The clients (Forest Owner Marketing Services) wished to create a corporate headquarters that made a statement and represented the company ethos, inspiring pride in it’s staff and visitors.
Whanganui District Council Reception & Front of House
Dalgleish Architects Ltd was asked by Whanganui District Council to redesign their ground floor Customer Service, and back of house areas. The brief was to move towards a more innovative environment that is stimulating, interactive, user-friendly and collaborative, with a strong sense of connectedness.
Whanganui Mūmū – Whanganui by Design
Whanganui Mūmū – Whanganui by Design is an exhibition which showcases a selection of taonga and objects designed and made in the Whanganui Region, which express the past, present and future of Whanganui Design.
Cracroft House
Situated above Whanganui, with views towards the mouth of the awa, the Cracroft house is a family home which makes the most of the view while also retaining privacy for the people who live there. Two pavilion forms – one public and one private – bookend the central hub which can be opened or closed to guard against the westerly wind.