Hurstmere Green, in the Auckland suburb of Takapuna and recently redeveloped by Nauhria Precast, was awarded the 2013 Supreme Concrete3 Sustainability Award.
Nauhria Precast has won the 2013 Supreme Concrete3 Sustainability Award for its part in the redevelopment of Takapuna’s Hurstmere Green into a contemporary and vibrant public space. The park was designed by Sills van Bohemen Architects.
The award, presented at the annual New Zealand Concrete Conference in Queenstown on Friday 4 October, celebrated the rejuvenation of what had become an overgrown and under-utilised park into an accessible community facility that has helped breathe new life into the surrounding Takapuna shopping area, says Cement & Concrete Association of New Zealand (CCANZ) chief executive Rob Gaimster..
The judging panel applauded the bespoke precast elements and range of concrete surface finishes, stating; “This project demonstrates a high degree of expertise across all areas. Modern, yet sensitive urban landscape design has been brought to life by astute material selection and outstanding skill during construction. The elegant hard concrete landscaping, and the gentle undulations and organic shapes of the green areas combine with stunning effect to reinvigorate a community facility that proudly embodies the principles of sustainable concrete construction.”
The manufacturing process for the precast panels paid particular attention to environmentally responsible practices, with all process water recycled along with the slurry from the surface finish refinement process. Precast, pre-finished elements also allowed for rapid and efficient assembly on-site, while the enhanced durability offered through concrete will ensure longevity and low maintenance.
The Awards are part of the Concrete3 initiative launched in 2007 by CCANZ, and acknowledge projects, products and initiatives which demonstrate excellence in environmental, economic and/or social sustainability for the built environment.