University of Waikato


  • CLIENT - University of Waikato

  • DESIGNER / ARCHITECT - Designwell Studios / Chow Hill

  • DATE OF INSTALL - 2020

  • MATERIALS USED - GRC, Purple heart, Stainless steel


With the building platform sited above an 8 meter high retaining wall this was a challenging project with difficult access from below. Re-designing the furniture elements from traditional concrete construction to relatively lightweight GRC afforded the project team the ability to accelerate the project to be complete in time for the return of the university students