We are Thrilled to Showcase Greytown School!

We are thrilled to showcase Greytown school, it's an exceptional example of how education environments have transformed for the next generation. We worked closely with McKenzie Higham Architects who have created contemporary, welcoming, and functional spaces that reflect the school’s values.

Initially, the project brief was for a new block equivalent to 5 classrooms to replace the senior block but was extended to include a second block for roll growth which added a further 4 teaching spaces. The first block was completed and opened in February 2022, and in consultation with Papawai Marae has been named Tahorahina.

Greytown is known for its beautiful heritage buildings, so while the new buildings are modern in form, they have been designed to respect their context. Traditional claddings and heritage-influenced verandah posts have been incorporated, along with the school’s refreshed paint scheme to ensure the blocks harmonise with their surroundings.

“When developing the interiors we wanted to celebrate the vibrant red of the students’ uniform by creating a soft and restful backdrop. We kept the wall and ceiling linings clean and simple, looking to the flooring to add a point of interest into the design. Internally each block has its own distinct colour palette, blue hues for the first block (symbolising local awa/rivers) and green hues for the second...

Read the full project feature here: http://bitly.ws/CUxC

Credit: Photography by Paul McCredie.

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