Within a footprint equivalent to the area of six rugby fields, this combined production plant and office facility represents the first stage in developing a major industrial manufacturing campus in Hautapu, on the outskirts of Cambridge. The long-term masterplan designed by Jasmax sets out a self-sufficient development, allowing the company to grow and evolve over the next 50+ years. Promoting advances in sustainability and efficiencies in the production of both aluminium joinery and double-glazing units, this 110m wide and 430m long development is part of a long-term strategy to accommodate business growth and set a benchmark for sustainable industrial development in Aotearoa New Zealand.

A focus on staff wellbeing contributed to the inclusion of energy efficient design features such as hydraulic underfloor heating, to keep employees on the factory floor warm all year round. Similarly, a desire for access to natural daylight and exterior views led to the inclusion of skylights and vast areas of glazing allowing occupants to connect to the outdoors - something often missing from manufacturing facilities. The design also showcases products manufactured on site.

New campus landscaping addresses the significant stormwater management challenge resulting from the buildings sizable roof, diverting three million litres of stormwater run-off per year to a new pond and wetland with riparian planting that covers 20% of the site, improving biodiversity and providing a source of water for sanitary and emergency use.