WanaExcel

A modern two-story building with the sign 'WANAXCEL Education & Health Hub' on its front, with snow-capped mountains in the background. There is a sign in the parking lot that says 'Watch out Kids about!' showcasing a silhouette of an adult and a child. The building features dark and wooden exterior walls with multiple windows. The parking area has a few plants and a rocky landscape.
Outdoor area of a modern building with a small playground, including a slide and climbing structure, surrounded by a concrete walkway, artificial grass, and landscaping, photographed during dusk.

A unique early education building utilising every corner of the site, the construction of this leading edge and innovative learning centre was a pure example of success when the entire project approach was as a complete collaborative team effort.


CDL Building was charged with the task of bringing a motivated Wanaka family’s dreams to life through the detailed construction of the building and learning spaces indoors and out.

Outdoor patio area of a modern building with rocks, plants, a bench, a bicycle, and a mountain view in the background during dusk.
Close-up of brown horizontal wooden siding on a building, with metal corner trim and a background of dark green vertical siding.
Modern wooden building with a sign reading 'WANAEXCEL EDUCATION & HEALTH HUB' on the front.
A two-story building with a sign that reads 'WANAXCEL EDUCATION & HEALTH HUB', set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The building has a modern design with vertical black and brown siding, large windows, and a front gate. Trees partially frame the scene.
Front of a modern building labeled 'Smiths' with large glass window revealing interior furniture, stone and wood exterior, and a sign on the upper left side that reads '100% Locally Owned NZ'.

Architect

Photography

Specification

Owen Jones

Simon Larkin

Education

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Front view of a modern commercial building with retail stores, glass storefronts, and outdoor lighting at dusk.