Lara Clarke
Lara (Larissa) is a planner and adaptation specialist. With expertise in natural hazards, risk, climate change and adaptation planning and community engagement. Experienced in policy development, plan making, strategic planning and consenting across public, private and research sectors. Lara has a BPlan(hons) from the University of Auckland, is an intermediate member of the New Zealand […]
IKEA
SECTOR LOCATION B&A led the planning for the development of New Zealand’s first Ikea. B&A were also involved in extensive engagement with mana whenua and a Transport Working Group which included representative from Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Agency prior to the lodgement of consent documentation. The development features approximately 34,000m2 of retail space in […]
Elm Apartments
SECTOR LOCATION B&A led the planning for the Elm Apartments, a luxury apartment building featuring 15 individual units along with a communal swimming pool complex that incorporates a cabana and outdoor kitchen facilities. The building extends up five-storeys and its position on the northern slopes of Remuera affords expansive views of Auckland’s Eastern Bays and […]
Resido, Sylvia Park
SECTOR LOCATION B&A led the planning for Resido, one the earliest and largest build-to-rent projects in New Zealand. The development, by Kiwi Property, forms part of their wider strategy to developed Sylvia Park into a mixed-use destination and provides 295 apartments as long-term rentals across three residential buildings up to 12-storeys high, located around a […]
New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC)
SECTOR LOCATION B&A led planning and secured the necessary consents for the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) and adjoining Horizon Hotel. The NZICC encompasses most of a city block and includes 32,500m2 of floor space and will be capable of accommodating over 3,000 conference delegates and up to 4,500 people for one-off events. The […]
Drury Urban Development
SECTOR LOCATION Since 2016, B&A has led the strategic planning, resource consenting, urban design and engagement support for a range of landowners to facilitate the development of a new metropolitan centre and residential neighbourhoods in Drury. This has included development of a Structure Plan, several Private Plan Changes, resource consents, approvals under various incarnations of […]
Hiwa – The University of Auckland Recreation Centre
SECTOR LOCATION B&A led planning and engagement on the award-winning redevelopment of the University of Auckland’s Recreation Centre. The 26,000m2 facility is spread over six levels and includes exercise and sports facilities at the heart of the University of Auckland city campus, spanning a full city block between Symonds and Princes Streets. Facilities include an […]
SeaLink Ferry Terminal
SECTOR LOCATION B&A provided planning and urban design support on the development of SeaLink’s new car ferry terminal in Wynyard Quarter. This included obtaining statutory approvals and navigating the project through Eke Panuku’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG) process. The terminal is a critical link between Auckland, Waiheke and Great Barrier Island and supports the movement […]
Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct
SECTOR LOCATION B&A led planning and engagement on Precinct Properties’ Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct. This included securing all statutory approvals and navigating the project through Eke Panuku’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG) process. The precinct spans over more than one hectare of former industrial land and consists of 48,000m² of premium office space across five separate […]
Ōamaru, Weston, and Kakanui Spatial Plan
SECTOR LOCATION B&A prepared a spatial plan for Ōamaru, Weston and Kakanui. The spatial plan assists with guiding growth and development over the next 30 years, responding to national policy direction and detailed opportunities and constraints mapping.