Case Studies

Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct, Building 5A

Written by NZGBC | 14 July 2020

Photo credit: Precinct Properties

12 Madden Street is New Zealand’s first and largest purpose-built co-working space. Part of GridAKL – the innovation precinct in Wynyard Quarter, 12 Madden Street was designed with a focus on sustainability. Since completion occupiers have recorded a reduction in water and power usage, alongside an increase in productivity and reduction in absenteeism. The building has earned a 5 Green Star Office Built rating under the Waterfront Auckland Custom Tool.

Project Summary

Part of the innovation precinct in Wynyard Quarter, 12 Madden Street is operated by Generator. Designed by Warren and Mahoney with interior fit out by Jasmax, the building offers an agile and exciting environment designed to attract New Zealand’s brightest talent, creating a collaborative and energising culture that encourages and strengthens innovation and new ways of thinking.

With 6 stories above ground and two basement levels, the office building has a net lettable area of 7,985 sqm and boasts sustainable features including energy efficient lighting and HVAC systems, rainwater re-use and water efficient fixtures and fittings.

   

Rating achieved: 5 Green Star Office Built Custom

Project location: 12 Madden Street, Auckland

Building owner: Precinct Properties New Zealand Limited

Architect: Warren and Mahoney

Project manager: BECA

Building services engineer: Mott MacDonald

Structural engineer: Holmes Group

Quantity surveyor: Rider Levett Bucknall

GSAP: Mott MacDonald - Warner Brunton

Acoustic Consultant: Marshall Day Acoustics 

Sustainable features recognised under this Green Star rating
  • Comprehensive commissioning and building tuning requirement specified to meet the best practice standard set by Green Star.
  • Energy efficient HVAC systems
  • Minimisation of construction waste
  • Good levels of daylight in office areas
  • Energy efficient LED lighting
  • Good lighting levels in offices to improve visual comfort
  • Low internal noise levels
  • Electrical sub-metering
  • Provision of carparking for small vehicles and motorbikes
  • Proximity to mass transport
  • Reduced potable water consumption
  • Water efficient fixtures and fittings
  • Water metering
  • Responsibly sourced timber
  • Lower environmental impact concrete
  • Recycling waste storage
  • Decontamination of site
  • Zero ODP refrigerants
  • Minimisation of peak stormwater flows
  • Reduced water flows to sewer
  • Reduced light pollution to night sky
  • Innovation points awarded

    INN-3 Smart Precinct

    One point awarded for Smart Precinct – this is a customised innovation for the Waterfront Auckland Tool and is awarded for achieving 80% of the conditional requirements.

    You can find out more about 12 Madden Street here.