plumbing, mechanical, fire protection and electrical services throughout. On Level 4, two existing apartments were gutted and internal layout renovated, with new double glazing and air conditioning.
As part of our works, the façade and canopy were refurbished and new roof membranes applied.
This project required working effectively and efficiently with operational businesses. We created temporary premises for them to operate out of while works were being undertaken. This required extensive planning and management of works to minimise disruptions.
Despite Covid-related impacts, the project was not only completed on time, but within project budget expectations.
SOLUTIONS
This project required working effectively and efficiently with operational businesses. We created temporary premises for them to operate out of while works were being undertaken. This required extensive planning and management of works to minimise disruptions.
We successfully applied multi-platform safety policies and operational procedures to ensure protection of workers and public during the build.
Problem solving to achieve programme and scope of works, such as developing delivery schedules to minimise contractor congestion within the whole building, as well as the use of spider cranes to move the steel substructure sections into place when other means were not ready.
“BLACK are a very client and solutions focused contractor, their open and honest approach gives us great confidence in recommending them to our clients and ensuring a successful project is delivered.”
- BEN VAN ARTS, DIRECTOR, EGMONT DIXON
