Time and Date(s)

27/03/2025 at 4:30 PM ⇢ 27/03/2025 at 7:00 PM

Event has ended.

Description

SITE VISIT | AUCKLAND | CPD 3 | MEMBERS - FREE | NON-MEMBERS $50+GST

Join the Institute for Site Visit to the Old Choral Hall modernisation project at Auckland University.

Auckland University has embarked on an ambitious project to modernise the Old Choral Hall in the heart of the City Campus. OCH has required a seismic upgrade, heritage refurbishment, addition of a lift for accessibility, replacement of building services, installation of sprinklers throughout and a general full refurbishment of the building. The project includes the reinstatement of the portico to Symonds St. Work begun on site October 2022 with completion due Q4 2025

Designed by Edward Mahoney, The Old Choral Hall was built in 1872 in the neo-classical style and erected in the grounds of the Old Government House. The schedule 1 heritage building survives as one of the largest buildings from 19^th century Auckland.

Auckland University as the client, Aspec Construction as the Contractor and Architectus and Beca as the designers will host the Institute on a site visit, to give behind the scenes look on the technical details, joys and challenges in the modernisation and restoration of a significant part of Auckland’s built environment history.

Refreshments will be served in the old Government House after that site visit to give members the opportunity to chat further with the project team.

 

Date:  Thursday 27 March 
Time:    4.30 - 7.00pm 
Meeting point: Old Choral Hall lecture theatre
Cost:     Free for NZ Institute of Building members | $50 + GST for Non-Members 
CPD:     3 credits
PPE:  High-vis, Protective footwear, Hard Hat 

Location

Auckland University, 5-7 Symonds Street, Auckland

Restrictions

Public Event

CPD Credits: 3