This largely underground house near Lake Tekapo fits seamlessly into the landscape. It is linked via a tunnel to an aircraft hangar, also underground. Large shutters close in front of the windows to block the light from inside escaping at night, in this internationally renowned “dark sky” area. Hiding the mechanical services within this house read more
This home is a beautifully secure sanctuary that provides the highest levels of security under various conditions. The systems enable the property to operate completely independently when needed and comes complete with internal recreation facilities, movie theatre, chapel, library, offices, gymnasium, etc. → TMCo have completed the fully detailed building services package, electrical, pool water read more
→ Completion: 2020 → TMCo have completed the building services design including remote plant room housing the mechanical, hydraulic and back up plant away from the lodge. → Modelling was completed to reduce capex in allowing the plant to be sized correctly (mitigating costs of oversizing plant). → Trench heaters, ducted in ground fresh air read more
Greenfield site designed with inhabited dune, courtyard for shelter and extended roof plane. All services were designed to be hidden, not noticed and not felt with clean and clear architectural features that could not be interrupted. → Completion: 2020/21 → TMCo have completed the fully detailed building services package, electrical, security, pool water systems, fresh read more
TMCo worked closely with the client, architect and builders to deliver a stunning, award-winning residence where all engineering elements add to the beauty and comfort of this large house. A highly glazed pool pavilion and open air tennis pavilion form new areas for gathering, and encourage enjoyment of an expansive established garden without adding bulk read more
TMCo worked closely with the architects to create this beautiful residence in Christchurch. Attention to detail seamlessly integrates engineering with architecture here. Architect credit: 2016 +MAP Architects Ltd
Perched on the upper slopes this Regional & National New Home over 300m2 Category Winner in 2013 was engineered by TMCo for the full structural and services. Credit to designer Cymon Allfrey Architects for the photos.
TMCo completed the structural and hydraulics for this beautiful residence in urban Christchurch. South Architects completed the design and are credited for the photo.
A post-earthquake rebuild that acknowledges and playfully interrogates Christchurch’s architectural heritage, this black gable form is exquisitely composed via a process of addition and subtraction. Riffing on the themes of warehouse and home, Flemish bond brick on the tough south edge contrasts with glazing on the north and west façades, offering stolen views through the read more
TMCo provided the full building services, including fire protection, design for this project to increase the accommodation capacity of the SIT in Invercargill
Terraced apartment development for first home buyers. → Completion: 2020 → Robustly designed services for low maintenance and energy modelling for thermal performance → TMCo provided full services documentation for this multiple apartment project aimed at the first home buyer or astute investor. This development facilitates reduced body corporate fees. → Through thoughtful placement of read more
In the last ten years, TMCo’s collaborative 75-strong team (Queenstown, Christchurch and Auckland) have engineered $2bn in retirement village and aged care projects throughout NZ → TMCo have completed the structural, civil, infrastructure, fire, energy, passive fire, fire protection and the full building services engineering packages over hundreds of projects. → A commitment to reducing read more