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Crowne Plaza Auckland
Steintec provides the challenging solution with granite setts installed over a waterproofed suspended concrete slab receiving vehicular loading, buses included, to the Crowne Plaza entrance redevelopment complying to key performance criteria of BS7533-10. Engineering design considerations requiring high performance.
Wynyard Quarter Auckland
The Auckland Waterfront has come alive after revitalisation of Wynyard Quarter, a 36-hectare area of reclaimed land stretching from the eastern side of Viaduct Harbour to the Western Wall facing the Westhaven marina and previously known as the tank farm. The Shared Spacers include : Wynyard Crossing – an opening bridge accommodating pedestrian and cycling access between […]
Jean Batten Shared Space
Jean Batten Place is another shared space located in the commercial heart of Auckland City and provides a thoroughfare between Shortland and Fort Street. The “Shared Space” road is a throw back concept in which pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles are equals in using a road space. A major characteristic of a street designed to this […]
Darby Street Shared Space
The Darby Street shared space is an exciting first for Auckland, and the nearby Elliott Street shared space is scheduled to open in late 2011 along with similar areas in the Fort Street area and Lorne Street. A major characteristic of a street designed to this philosophy is the absence of traditional road markings, signs, […]
Lorne Street Shared Spaces
Lorne Street introduces the exciting concept of shared space and aims to create a multifunctional, vibrant open space destination. A major characteristic of a street designed to this philosophy is the absence of traditional road markings, signs, traffic signals and the distinction between road and pavement. User behaviour becomes influenced and controlled by natural human […]