Sovereign House is the first commercial building in New Zealand to use multi-service chilled beam technology rather than conventional air conditioning, creating a massive reduction in energy consumption and a substantially healthier environment for the building occupants.
The external expression of the building is driven by the sustainable performance of the interior. Chilled beams is a technology that demands more rigorous design than the usual ‘developer box’ which is often expressed as ‘whatever it takes to keep the weather out’. Correct sun-control is essential to avoid large temperature fluctuations, consequently the exterior of the building must be shrouded in sun screening.
Office floors overlook a five-storey atria enlivened by flying bridges and stairs designed to encourage serendipitous communication between the 750 desk jockeys that it takes to run a modern insurance company.
A delightful working environment that pushes boundaries of office design in New Zealand.
The integration of interior design into the overall architectural concept of Sovereign House has resulted in an exceptionally unified and cohesive office environment.
This is an interior fitout that provides many humane touches that balance and complement the almost urban scale of the architectural spaces. Designed by BVN Architecture.
