B:Hive Smales Farm
B:Hive is the first step in the transformation of a twentieth-century office park on Auckland's North Shore to a co-working hub. This is a new, progressive model of workplace that recognises that people’s different workstyles affect how and where they work best.
Project Details
Client | Smales Farm |
Sector | Commercial |
Location | Auckland |
Discipline | Architecture, Interior Design |
Status | Completed 2018 |
Size | 11,000 sqm |
Design Collaborators | BVN |
If there was ever a good reason to take the stairs, surely this is it
The innovative and sustainable design reflects the client’s goal for the building – to create a broader co-working hub, a far cry from a cold business park, which fosters place-making and connection.
The 11,000m2 of space, over five levels, is connected by a lofty atrium with a bold sculptural stair, which is surrounded by lush greenery at its base. Floors have been designed for complete flexibility with re-locatable walls located around the perimeter.
The health of occupants is a primary consideration. B:Hive prioritises not only physical but holistic wellness, with the atrium playing a central role. The connecting stair is located close to the entry, encouraging people to walk through the building and providing opportunities to engage, meet, observe and participate whilst also introducing a sense of delight.


Awards
2019 | INSIDE World Festival of Interiors Offices category winner |
2019 | NZIA National Award for Best Interior Architecture |
2019 | Property Council NZ Industry Awards - Commercial Office Property Award of Excellence |
2019 | NZIA Auckland - Interior Architecture Award |
2019 | Interior Awards - Supreme Award |
2019 | Interior Awards - Workplace (over 1,000m2) |
2019 | Australian Institute of Architects - International Chapter Architecture Award |
2019 | Best Awards - Silver - Offices & Workplace Environments |