The new House - process / construction
What are you planning to build?
A House to accommodate up to 34 families of children who are being treated at Wellington Hospital.
What facilities will it include?
- 30 ensuite bedrooms
- four apartments
- kitchen
- five lounges
- children's art room
- gym
- expressing rooms for neonatal mums
- laundry facilities
- reception and administration offices
- community room
- media room
- underground parking and storage
- private outdoor area for relaxing, dining and barbeques
How long will the House take to build?
We anticipate that the House will take 11 months to build.
Are there any green considerations?
Yes. The House has been designed to maximise heat efficiency. We'll be reusing grey water where possible and are reviewing alternate energy to power and heat the House. All products will be locally sourced.
What are the credentials of the key suppliers?
The following businesses have been contracted for the project:
| Company name | Industry/Trade | Company description |
|---|---|---|
| ArcHaus Architects | Architectural | An award-winning practice that delivers a diverse range of architectural and interior design projects across New Zealand. |
| Clendon Burns | Structural | A Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers firm that has operated in Wellington for over 50 years. |
| Connell Wagner | Electrical and Mechanical | One of Asia Pacific's largest and most experienced multi-disciplinary consulting practices. |
| Urban Perspectives Ltd (Peter Coop, Independent Commissioner) | Urban Planner | A Wellington-based resource management and urban design consultancy with a track record in achieving resource consent approval for many of Wellington's most significant developments. |
| Holmes Fire and Safety | Fire Safety Engineer | Specialises in the development of performance-based design solutions to do with issues involving fire and safety. |
| Maltbys | Quantity Surveyor | A 100% New Zealand owned and operated company, which has been at the forefront of the Cost Management/Quantity Surveying profession since 1929. |
What will happen to families while the new House is being built?
Families will continue staying in the current House. We expect to have a one-month change over period.