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South Waikato Investment Fund Trust (SWIFT) - Manulife Investment Management Building

This commercial building is located at the northern entrance to Tokoroa, making it highly visible to the public. Designed by Cullen Keiser Architecture for a forestry management business, the building’s materials and layout reflect its connection to the local forestry industry. The structure features a clean, straightforward design with contrasting materials, including a clear-coated Thermally Modified Timber, TMT Taiga (Lunawood), and Colorsteel, creating a modern yet natural look. The TMT Taiga showcases unique butterfly knots and distinct grain patterns, which have silvered beautifully over time, adding texture and character to the exterior.

The curved timber walls soften the building’s lines, while the 2-meter roof overhang adds to its distinctive design. Inside, the layout is simple and practical, with a central corridor separating offices and workspaces for easy movement.

Award: This build received a Highly Commended Award for South Waikato Investment Fund Trust (SWIFT) - Manulife Investment Management building, at the ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards

  • Products: Vertical Shiplap
  • Species: TMT Taiga (Lunawood)
  • Coating: JSC Scumble® Clear
  • Architect: Cullen Keiser Architecture
  • Builder: Alaska Construction
  • Year: 2022
  • Photographer: Emma Steiner
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JSC is a leading timber supplier and manufacturer, providing premium, sustainable timber solutions tailored for New Zealand's building industry.

Established in Dunedin in 1900 by Jack Scott, and named J Scott and Company, our pioneering business grew and diversified in line with customer demand, tastes, and trends over the years.

This reputation for excellence that was established over one hundred years ago endures to this day, as does the ability to adapt and evolve, to better serve the needs of customers and to solve the challenges facing the building industry and the environment.

Innovation To Build Tomorrow

JSC is New Zealand’s premium architectural and building solutions partner, proudly producing exceptional and innovative timber products, materials, and finishings that will stand strong today and into the future. As leaders in timber cladding, hardwood decking, interior panelling, timber coatings, thermally modified timbers, and more, JSC is committed to delivering innovation to build tomorrow.

Please contact us for further information. We look forward to doing business with you.

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