The Lanes + Press Hall

The Lanes & Press Hall: A Masterplan for Urban Activation

This ambitious two-phase development in Wellington focused on revitalising a high-traffic urban corridor through strategic architecture and curated hospitality.

Phase 1 — The Lanes: Designed to draw pedestrians from one of the city’s busiest streets, this new two-story build acts as a gateway to a new hospitality precinct. The design is the result of extensive historical research, featuring a classic green-tiled facade, shiplap timber profiling, and large, solid timber double-hung windows. This material palette acknowledges the street’s heritage while establishing a fresh, cohesive identity for the ground-floor kiosks and the sophisticated upstairs wine bar.

Phase 2 — Press Hall: Shifting focus to the interior, Allistar Cox Building and Interiors led the master planning of this new market hall. Our role involved defining the “market experience” by zoning diverse kiosks and optimising the balance between circulation and communal seating. Following the success of the spatial planning, we were commissioned by several tenants to design and deliver their individual bespoke kiosks.