Western Springs College.

Western Springs College required near total redevelopment due to the complexity of originally being built over a landfill. “Nga Puna o Waiorea” involved engaging with and delivering a cohesive and award winning result for multiple stakeholders including an integrated Maori learning unit, the Auckland council / community gymnasium and master planning for a professional performing arts facility TAPAC and future stages for a growing population. This seven-year project is one of the most complex and significant redevelopment projects undertaken by the MOE to date. and has delivered a bespoke and entirely flexible new model of learning to the community.

“Can you place 1,400 students in one large space and conduct 40 different classes at once? In the main building of this rebuilt high school, evidently you can, and that is not to mention the activities in the library and a slightly separated gymnasium. The architects have responded to the challenges of the Innovative Learning Environment, and the process of cultural and community engagement, with a high degree of skill, craft and patience. Incorporating Waioteao, the te reo Maori Immersion unit, and the Whare Tapere multi-purpose performance space, the redeveloped Western Springs College Nga Puna O Waiorea is a great human ark setting sail into the future of education. Perhaps some apple trees could have been included as outdoor teaching spaces, as a timeless complement to such considerable contemporary achievement”. - NZIA Ted McCoy award citation 2020.

Justin delivered WSC as project lead and design architect with Jasmax and Integrated work with Artist Graham Tipene and carver Sunnah Thompson , Receiving the NZIA Ted McCoy Award , NZIA National Award, Property Council Merit Award, LENZ Overall Winner.