By Chester Consultants
New Zealand’s first 6 Green Star – Office Design rated building. The office/retail complex, commissioned by Samson Corporation, is designed to use 27 percent of the energy of a typical building its size. Samson engaged architects Patterson Associates for the project. The complex is made up of five individual buildings set around a series of atriums linked by external walkways, stairways and lifts, which feed into a central courtyard space. The site has three street frontages and occupies the entire end of a city block. With safety as a paramount concern, a specific design was required by Chester Consultants to demonstrate that a large number of occupants could safely evacuate the building via stairs, should an evacuation emergency arise.
Chester Consultants is a 100% NZ-owned, multi-disciplinary consultancy founded in 1985 by Gary Chester.
The team has since grown to 50+ specialist consultants including surveyors; civil, structural, and fire engineers; planners; project managers; and technical staff - offering an extensive range of professional services throughout New Zealand and the wider Pacific region.
The core of everything we do is People and Outcomes. We orient all aspects of our work around our clients and have built systems and strategies that make sure our clients’ needs are kept front and centre. This is why our defining statement is Positive People, Positive Outcomes. We work hard to deliver the best possible result for each client’s unique requirements and intentions.
Our team, our people, and our culture are instrumental in achieving the longevity and successes Chester enjoys. Through our engaged, high-performing team, we deliver excellent outcomes both inside and outside the Chester team. With over 35 years of operation and the deep collective experience of our team, we have the skills, experience, resources, and track record to give our clients confidence that their projects will be a success.