Destination Marlborough i-site - Blenheim
To provide Marlborough tourism industry and visitors with a purpose built, sustainable i-site showcasing the best of the Region and which suitably relfects Blenheim.
Stakeholders
Destination Marlborough Trust / Marlborough District Council.
Cost
$1.8million.
Year
Single storey 350m² building of laminated veneer timber construction with structural ply box beams. Opened July 2011.
Time-frame
Qualmark Enviro Gold.
i-Site facilities including internet and display areas incorporating DoC and Iwi display space
Sustainable features such as natural lighting and ventilation, energy efficiency and low energy use
Front counter, display area, public space, seating
General office space, manager's office, meeting room and staff kitchen
External public recycling facility
Ample carparking.
From concept to completion
Consulted with Destination Marlborough re requirements
Created design brief and managed design and construction tender processes
Undertook costings and amendments to initial design to meet budget
Appointed design team
Project managed design and construction
Managed relationships with Destination Marlborough, KiwiRail and Marlborough District Council.
