CLT was used primarily for the wall and roof structural systems. The concrete floors were suspended on a grid of steel beams which were in turn supported by steel posts landing on 5m deep bored concrete piles. Website: www.bivpunakaiki.com/

Difficult access to a site with challenging ground conditions and slopes. Increase in seismic loading due to elevation of buildings above ground level. The majority of CLT connections required concealing creating bespoke connections. Corrosive sea spray environment for exposed steelwork and connections