Protecting masonry construction that is designed to be seen.

Becca Architecture is thanked for playing a key role in winning the NZIA Local Architecture Award 2015 Western Branch in the 'Commercial Architecture' category. A great result for all involved.

Ohakea Air Movements Terminal with large open spaces belie the planning required for the multiple uses this building is required to perform, both as a local and international terminal and as a function centre. A striking metal cladding wraps the walls and roof in a simple shed form balanced with bare concrete panels, the structure revealed with glazing at openings.

The building makes an architectural statement sympathetic to the adjacent hangars, while presenting a modern face to RNZAF air transport operations. Sto was selected for supplying a natural look and protective clear coating solution for the concrete panel work on the Air Movements Terminal and other surrounding hangars with our S-Protect BHN & SC Silane and Sto Pur WV200 System.

The S-Protect range is based on high concentrate Silane technology and as a system for masonry has out performed many other clear coatings in New Zealand. Now that clear coatings are required to comply to CCANZ CP 01: 2011 the number of competitors with compliant products backed by warranties has shrunk.

S-Protect Systems are designed to protect a wide range of solid masonry materials such as precast and in situ concrete as well as historic buildings. The Sydney Opera House, the Louvre in Paris and the Hang-zhou Bay Bridge (longest bridge in the world - China), Novotel Auckland Airport are just a few projects. Not all of our success is that visible to the public, but all treatments have one object in common: Benefits exceed costs.

We once again thank all involved in the Ohakea Air Movements Terminal project for a successful outcome.

Credits:

Project Management & Cost Management: Beca.
Architecture: Beca Architects & Architype Shadbolt Architects.
Structural & Civil Engineering: Beca.
Building Services & Fire Engineering: Beca.
Construction: Ebert Construction Limited.
Sto Contractor: Allan Tong Limited.