Business South November 2021

| 7 WSP Architecture: Te Puka O Te Waka Careful design and planning went into building what is the first piece of civic infrastructure constructed on the island in over 25 years. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT “The place and its people make this an incredibly unique project and a project of real soul and integrity. It has been a once in a lifetime project for me.” wishing to explore their heritage. As well as housing Rakiura’s extensive collection, the museum has meeting and research rooms available for community use, along with asso- ciated research, photocopying and laminating services. WSP is a large multi-disciplinary organisation, with architecture one discipline of many. Observing 150 years in architectural practice this year, WSP’s roots date back to the Ministry of Works era then serving as Govern- ment architect of the day. Today’s practice remains grounded in that legacy of works in the public realm – such as large infrastructure, government buildings and school projects – with a focus on ‘creating what matters for future generations’. “We’re very much in that wheelhouse. To do a public focussed project in a place of national significance, Rakiura Stewart Island, speaks very strongly to our history and to who we are as architects and as an organisation.” Another significant project that WSP Archi- tecture is currently involved with is Dunedin’s Hillside railway workshop refurbishment. The government gave the workshops $85 million earlier this year to build a new wagon assembly facility. “It a real positive for Dunedin and again connects with our desire to work on projects for the civic good.” Invercargill, Southland & Central Otago wide • Residential Painting • Commercial Painting • Intumescent Coating • House Washing • Industrial Painting • Colour Consultation Your local painters, with more than 40 years experience Tom 027 432 7059 Quinton 021 327 605 tom@tomdixon.co.nz www.tomdixonpainting.co.nz