Buddhist Association of New Zealand
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Location: Christchurch
Façade: Indian Sandstone Slabs from Paving Natute Size: >From 1600 x 800 x 40mm Substructure: Eurofox Austria Eurofox NZ Distributor Composite Insulation Ltd Anchoring: Keil, Engelskirchen; Keil NZ Distributor Composite Insulation Ltd Architect: Warren & Mahoney Architects Builder: Fletcher Construction Installer: A.M.C. Construction The calmness and permanence associated with the Buddhist faith has been captured in stone and water by Warren & Mahoney Architects for the Buddhist Association of New Zealand. The sandstone, weighing 85kg per m2, has 6mm open joints using Eurofox Rainscreen Technology. The sandstone façade is mounted on a secret fix Eurofox MLZ/k system using Keil anchors. Both this system and the anchors are a first for New Zealand made possible by the Eurofox Distributor importing the special Keil drilling equipment which is now available for future projects. A first, also, for installer A.M.C. Construction, who followed the shop drawings, prepared by Oliver Hautz, to the letter. |
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