Working with history, not against it
Heritage projects demand a different mindset. They require time, care, and a deep respect for the fabric, stories, and constraints of existing buildings.
Our experience in Christchurch’s post-earthquake rebuild, including the Arts Centre and the Canterbury Museum, has shaped a considered approach to heritage work. We understand how to strengthen and adapt historic structures while preserving what makes them significant, and how to do this in a way that earns trust from owners, occupants, and the wider community.
Trusted for complex heritage environments
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Respect for heritage values
We understand the responsibility that comes with working on significant buildings and approach each project with care and restraint. -
Proven Christchurch experience
Our work on landmark heritage projects has been shaped by the realities of post-earthquake repair, strengthening, and adaptive reuse. -
Hands-on delivery
Experienced site teams, clear communication, and a practical approach ensure challenges are managed carefully as they arise.
Shared Foundations
Building places that last also means contributing to the communities around them. This sits at the heart of our Shared Foundations approach.
SCAPE Public Art
SCAPE Public Art transforms public spaces into places of connection, helping communities come together through shared creative experiences.
Christchurch Archaeology Project
Supporting Christchurch Archaeology helps protect the stories beneath our city, contributing practical support that enables careful research and informed heritage outcomes.
Māia Health Foundation
Healing is about more than buildings. Maia brings creativity and calm into healthcare spaces, aligning with our belief that wellbeing and patient experience matter just as much as clinical care.
Kind Foundation
Strong communities are built on care and connection. Kind Foundation works alongside people facing challenges, supporting wellbeing and positive outcomes where help is most needed.
The Keystone Trust
A strong future for construction depends on access and opportunity. Keystone Trust supports young people into property and construction careers through scholarships and mentoring.
Amotai
Inclusive supply chains create stronger industries. Amotai connects Māori and Pasifika businesses with opportunity, supporting diversity, capability, and long-term community impact.
A careful, collaborative approach
Heritage buildings often reveal their challenges only once work is underway. We plan for this, working closely with architects, engineers, heritage advisors, and craftspeople to respond thoughtfully as conditions emerge.
Our teams are experienced in:
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Seismic strengthening and structural upgrades
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Working with fragile materials and historic fabric
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Staged delivery and investigative works
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Operating within occupied or publicly accessible sites
Every decision is weighed against long-term performance, heritage values, and future use.
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