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Location
Frankton, Waikato
Year of completion
2011
Building style
Contemporary

Recognised for realising the brief to perfection, Chow:Hill’s award-winning design for the Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge delivers an architecture of domestic scale.

The brief was to design a home away from home, creating a facility that was residential rather than institutional, both in look and feel. The result, according to judges of the 2011 NZIA Awards Waikato/Bay of Plenty Commercial Architecture Award, was perfection.

Chow:Hill’s redesign of the Cancer Society’s 2,500m² 50-bed residence aimed to foster healing and nurture a sense of calm and hope. Through the careful selection of warm, domestic materials, and the maximisation of natural light and views beyond the building, the Chow:Hill team created a light-filled sanctuary, with open-plan communal areas, sheltered courtyards and comfortable suites where residents connect with family and friends, while benefitting from a wide variety of services and community support.

Cedar timber boarding on the Lodge’s exterior reinforces the domestic architectural aesthetic, while emphasising a sense of height and strength. Internally, floor-to-ceiling windows and a light colour palette achieve a restful airy interior, and double glazing ensures thermal comfort and energy efficiency throughout.

Photography by Craig Brown.

Awards and
recognition

2011
NZIA
Waikato, Bay of Plenty // Commercial Architecture Award
Chow:Hill Architects
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Professional

We believe every design tells a story, every environment creates an experience, and every project is founded on collaborative relationships and trust.

The Chow:Hill team designs with purpose, shaping possibilities to turn a project vision into reality.

Our desire is to deliver environments that evoke a sense of identity, inspire genuine engagement, and are reflective of the cultural, social, and commercial needs of our clients and their communities.

During our 30 years in the design industry, we have delivered an extensive portfolio of projects in the Commercial, Health, Education, Community, Civic and Public Realm, and every project sits within a wider societal and environmental context.

We build positive partnerships, foster respect and understanding, deliver sustainable outcomes, and design for long-term growth.

Here at Chow:Hill, great design is only the beginning.

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