Pacific Apartments: Aucklands Newest Structure

PACIFICA APARTMENTS

PACIFICA APARTMENTS - AUCKLAND'S

NEWEST SUPERSTRUCTURE

Pacifica Luxury Apartments

Reflecting the shimmering waters of Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour, the impressive Pacifica Apartments sit on Commerce St in the heart of the downtown waterfront precinct. With building works beginning in November 2017 and the project reaching completion despite the global challenges of recent years, it stands as one of Auckland’s most iconic towers.

Soaring an impressive 178m above the city’s skyline, the 57-story tower includes 295 apartments from the 7th to the 57th floors, with a luxurious boutique hotel located in the levels below. In addition, a laneway runs between Commerce and Gore Streets, allowing the public to enjoy the shops and soak up the vibes of Auckland inner-city living.

Hengyi, the developer, has a reputation for delivering high-end residential and commercial properties and has impressed with the quality of construction and fit-outs in this Auckland project. World-class facilities—including a pool, gym, outdoor fitness deck, and barbeque terrace—set new standards, while the ’Super Penthouse’ on levels 53 and 54 remains a standout feature of the New Zealand market.

Brevity was delighted to bring our interior engineering expertise to such a prestigious project. Covering fixed and suspended ceilings and partitions, there was plenty of scope for us to deliver the Brevity difference. With over 40 different floor variations and 24 wall types, there were numerous individual elements to design for.

The stunning exterior facade—which represents a twisting totem pole—added an additional level of complexity to the project. As the diagonal facade cut through windows, it needed to be able to move and warp with the wind, creating greater movement for the exterior of the building. Therefore, any internal connections with the facade needed to be floating or allow for this movement to prevent any damage to the interior elements.

The indoor/outdoor winter gardens are a signature feature of the building, increasing in number and size on the upper levels. Due to the beautiful high ceilings of these gardens, the ceilings were able to be fixed rather than floating, keeping this specific aspect of the design efficient and fit for purpose.

The design of the internal pool required additional specialized consideration. Due to the corrosive nature of chlorine, we moved away from standard materials, utilizing a combination of aluminium and timber as structural elements to ensure the long-term integrity of the space.

With the project now a prominent fixture of the Auckland skyline, we are incredibly proud to see the doors open on the stunning Pacifica Apartments. (Though we might still need a Lotto win to secure one of those penthouses!)

If you require expert seismic knowledge or efficient delivery on your next project, get in touch with Brevity.

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