Claudelands Arena, Hamilton New Zealand

Project

Claudelands Arena, Hamilton New Zealand

Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton is a versatile facility that includes an indoor concert and sports arena with seating for up to 5,000 people, a two-level conference center, connected exhibition spaces, as well as outdoor plazas and beautifully landscaped areas.
Compressed straw panel ceiling being installed in a stadium exterior view
Exterior image of Claudelands Arena
This transformation was executed with a strong commitment to sustainable design principles.

Chow:Hill’s architectural design for this previously existing community asset has elevated it into a world-class venue for both national and international conferences, as well as live events. This transformation was executed with a strong commitment to sustainable design principles.

A first of its kind where the modular nature of our ceiling system complemented the installation method of the builder with Durra Panel and Durra Steel Sections were safely assembled & fixed to the primary roof trusses on the ground and then lifted into the place. The modular design of Durra Ceiling Systems allowed fast completion of the internal ceiling and also allowed earlier access to following trades during the build.

Architect: Chow:Hill

Builder: Fosters Construction

Installer: Foster Construction

Acoustic Consultant: Marshall Day – New Zealand

Durra System: Roof Ceiling System

Durra Panel Finish: Natural & Cement