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Rangiora RSA

Silver, New Zealand Commercial Project Awards, Retail Section, 2019. The building also required extensive strengthening to bring it up to the new building code.

Rangiora RSA

The existing RSA premises had served its members loyally for many decades, but was well overdue for an upgrade and extension. The work was a complete refit, including all services, a new outdoor bar and dining area, and a significant new extension to the sports bar.

The building also required extensive strengthening to the existing structure to bring it up to the new building code. The project was broken into two stages so the RSA could keep trading in one area while the construction team worked in the other. That worked extremely well for the club, which was able to keep its income stream alive.

A strong collaborative relationship between the client, the consultants and the building team carried the job through the many challenges uncovered during it. Fortnightly site meetings involving all main parties were key to that, and highly effective.

On record

Award
Silver, New Zealand Commercial Project Awards, Retail Section, 2019. Run by the Registered Master Builders Association.
Staging
Two stages, so the club kept trading in one area while the team worked in the other.

During the build

The completed entrance to the Rangiora RSA Club and Restaurant in bright sun: raised lettering on a white rendered wall, a timber-lined canopy carried on angled concrete columns over the entry, parked cars beyond and lavender in flower along the kerb
RPC-M43PhotoThe line between the two stages: the temporary partition or hoarding that split the building, photographed from the side the members were still using, with the closed side behind it.3/2 · min 1600px wide
RPC-M44PhotoThe sports bar extension under construction: the new structure standing and still open, against the existing building it was added to.3/2 · min 1600px wide

The building

The RSA foyer after the rebuild: a lit memorabilia cabinet along one wall, a ship's wheel above it, honours boards opposite and the bar beyond.
A red powder-coated screen formed and perforated as rows of poppies, set against timber cladding.
The exterior: laser-cut chevron screens fixed to precast concrete fins, with poppy-patterned glazing below.
RSA Rangiora chose RPC after careful consideration and as they were highly recommended to us. Our project presented a number of unexpected problems that should have had a major impact on our operational ability and timeline, however with the professionalism of RPC, we enjoyed continued operation of our club and also completion on time. I can thoroughly recommend this company for its professional approach and high level of quality workmanship.
Ross Ditmer QSM, Rangiora RSA Club

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