Colliers Head Office

Overview

As one of New Zealand’s leading commercial real estate firms, Colliers sought to transform its Auckland Head Office into a high-performance, future-ready workplace.

The goal: a dynamic, efficient, and aesthetically refined environment that would enhance both functionality and employee experience.

Intelligent Environments was engaged to deliver a cutting-edge lighting control solution that would seamlessly align with the architectural vision and meet the technical demands of a modern office fit-out.

Objectives

The refurbishment of the Colliers Head Office was not simply cosmetic. The project set out to redefine how lighting could support collaboration, energy efficiency, and digital integration in a busy corporate environment.

Key objectives included:

• Flexible lighting zones to adapt to changing work modes and spatial arrangements

• Integration with building management systems (BMS) for centralised control and monitoring

• Energy-efficient operation with real-time usage insights

• Minimal disruption during setup and easy long-term maintenance

• Support for wellness-focused lighting design, including colour tuning and daylight harvesting

Technical Solutions

To meet these goals, Intelligent Environments implemented a full zencontrol DALI-2 lighting control system, delivering a solution that was intelligent, scalable, and user-friendly.

System Highlights:

• DALI-2 Controllers enabling digital communication across all lighting components

• Precision Dimming & Colour Control for task-specific and ambient lighting scenes

• Cloud-based Interface allowing remote programming, diagnostics, and future updates

• Integration with BMS and occupancy sensors to maximise energy savings and responsiveness

• Customised lighting zones across open-plan areas, meeting rooms, breakout spaces, and executive offices

Smart Features & Benefits

The zencontrol platform empowered Colliers with full visibility and control over their lighting system, both locally and remotely. Key benefits include:

• Scene-based lighting control for different workplace functions—meetings, presentations, focused work, and casual collaboration

• Data-driven energy reporting, enabling more sustainable operations and informed decision-making

• Predictive maintenance alerts, reducing system downtime and operational overhead

• Cloud connectivity, allowing Intelligent Environments to provide remote support and ongoing system optimisation without interrupting day-to-day operations

Award Recognition

This project’s innovation and performance were recognised internationally with a Highly Commended award in the Commercial/Professional category at the 2021 DALI Lighting Awards. The accolade highlights not only the quality of the lighting control integration but also its alignment with forward-thinking workplace design.

Project Outcome

The result is a workspace that’s not only visually striking but also functionally smart. The lighting control system enhances employee wellbeing, supports productivity, and allows Colliers to easily adapt their environment as business needs evolve.

With a focus on flexibility, energy efficiency, and smart integration, this project exemplifies how intelligent lighting can elevate commercial environments and deliver lasting value.

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