New Zealand Commercial Design Trends Series NZ Commercial Design Trends Vol. 34/02C | Page 54

Left:A soaring atrium and
pedestrian street intersect in
the Centennial Building. Bridges
and stairs connect across these
wayfinding, light-filled voids.
Acoustic ceiling panels are just
part of an acoustic strategy
that allows for a certain amount
of energetic hubbub in the
open areas, but keeps things
extremely quiet where they need
to be.
Facing page:Heart of light
– natural light is maximised
throughout the interior, with
extensive floor-to-ceiling glazing,
a minimum ceiling height of
2.7m in classrooms and high
level glazing incorporated in the
atrium and internal street.
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