23/06/2026
Congratulations to Southbase Construction, the University of Canterbury, and the entire project team on Kōawa receiving the National Education Property Award at the Property Council New Zealand Awards.
We are proud to have played a significant role in bringing this exceptional facility to life, working closely with Ignite Architects, Southbase Construction, and Marshall Day Acoustics to deliver spaces that meet the demanding requirements of modern creative education and professional production.
From recording studios and cinema environments through to the sound stage designed for full-scale movie productions, we developed and delivered acoustic solutions that achieved the stringent performance criteria while supporting the architectural vision for the project.
Our scope included:
• Development of specialised acoustic solutions for recording studios and theatre spaces
• Acoustic treatments for the professional sound stage facility
• Supply of FF&E throughout the project
• Collaboration with the design and acoustic teams to ensure performance, functionality, and aesthetics were seamlessly integrated
Projects like Kōawa demonstrate what can be achieved when architects, acoustic engineers, contractors, and specialist manufacturers work together from the earliest stages to solve complex challenges and create inspiring learning environments.
Congratulations again to everyone involved in this award-winning project. University of Canterbury IGNITE Southbase Construction &E
