| 11 Tasman: Robinson Construction - Te Kahu o Waipuna Made of laminated American Oak, coated in a clear lacquer, the impressive ceiling is full of pinholes to absorb the noise drifting up from the library. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT you take a step back there’s 38 columns in this build and they all had to be rotated in exactly the right way, so every column got surveyed at least twice, to make sure that our set-out was correct, because it leads on to the first floor ceiling which is designed to mirror the outline of the Wither Hills.” Made of laminated American Oak, coated in a clear lacquer, full of pinholes to absorb the noise drifting up from the library, the ceiling is as functional as it is beautiful. An impressive feature which balances internally the exterior look of the building with a roofline designed to also mirror the peaks of the Wither Hills behind, one of Blenheim’s defining features. The expansive feature windows are covered in aluminium louvres or screens which work to regulate the building’s temperature while reflecting the contours of the hills. High spec insulation, 3-metre high wall tiles of various materials from brass to timber, kilometres of wiring whether for data or power, all were meticulously installed along with all the other necessities of a high-performance public building, with Robinson Construction able to have full confidence in the workmanship of their subcontractors, many of whom were local. It’s a multi-purpose space housing what are two separate entities, the Art Gallery and the District Library, with numerous meeting rooms, a café, staff areas and a purpose-built children’s space overlooking the firestation which provides plenty of entertainment when the kids look up from their books. Opened in April 2023 Te Kahu o Waipuna – or the protective cloak of Waipuna, otherwise known as the Marlborough Library and Art Gallery has been welcoming visitors ever since. Representing Excellence Master Plumbers PLUMBING ROOFING DRAINLAYING GAS SUPPLIER & FITTER 11 Purkiss St, Blenheim 03 578 0060 info@morganplumbing.co.nz morganplumbing.co.nz PROUD TO WORK WITH ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION LTD STRUCTURAL - GENERAL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS Isaac Caldwell - Director / Electrician 021 081 16327 isaac.caldwell@southtechgroup.co.nz | southtechgroup.co.nz Residential - Commercial - Industrial Electrical Automotive & Marine Electrical Heatpumps & Air-Conditioning Security Cameras & Access Control Sytems Solar Design & Install - Residential, Commercial, Industrial
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