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Wellingtons New Supreme Court was opened in January 2010 by Prince William More than 1000 people turned out to Wellington's CBD to catch a glimpse of Prince William who represented the Queen at the opening of the new Supreme Court building January 2010.
The royal was greeted with shouts of "we love you William" as he pulled up in his convoy and more cheers as he entered the Supreme Court building following a Maori welcome. The prince was performing his first official duty for the Queen by opening the new supreme court. The permanent home for New Zealand's highest court replaces the London-based Privy Council. The concept of the free-standing, visible courtroom acts as a metaphor for promoting ‘justice to be transparent and open’. Judges preside in the court space at eye-level with legal colleagues and the public to encourage an atmosphere of inclusiveness. The new building is surrounded by a bronze screen depicting the strength, durability and stature of the Pohutukawa and Rata tree. The building environment has a uniquely New Zealand atmosphere and is befitting of the highest court of the land. Effuzi ‘s ‘viva’ low back tilt seat chairs upholstered in dark brown leather were selected for the public gallery by architectural firm Warren and Mahoney. This is a building of great significance to New Zealand as it will serve our country for at least 100 years Japanese Student Purchases a New Gymnasium Seat Forever marked: Naoto Okamoto, wanted to leave his mark on Kapiti College after three years of study. The Japanese 18-year-old, with his mother Keiko and father Akihiko, has bought a seat for the for the newly constructed Kapiti College gym, which is being opened to the public early February 2010.
Art House Cinema Gets a Boost The comfy seats are in place, the patterned drapes look fantastic, and the chandeliers are dangling from the ceiling. The extensive transformation of Hamilton's former Rialto Cinema Complex is now complete with the boutique cinema having been fitted out with a 1 million dollar upgrade turning it into an opulent and lush setting. Cinema owner Richard Dalton said "I honestly think it's going to be one of the best cinemas in the country." To create the complete entertainment experience requires atmosphere: an ambient venue, optimum audio-visual technology and most essentially, ergonomical seating. This is the successful formula implemented by Lido Cinema chain that already operate two other cinemas in the Auckland area and has been voted Auckland's best cinema in five of the past six years. Effuzi’s ‘Phatt-70’ cinema chairs have been selected for all venues. Albany Stadium Seating Albany seating was selected at Manfeild Stadium adding this venue to the long list of satisfied customers enjoying the benefits that Albany stadium seating has to offer. Manfield is known for its world-class motor racing circuit - the longest with uninterrupted views in the Southern Hemisphere, Manfeild is currently the home of the New Zealand Grand Prix. These days the circuit is but one component – much more drives this landmark Feilding facility and Manfeild has evolved into a unique facility capable of catering for a wide range of events. The new 7500 square metre stadium capable of seating 5000 people, stands tall alongside the international race circuit. All of this is encompassed in the 80 hectare flat parkland which has made Manfeild a natural fit for all agricultural , equestrian and motorsport events including the Central Districts Field Days, the NZ Beef Expo, Manawatu and Feilding A&P Show’s, NZ Dog Show, Fireworks Spectacular, New Zealand Grand Prix and NZV8 race meetings. The 3 new state-of-the-art suites housed within the stadium and 5 pit lane complexes have made Manfeild, Manawatu’s venue of choice for many conferences, trade shows, training seminars and weddings. The facilities that Manfeild offer make this icon Manawatu facility a focal point and a must-see for any event planner. Mobile Retractable Units Located in the heart of the beautiful West Coast South Island, New Zealand, The Solid Energy Centre in Westport has been enhanced by an Axor telescopic platform seating system complete with Omni Spectator seats. The units were installed in the brand new purpose built recreation and events centre last month making it the recreation, sporting & eventing hub for the Buller district. We enjoyed working at a venue with people so obliging and excited by the addition of their mobile grandstands. Gold Medal for Lindisfarne Auditorium Effuzi congratulates Mark Morgan and the team at Morgan Builders for their work at Lindisfarne College in Hastings, New Zealand being awarded the local Master Builders 'Commercial Project' Award this month The building was designed as a Performing Arrts Ccentre containing 350 new generation Effuzi ‘Derby’ fixed and linea' loose seats. The Auditorium was built on a carpark adjacent to the existing chapel, school hall and gymnasium, with construction creating an atrium entry and “long room'' to connect and integrate the buildings. Being a gold award winner means they will proceed through to the selection process for the national finals which will be held in Auckland later in the year and we wish them all the very best of luck.
