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B:Hive Smales Farm

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BVN, Jasmax
Location
Aukland
Year
2018

B:Hive is the first step in the transformation of a twentieth-century office park on Auckland's North Shore to a co-working hub. This is a new, progressive model of workplace that recognises that people’s different workstyles affect how and where they work best.

B:Hive Smales Farm

B:Hive Smales Farm

The innovative and sustainable design reflects the client’s goal for the building – to create a broader co-working hub, a far cry from a cold business park, which fosters place-making and connection.

The 11,000m2 of space, over five levels, is connected by a lofty atrium with a bold sculptural stair, which is surrounded by lush greenery at its base. Floors have been designed for complete flexibility with re-locatable walls located around the perimeter.

The health of occupants is a primary consideration. B:Hive prioritises not only physical but holistic wellness, with the atrium playing a central role. The connecting stair is located close to the entry, encouraging people to walk through the building and providing opportunities to engage, meet, observe and participate whilst also introducing a sense of delight.

B:Hive Smales Farm

B:Hive Smales Farm

B:Hive Smales Farm

B:Hive Smales Farm

This article originally appeared in jasmax.com

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