Located on a spectacular seaside site in the Bay of Plenty, the Pukehina Surf Rescue Club is the hub of the local community. Although it’s mostly two levels, there’s a 36m2 three-storey watchtower on the seaward side, giving a 270 degree view of the coastline. The ground floor includes public toilets, showers and equipment storage, while the first floor has been designed as a clubhouse and meeting place for local events.
Barely 50m from the sea, the clubhouse has been designed and built to withstand the test of time in its harsh, corrosive coastal environment. Structural features include the precast concrete panels and midfloor mixed with structural steel portal frames up to the third level. The exterior cladding is a mix of Accoya vertical weather boards and UltraClad aluminium, with a warm roof system.
This project was a true team endeavour, with close collaboration between contractor, architect, structural engineer and a highly engaged community. Local carpenters and subcontractors were hired to complement Cassidy’s core crew, who moved to the area for the duration of the build and became honorary locals themselves.
Located on a spectacular seaside site in the Bay of Plenty, the Pukehina Surf Rescue Club is the hub of the local community. Although it’s mostly two levels, there’s a 36m2 three-storey watchtower on the seaward side, giving a 270 degree view of the coastline. The ground floor includes public toilets, showers and equipment storage, while the first floor has been designed as a clubhouse and meeting place for local events.
Barely 50m from the sea, the clubhouse has been designed and built to withstand the test of time in its harsh, corrosive coastal environment. Structural features include the precast concrete panels and midfloor mixed with structural steel portal frames up to the third level. The exterior cladding is a mix of Accoya vertical weather boards and UltraClad aluminium, with a warm roof system.
This project was a true team endeavour, with close collaboration between contractor, architect, structural engineer and a highly engaged community. Local carpenters and subcontractors were hired to complement Cassidy’s core crew, who moved to the area for the duration of the build and became honorary locals themselves.