Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand
Project Team
Landscape Architects : Wraight + Associates
Architect + Urban Design: Graeme McIndoe
Lighting Design: Claude Hidber
Electrical Engineering : SKM
Structural Engineering : MWH
Civil + Services Engineer : Hamilton City Council Engineers
Client : Hamilton City Council
Project Status: Completed
Project Summary
The Hood St project defines an identity for the dynamic southern precinct of Hamilton’s CBD, accommodating a vibrant range of retail, commercial and entertainment activities; which operate day and night.
Project Objectives
- Create a rich and varied pedestrian experience, that amplifies/abstracts Hamilton’s unique character;
- Address and remedy storm water run-off in the area;
- Cater for a day to night transition of use;
- Create unique and environmentally aware infrastructure and furniture; and
- Be able to operate as a dedicated events space.
Key Features
- A unique and innovative lighting design that plays with physical space, shade-light and projection
- Integrated rain gardens that provide storm-water run-off collection and treatment, define street uses (e.g. seating and movement corridors) and generate visual amenity
- Integrated interpretation of the site’s cultural and natural history in the treatment of furniture and lighting elements