228 Queen Street

Seamlessly blending heritage, sustainability, and seismic strengthening

Located at the heart of Auckland’s CBD, 228 Queen St is a landmark revitalisation project that seamlessly blends heritage preservation with modern safety and sustainability. Originally known as HB Central (after its first occupants, the Hallenstein Brothers), the 110-year old structure has been transformed to meet today’s seismic and environmental standards while maintaining its distinctive character.

Throughout the project, RCP provided construction management, contract administration, and procurement oversight, acting as the single point of contact between stakeholders. Our team facilitated proactive communication, helping forecast supply chain risks and ensuring early tenant access agreements – particularly for Nike as the anchor tenant – were met within compliance requirements.

Achieving a 5 Green Star rating required significant upgrades, including reinforced concrete elements, structural steel diaphragm bracing, and K-braces to enhance the building’s seismic resilience. These structural elements were left exposed, celebrating the integration of old and new in a visually striking way.