Otago Polytechnic - Creative Precinct (Stage 1) - Dunedin

Cook Brothers Construction was proud to collaborate with McCoy & Wixon Architects on stage one of Otago Polytechnic’s new Creative Precinct building.

A much-needed addition to the Polytech, this building was designed by Regan Hall to serve as a centre for Engineering and Arts students. Natural light and functionality was at the centre of the design with an emphasis on the “creative” aesthetic to fit the purpose of the building. Cook Brothers ensured that the architect’s and the client’s expectations were met at all times.

The build was worth $2.2 million and was fast-tracked with a timeframe of only four and a half months. Cook Brothers completed to programme and without any defects

Goldfields Special School - Life Skills Unit - Paeroa

This entirely new, multi-room life skills unit is specifically designed for pupils with special needs at Goldfields Special School.

Cook Brothers Construction was thrilled to be selected by Greenstone Group to complete this new and modern facility. It was a project we particularly enjoyed being a part of because we were able to build something that is having and will continue to have such a positive impact on those students who really need it.

Mercury Bay Area School - Performing Arts Centre (Stage 1) - Whitianga

Mercury Bay Area School approached Cook Brothers to redevelop some of their existing school buildings and to transform them into something extraordinary – a Performing Arts Centre that when completed, will undoubtedly become one of the most utilised buildings in the whole of the Whitianga district.

This is an exciting project for the area because it will have a hugely positive impact on all of its students, from primary through to senior. It boasts dance and recording studios, a drama suite, and instrument practice rooms.

We feel it is significant that this project is in a remote location to our offices, because as a consequence, we have had the pleasure of utilising local sub-contractors and labour where possible, thus managing to keep the project primarily a local one – something that is always important to a community.

Recent feedback from Mercury Bay left us with the “warm fuzzies” when they expressed the sentiment that Cook Brothers Construction is a part of the school family – which of course, is always nice to hear!

Wakari School - Hall - Dunedin

Originally constructed in Stuart Street in the 1860’s, Wakari School Hall was built from Australian hardwood and imported cedar. It was relocated to the Wakari School grounds by bullock team in the 1890’s and re-sited to its current location in the 1930’s.  The old hall had witnessed the founding of ‘New Edinburgh’ (Dunedin) and had even been used by the local home guard during World War II.

Other than providing additional capacity for the increasing roll, the design brief included exposing the original trusses, adding a stage and ‘Green Room’, accessible bathroom facilities, and providing a range of measures to make the hall more accessible for students and visitors with disabilities.

Given the age and general condition of the original hall, special thanks must be given to Stevenson Brown Structural Engineers (Dunedin) for providing a range of solutions to shore up the structure.

Mount Aspiring College - Science Block Design & Build (Stage 1) - Wanaka

Completed in February 2011, this fast track project was handed over on time, after a quick-fire construction period. The Opus designed stage 1 project carried a main contract value of $600,000, the project team worked closely with the school and School Support to resolve any challenges as they arose so as not to disrupt the critical path and achieving the goal of opening at the beginning of term 2 2011.