ECC Lighting Canopy - Auckland
Posted by Guy Cleverley / 01 July 2013
ECC is a company that has since 1909, consistently been ahead of the times. Dealing with high quality design has required a unique backdrop to present its wares, something with flexibility to accommodate their ever changing needs. From the humble beginnings of a lift company workshop in 1972 the building has been amended on numerous occasions. The most recent being the small addition to provide a more substantive entry from the rear carpark, housing their exterior products.
Conceptually the new addition provides a space where furniture is displayed in an outdoor setting, whilst still being protected from the weather. The resultant structure is one of minimal intrusion and maximum flexibility. The large cantilevering timber grille is lightly connected to the ground providing a base from which the waterproofing translucent polycarbonate roof element over is attached. The balustrades are constructed of sustainably grown yellow cedar with concrete pavers to the floor and bluestone treads. Coordinated into this are all the services (fire and lighting), with carefi; attention to detail to ensure the resultant witing and fittings remain unobtrusive.
The balustrading and planting define the space, creates a soft landscaped setting within this highly built up commercial area. Viewed from the interior of the building the high ceiling height accentuates the entry whilst providing a generous space extending the interior out into the furniture display.
Used primarily as ECC’s exterior display room, the canopy area doubles as a social space during the warm balmy Auckland evenings. The addition has allowed the company to provide an inviting display area and entry that sits as a backdrop to the business of supplying high end design products. This has been an exercise to create a memorable room whilst maintaining a backdrop of simplicity and functionality.
ECC is a company that has since 1909, consistently been ahead of the times. Dealing
with high quality design has required a unique backdrop to present its wares, something
with flexibility to accommodate their ever changing needs. From the humble beginnings
of a lift company workshop in 1972 the building has been amended on numerous
occasions. The most recent being the small addition to provide a more substantive
entry from the rear carpark, housing their exterior products.
Conceptually the new addition provides a space where furniture is displayed in an
outdoor setting, whilst still being protected from the weather. The resultant structure
is one of minimal intrusion and maximum flexibility. The large cantilevering timber grille
is lightly connected to the ground providing a base from which the waterproofing
translucent polycarbonate roof element over is attached. The balustrades are
constructed of sustainably grown yellow cedar with concrete pavers to the floor and
bluestone treads. Coordinated into this are all the services (fire and lighting), with
careful attention to detail to ensure the resultant wiring and fittings remain unobtrusive.
The balustrading and planting define the space, creates a soft landscaped setting within
this highly built up commercial area. Viewed from the interior of the building the high
ceiling height accentuates the entry whilst providing a generous space extending the
interior out into the furniture display.
Used primarily as ECC’s exterior display room, the canopy area doubles as a social
space during the warm balmy Auckland evenings. The addition has allowed the
company to provide an inviting display area and entry that sits as a backdrop to the
business of supplying high end design products. This has been an exercise to create a
memorable room whilst maintaining a backdrop of simplicity and functionality.
