Waiparuru Hall

Designed by Warren and Mahoney, Waipārūrū Hall is an exciting new student residence that opened in 2020 at the University of Auckland.

It is home to 786 residents across two towers and is the university’s first residence to have food stations offering cuisines from different cultures. It is also the largest fully catered hall in New Zealand. Residents also enjoy communal facilities, with study and recreation spaces.

Product
Click-on Battens

Materials
Vic Ash

Applications
Feature Walls
Feature Ceilings
Facades

Sector
Education

Architect
Warren and Mahoney

Builder
Dominion Constructors

Location
Auckland, New Zealand

Completion Date
2020

Photographer
Jamie Cobel

Award-Winning Design

Waipārūrū Hall challenges the norm for student accommodation. Catered for Gen Z and the future Gen Alpha students, the design promotes diversity and inclusion, fosters learning and talent and provides a welcoming sense of place – so much more than a place to sleep. The two towers are connected by a Podium, with this communal space promoting ‘LIVE, LEARN, EAT’ influenced by pedagogy, workplace and hospitality design.

2021 NZIA Auckland Architecture Award – Colour
2021 NZIA Auckland Architecture Award – Housing Multi
2020 Designers Institute of NZ Best Awards – Silver – Public + Institutional Spaces/Built Environments
2020 Designers Institute of NZ Best Awards – Silver – Colour Award Spatial

Batten Variation

Our Vic Ash Click-on battens are used internally on walls throughout the entrance and reception area. Aesthetic appeal is added to the timber walls by using different sized battens to create variation. The battens were also tinted with Natural Accent Clear Poly to match the look of American White Oak. The battens were installed in a sequence of: 42×42, 22×42, 42×42, 22×42, 22×42, 42×42, 22×42, 42×42, 42×42.

Timber Curves Reflecting New Zealand's Warmth

Designed by Warren and Mahoney, Waipārūrū Hall is an exciting new student residence that opened in 2020 at the University of Auckland.

ProductClick-on Battens

MaterialsVic Ash

ApplicationsFeature WallsFeature CeilingsFacades

SectorEducation

ArchitectWarren and Mahoney

BuilderDominion Constructors

LocationAuckland, New Zealand

Completion Date2020

PhotographerJamie Cobel

Award-Winning Design

Batten Variation

Material Mix

Product Specifications

Timber Click-on Battens

Product

Material

Species

Profile

Spacing

Coating

Track

Related Projects

Trafford Centre Eastern Garden, UK

Paparoa Visitor Centre

Aspley Mazda

MaxCap Group Office

Upper House

A Statement Ceiling for a Global Streaming Giant

A Coastal Statement in Feature Aluminium Cladding

Medibank Melbourne Hub

Canberra Hospital

Centrepiece - Melbourne Park

Co-op Live

Parametric Curved Timber Rooftop Canopy

Custom Detailing for a Cohesive Finish

Everton Park Library

Scientia Terrace

Marvel Stadium

Western Sydney University

School of Ballet

Riviere Apartments

Marnkutyi Parirna Theatre

Jacaranda Finance Office Fitout

London Luton Airport

Timber Awning Soffit on George Street

Tiwu Kumangka

Integrating Local Culture and World-Class Design

Ramsgate

Koorie Heritage Trust

Embassy of Australian - Washington

ANU Law School

TLC Whitewater

Alba Thermal Springs

Caesar’s Superdome

Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre

Sunshine Coast City Hall

The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre

HERB - Barwon Health

George Street Plaza

Prince of Wales Hospital

American Australian Association

HC Coombs Centre

Cranbrook School Bellevue Hill Campus Redevelopment

Cranbrook School Chapel

Campbell House

End of Trip Facility at 179 Queen Street

Aalia Restaurant

Heritage Lanes - 80 Ann Street

Larc by GRAYA™

Quarter One

Custom Ceiling of Grocery Store

Quay Quarter Tower

Brindabella Circuit

Deakin University ManuFutures

ID Land

Bermagui Beach House

EastCo