Ivey West and Memorial Hall

“The restoration of Ivey West and Memorial Hall at Lincoln University is a highly accomplished project that brings new life to two important heritage buildings. What impressed the judges was the way heritage, culture, and contemporary use were brought together so successfully, improving campus cohesion. The craftsmanship throughout is of a very high standard, with original materials carefully preserved and reused." Judges Comments, 2026 Commercial Project Awards.

The restoration and strengthening upgrade of Ivey West and Memorial Hall marked a significant undertaking for our Canterbury team. These two historical buildings, constructed of brick, required comprehensive strengthening efforts to reinforce their existing foundations and substantial structural steel works to fortify the exterior walls and roof structure.

The buildings were fully encapsulated throughout the upgrade, with the roof structure undergoing careful assessment and necessary repairs. The existing slates were replaced with products sourced from Canada, and once the structural works were completed, the interior spaces began their fit-out, offering a significantly enhanced and user-friendly layout.

The ground floor of Ivey West features a new reception and lobby area, accompanied by adjacent meeting rooms and breakout spaces. A bold colour palette provides accents within the fit-out. Blending new with old, our skilled carpenters restored or even duplicated elements of the build, including works on the grand staircase, windows and doors. Crafted by hand, these elements are a nod to traditional methods used to construct the 1920s-era building.