The complete Entertainment Experience at Hoyts Riccarton Continuing where we started in 2005 with the fit out of six screens Effuzi was again proud to be associated with this prime venue in 2009 with the addition of a seventh screen adding a further 318 Mojo-70 seats Christchurch cinemagoers experience the utmost in cinema entertainment. The multi-million dollar Hoyts Riccarton cinema complex is at the hub of Rotherham Street entertainment area and boasts a number of special features, seven cinemas, with seating for 1800 people. Cinema five of Hoyts Riccarton - the "Cinemaxx" cinema - is home to one of New Zealand’s largest purpose built 35mm screens measuring 23.5 metres wide. All cinemas feature the latest in screen and sound technology with plush Effuzi cinema seating. Catering to the astute cinemagoer, four of the seven cinemas contain luxury seating with side tables, and an in cinema waiter service available offering wine and cheese platters and a range of tapas and desserts. To complete the cinema entertainment package, before or after a movie, cinemagoers can enjoy a coffee whilst surfing the net at the cinema's Intermission cafe, which hosts Wi-Fi - free wireless internet connection for customers. Kids of all ages can celebrate their birthday in the birthday party room. Hoyts Riccarton is located on Rotherham Street in the redeveloped Westfield Riccarton shopping centre. Combined with the location of the cinema, Rotherham Street holds a number of entertainment and leisure choices for the community, all in one area. Hoyts Riccarton completes the full complement of fashion, entertainment, leisure and mainstream retail activities at Westfield Riccarton for the Christchurch community. Effuzi have fitted new seating at ‘Hoyts cinemas throughout Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. We thank Hoyts for their continued business. Whitirea Polytechnic Lecture Theatre Upgrade Effuzi International, market leader in the design and manufacture of Lecture Theatre Seats and Desking congratulates Arrow International and Athfield Architectus on the sucessful completion of this new award winning facility in Porirua City.
Another Successful Auditorium Project, Casula Powerhouse, NSW After a 22 month closure, the Casula Powerhouse reopened in 2008 with significantly improved and new facilities. The centre now houses an international standard exhibition space, and a 326 seat state of the art theatre. The centre also boasts a multi-purpose theatre/performance space, artists' studios and artists'. Effuzi’s ‘Recital’ chair once again selected for its complimenting aesthetic design, comfort and acoustic values. The building was built in 1951 by the NSW Electricity Commission, the Casula Powerhouse (then known as the Liverpool Powerhouse), was one of a series of identical buildings erected to supplement electricity production during winter and power shortages. In 1955 the 250 foot stack was erected, replacing four shorter chimneys. Residents had complained that the smoke from the powerhouse dirtied their washing. The Powerhouse was closed in 1976, and bought by Liverpool Council in 1978 for $75 000. The building became derelict over the following decade, and in 1985 the residents of Liverpool decided by plebiscite that the building should become an arts centre. By 1987 Council had appointed two staff members to oversee the first capital works program. Electricity was installed, building reviews carried out and an office space was furnished. In 1993, while Mark Latham was Mayor of Liverpool, Casula Powerhouse, as it had then become known, was allocated funding in council budgets for the very first time. An ambitious development took place, and the centre opened its doors in 1994. This capital project has been a partnership between the NSW Government, ArtsNSW, Liverpool City Council and its communities. |
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