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Transforming a disused wharf shed into Mind Lab, a vibrant and innovative learning space in Gisborne, featuring flexible designs, bright colors, and a strong connection to the marina environment.

Bringing Mindlab to Gisborne was a very exciting time! With a tight timeframe and limited budget, a disused wharf shed was converted into a modern, fun innovative learning space for cutting-edge education.

The location is stunning, on a pier within a marina environment, so the design deliberately maintained a strong connection to outside. Glass doors were used to create flexible spaces that can be used in different ways and maintain a sense of space. Bright colours and simple interior design has created a light, colourful and energetic space – perfect for fun and creativity!

Interiors were created in association with Spaceworks.

Photography: Strike Photography

3800h 20m

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“For more than 15 years, the architect has made a contribution that goes well beyond a typical design engagement. Heritage preservation, the drafting of funding submissions and physical contributions to the internal preservation work were all part of a role that has resulted in an enhanced building preserved for future generations. This discreet structural upgrade retains the integrity of the original building. Carbon-fibre, inserted behind exceptional whakairo (carved wooden panels) helps bring the church up to code.”

NZIA Gisborne Hawkes Bay Architecture Award (2016) - Toku Toru Tapu

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