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Accessibility and universal design services.
One Queen Street Redevelopment, Auckland
Jones Consultancy provided accessibility services as part of the design team for the 23 storey tower containing a luxury hotel, dining and hospitality, and office space and which is part of the wider Commercial Bay development.
Engaged by Warren and Mahoney Architects to provide accessibility advice and universal design recomendations during the developed and detailed design stages of the project, the building, which includes stylish and accessible guest accommodation, offers facilities to serve visitors and staff as independently as possible regardless of ability.
New Recreation and Wellness Centre for University of Auckland
In collaboration with Be.Lab, Jones Consultancy was the lead accessibility advisor undertaking reviews of the design documentation at the key project stages of preliminary, developed and detailed design.
Working towards the goal of universal design and optimal access to and within all levels of the building, Colleen worked closely with the joint architectural team of Warren and Mahoney Architects and MJMA (MacLennan Jaukains Miller Architects), a Canadian based architectural firm with expertise in recreational facilities.
Facilities in the new building will be as accessible and inclusive as possible for students, staff, the public and visiting sports teams, including for para athletic teams.
Architect rendering courtesy of Ignite Architects.
Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub, Ōtautahi Christchurch
Jones Consultancy is proud to be the accessibility consultant for this treasured community facility rebuild.
The accessibility support provided over the multiple design stages of the project included community feedback workshops and Universal Design recommendations benchmarked to international best practice standards and guidelines.
Image courtesy of Klein Architects.
Hillmorton Hospital Specialist Mental Health Services Buildings
This project includes two new buildings for the Hillmorton Hospital Campus in Christchurch.
The Integrated Family Services Centre and the High and Complex Needs buildings are purpose designed by Klein Architects for the provision of specialist medical services. Jones Consultancy worked closely with Klein and the Canterbury District Health Board to ensure minimum requirements for accessibility were met for the two buildings. Just as importantly universal design was championed, while prioritising patient health and safety.
