Otago Business School

Otago Business School

University of Otago, Dunedin

The original Commerce Building at the University of Otago, built in the early 1990’s, was redeveloped by Mason & Wales Architects in a major project which began in 2016. The design solution for the revitalisation of the building included demolishing and rebuilding the main entrance, reconfiguring horizontal and vertical circulation, replacing the central atrium roof and redeveloping three levels of the building, to transform it into a modern multipurpose learning environment.

"From what was once an enclosed and problematic space, comes this light-filled, activated campus. Through layout and transformative reuse of the existing structure, the architects have created a building that invites all students in and brings staff out of their offices - encouraging collaboration and communication and bringing a sense of promise to its now bustling spaces. In a hero move - one that makes you wonder why it was ever different - the rear wall is opened up with glazing for views over the canal, lending a sense of place.”

– NZIA Jury Awards Citation

Type
Education
Adaptive Re-Use

Year
2017

Awards
2018 – NZ Property Council – Education Award – Finalist
2018 – NZ Property Council – Excellence Award – Finalist

Published
Otago Business School – December 2018

Awards
2022 – NZIA Local Award, Education