Since its beginnings in 1974, Argon Construction Ltd has undertaken a wide
range of building projects throughout New Zealand and has over the years, developed
considerable experience by successfully satisfying the needs of numerous
and varied clients.
From apartment blocks to auditoriums, factories to fast food outlets, libraries
to laboratories, Argon has built them all.
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2010 BUPA North Haven
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Staged project at BUPA North Haven involving a new hospital wing, residential wing extension and amenities block upgrade while the facility continued to operate successfully throughout
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2010 Northland Events Centre
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The Northland Events Centre will be a highly important strategic asset for the Northland region, and includes a new 3000 seat stand with corporate entertaining facilities, match facilities in accordance with NZRU guidelines, management offices, retail space, conference facilities, field realignment, earthworks, and refurbishment of the existing terraces. The existing pitch lighting has been relocated and upgraded to 1500 Lux to meet Rugby World Cup Standards and the playing surface, drainage and irrigation systems have been brought up to modern standards.
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2010 Mercy ARO Bunker Extension
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An extension to the Cancer Care Centre involving forming an additional treatment bunker under the existing building, new waiting areas, treatment rooms and amenities.
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2009 Hastings District Court
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The courthouse is a complicated building with a range of different functions and spaces including four courtrooms, judges chambers, administration offices, custodial areas and public spaces set over two levels.
A high level of technology was incorporated into the building and emphasis on environmental sustainability was required in the building design and construction.
The building is a complex precast and structural steel structure with kingzip composite roofing panels and a detailed façade made up of precast kingspan panels, low E glass, stone, composite aluminium panels, louvers and joinery.
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2009 Blue Water Black Magic : A Tribute to Sir Peter Blake
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Argon recently completed alterations and extensions to the Maritime Museum in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour to create a tribute to Sir Peter Blake. The project involved partial demolition of the existing building, then structural strengthening and extending the building over water with a new pop-up roof to house the suspended NZL32 “Black Magic” yacht. The project included piling for the wharf extension and repairs to the existing wharf structure, much of which was done off a barge or cantilevered scaffolding.
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2009 Selwyn Village Apartments
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Stage Two at Selwyn Village in Point Chevalier - this stage consisted of the construction of a 3 level, 36 apartment building with basement carparking.
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2009 Turner Waverley Apartments
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Turner Waverley Apartments is a 178 apartment development recently completed in a mixed residential and commercial zone in central Auckland.
There are two towers connected by basement carparking and a shared podium courtyard. Tower A consists of 14 residential levels and three basement levels while Tower B consists of 12 residential levels with three basement levels.
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2008 Mercy Cancer Care Centre
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The project involved building radiation treatment bunkers, cancer care specialist rooms, a pharmacy and an extension to one of the existing carparks.
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2008 Avondale Intermediate School
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The Avondale Extension project consisted of 18 new classrooms with toilet blocks and a new courtyard area.
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2008 Amcor Warehouse Extension
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A 1200m² extension to an existing warehouse for Amcor Cartons in Mt Wellington, using precast and Kingspan refrigeration panels.
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2008 Cape Kidnappers Resort
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Cape Kidnappers Resort is an exclusive accommodation facility situated in a remote location in the Hawkes Bay. The development consists of 28 high quality accommodation units, a central lodge and dining area, health spa, swimming pool and associated roads, carparking and infrastructure.
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2006 The Grand
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The Grand Boutique City Residences is a 389 apartment, 23 storey residential development constructed on a tight and difficult Central Auckland site.
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2006 Bishop Selwyn Apartments
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The Bishop Selwyn Apartments project consisted of 49 apartments set over 3 floors and split into two wings, plus a basement carpark
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2005 Roadlife Trucks
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A new complex which houses Mitsubishi Roadlife Trucks was recently completed in Manukau.
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2005 Mixed Use Development – Albany
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3 level commercial development including a library, retail and office space.
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2005 Stella Maris Catholic Primary School – Silverdale
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New primary school including playing fields and tennis court.
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2005 Villa Maria
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New winery, bottling hall, warehouse barrel hall and administration building.
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2005 Diocesan School for Girls - Patterson Building
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Patterson Building, P Block and Cafe
New senior school and café.
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2005 Church of the Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints – Scotia Place
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Extensive renovations and waterproofing to the exterior of the building.
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2000 Microsoft House
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All cities have buildings that are recognized as local landmarks. These structures have been around for decades and are common points of reference on city maps.
This eight level building, situated at the entry to the viaduct basin, is well known to many Aucklanders. Previously home to a number of organizations including an oil company and a radio station, the renamed Microsoft House is also highly visible from some of the city's major traffic corridors ...>>
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1997 Harrahs Sky City Casino
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Extensive project which included the building of the casino's main entry and atrium, hotel entry, reception and offices, the main casino floor, V.I.P. casino, gourmet restaurant , retail arcade, Sky Tower podium, water feature, artworks and canoe.
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1997 Thames District Library
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Thames district council, on deciding to build a new library, ran a competition to find the most suitable design. Plans were on view in the council chambers and members of the pubic were invited to give their ideas. The contract, awarded for the design and construction of the Thames District Library, as a joint venture between Argon Construction Ltd and the architect, was the result of winning this competition ...>>
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1996 St Kentigern College
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Construction of new buildings comprising 13 classrooms as well as new entry to school hall and construction of new library.
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1995 Ericsson Stadium
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Upgrade of the West stand at Ericsson Stadium including the building of 45 corporate suites, 15 corporate booths, press boxes, changing rooms, kitchen, lounges and players' facilities.
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1992 Sanitarium Health Food Company
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100,000 square foot development of warehouse, factory and offices within 45 weeks. Plus additional site works covering 138,000 square feet as well as laying 86,000 square feet of concrete roadway.
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1992 Expo 92 in Seville Spain
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The most challenging project to date has been the construction of the exciting New Zealand Pavilion at Expo '92 in Seville, Spain. Construction of the New Zealand Pavilion was achieved using an entirely New Zealand workforce and materials imported from New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.
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1988 - 1990 Restaurant Brands Limited
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Argon Construction Ltd negotiated contracts with KFC (NZ) Ltd to carry out a refurbishment and modernization program for 30 of their fast food outlets situated all over New Zealand from Orewa to Invercargill. The time period for the work was 16 months. The quality and finish of Argons' work was such that KFC staff were able to start cooking within three hours of moving back into the refurbished stores ...>>
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