B:HIVE OFFICES
BVN, Jasmax
MANUFACTURERS
AutoDesk, Wilkhahn, Artek, Autex, Dimond, HAY, Herman Miller, InStyle, James Dunlop Textiles, Jardan, RC+D, Regupol America, Resene, Schiavello, Simon James Design, Tarkett, Artedomus, Astra Walker, Billi, Formica / Laminex, +8
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
BGT Structures
SERVICE ENGINEER
WSP
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
eCubed Building Workshop
PROJECT MANAGER - CONSULTANT
Xigo
QUANTITY SURVEYOR CONSULTANT
White Associates
QUANTITY SURVEYOR CONSULTANT
White Associates
CLIENTS
Smales Farm Corporate Services Limited
FAÇADE ENGINEER
Lautrec
LEAD ARCHITECTS
BVN in association with Jasmax
CIVIL ENGINEER
Harrison Grierson
LOCATION
Auckland, New Zealand
CATEGORY
Institutional Buildings
Text description provided by architect.
The B:Hive concept has been conceived by Smales Farm as the first step in the transformation of a twentieth-century building
– it is actually the antithesis of “office building” in that its’ genesis is to be a “place” for flexible, collaborative and community-engaged work attracting start-ups, small companies, and individuals. There are currently 100 individual companies in B:Hive.
The five-level building engages at ground level with Goodside - a new vibrant hospitality precinct designed by Izzard - which seamlessly merges into the ground floor of B:Hive and creates an energetic flow from the public realm to the interior of the building.
The ground floor is designed as a hosted events space with a large meeting forum and a range of meeting rooms available for both the Farm and the community.
The atrium is the element that enables a new work community to thrive.
The connecting stair is located close to the entry encouraging people to walk through the building rather than take the lift which is located to the edge, providing opportunities to engage, meet, observe and participate.
The floors are designed for complete flexibility with relocatable walls located around the perimeter, creating suites enabling collaborative space around the atrium for overflow and individual subscribers.
Wellness is a primary consideration of new work and mixed-mode ventilation by using façade thermal chimneys is facilitated by drawing air through the atrium; a large clear skylight over the atrium enables direct sunlight to penetrate deep into the building, and the stair provides easy walking and energizing throughout the day.
