Helping heritage flourish for the future
Northcote College of Auckland was established in 1877 and caters to more than 1,000 students from years 9 to 13. The redevelopment initiative was prompted by an increase in population and housing growth in the surrounding area, this coupled with a significant fire in 2014, saw the College receive substantial government investment in 2020. The project strives to augment school capacity and elevate the quality of teaching, learning and social spaces, whilst adhering to standards set by the Ministry of Education.
From the outset Rubix, worked collaboratively with the Ministry, the School Board, and the wider project team to define the project scope and timeline. During the initial phase, we successfully oversaw the Master Planning, Design, and as part of the 1st stage, execution of refurbishment of existing teaching and admin blocks. Currently, we are actively overseeing the Major Works, having successfully navigated the design, consenting, and tender stages. The construction phase is now underway for a new, contemporary four-story Tech Block, encompassing 39 teaching spaces.
Project staging for success
Given the extensive scope and scale of the redevelopment and the vital role of the college in the Northcote community, alongside anticipated growth in future in the school zone, a highly multifaceted approach was adopted. This meant rigorous communication and coordination was imperative to ensure the seamless implementation of the project, along with meticulous risk management and contract administration during the various stages of delivery over multiple projects.
Points of Interest
- An intricate staged plan and sequencing was implemented to mitigate any disruption to the school's operations.
- The Tech Block is designed at 4 stories high to minimise footprint, maximise green space and allow for future growth.
- The buildings are open and inviting spaces in which to teach and learn, with classrooms and supporting breakout and amenity spaces strategically located for ease of use.
