Case Study

The new Grafton Central Plant Building, A40, is a critical infrastructure facility designed to support the wider hospital campus with essential plant, services and operational systems.

Located on an existing at-grade car park adjacent to Buildings A21, A11 and A35, the new six-level facility connects back into the wider campus through a new services tunnel to Building A01.

One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha is one of Christchurch’s most significant new public venues – a multi-use arena designed to support major sporting events, concerts, functions, corporate hospitality and large-scale community experiences.

For a facility of this scale, the lighting control system needed to do more than simply switch lights on and off.

Air New Zealand’s Hangar 4, officially opened on 19 September 2025, is now the largest single-span timber arch aircraft hangar in the Southern Hemisphere.

Measuring 98 metres wide and 35 metres high, the 10,000 sqm facility can simultaneously accommodate one wide-bodied aircraft such as a Boeing 777 or 787 Dreamliner alongside two Airbus A320/321s.

Intelligent Environments were engaged to design and commission the lighting control infrastructure for the redeveloped Qantas International Lounge at Auckland Airport.

This project represents a high-density lighting control deployment within a premium aviation hospitality environment. The lounge accommodates more than 370 guests across dining, wellness, and workspace zones.

Intelligent Environments recently completed a sophisticated lighting control system for the Palmerston North Acute Mental Health Unit (AMHU), delivering enhanced safety, therapeutic flexibility, and significant energy efficiencies for the facility.

This state-of-the-art unit, operated by the Palmerston North District Health Board, required a specialised lighting solution that supported patient care and staff operations while ensuring compliance with stringent healthcare standards.

The refurbishment of Te Puea Memorial Marae marked a major milestone – reopening on its 60th anniversary and reaffirming its place as the first urban marae in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Intelligent Environments was engaged to design and integrate a centralised smart control solution that would simplify building operation while preserving a clean, uncluttered aesthetic aligned with the marae environment.

The redevelopment of Wakefield Hospital in Wellington represents a major milestone in New Zealand’s healthcare infrastructure. Designed to enhance patient care and operational efficiency, the new state-of-the-art facility required advanced, adaptable building systems that could meet the complex demands of a modern clinical environment.

Intelligent Environments was engaged to deliver a comprehensive DALI-2 lighting control solution, seamlessly integrated across all four floors of the hospital.

The Chief Post Office (CPO) Building, a heritage-listed landmark at the bottom of Queen Street and the iconic entry point to Britomart Train Station, underwent a significant redevelopment to enhance its commercial office spaces.

Intelligent Environments was engaged to deliver a state-of-the-art lighting control solution that would respect the building’s architectural character while providing modern functionality and efficiency.

The Adult Rehabilitation Integrated Stroke Unit (ARISU), housed within the new Taio Ora facility at Auckland City Hospital, is one of only two dedicated stroke centres of its kind globally.

Designed to provide an integrated approach to hyper-acute, acute, and rehabilitative stroke care, the $30 million facility delivers 41 inpatient beds alongside purpose-built rehabilitation, dining, exercise, and communal spaces.

After more than two decades of community advocacy, a previously underutilised site on Auckland’s iconic Ponsonby Road has been transformed into a vibrant new civic space: Te Rimutahi. Designed through a community-led process and funded by Auckland Council, the project brings a long-awaited public area to one of the city’s busiest and most densely populated suburbs.

Intelligent Environments was engaged to provide the lighting control systems for the space, working alongside the project’s consulting engineers, BECA.

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.

Dilworth College has added an impressive new auditorium to its campus – an architecturally refined, high-functioning space that reflects the school’s commitment to excellence. With an elegant interior finish featuring rich timber detailing, sleek architectural lines, and precision lighting, the auditorium is designed to host a variety of performances, presentations, and school events.

Intelligent Environments was brought on board to deliver a tailored lighting control system that matched the sophistication of the build.

Located in St Johns, the Auckland Netball Centre is widely recognised as the home of netball in Auckland. Each year the venue hosts thousands of players, officials and spectators for training sessions, competitions, and regional tournaments.

In late 2024, Intelligent Environments partnered with zencontrol to deliver a custom lighting control solution for KiwiRail’s latest Scenic Plus carriage — Manuhiri, a luxurious addition to the renowned Northern Explorer route.

Following the success of previous Scenic Plus upgrades on the South Island’s Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine lines, this North Island project brought the same level of innovation and sophistication to the journey between Wellington and Auckland.

As part of Auckland Zoo’s ambitious $62 million South East Asia Jungle Track, the immersive Swamp Forest dome offers visitors an authentic experience of the Indonesian rainforest – complete with native flora, aquatic life, and a humid, tropical climate.