PARAPARAUMU BUS INTERCHANGE

The Paraparaumu Bus Rail Interchange, a vital transportation hub on the Kāpiti Coast, has undergone a transformative upgrade, featuring the addition of innovative green-roof shelters. This project was a collaborative effort between our client, Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC), and Kāpiti Coast District Council (KCDC). Boffa Miskell led the architectural and landscape design, while Designbrand Limited was entrusted with designing and manufacturing three distinctive shelter structures.

The upgrade includes green-roof bus shelters for Stops A and B, as well as a cantilevered walkway shelter connecting the two stops.

To ensure efficient construction, the structural steel framework for the shelters was prefabricated in Ōtaki and transported to the site for final assembly. Additional components, such as roof timber, aluminium walls, and cladding, were also prefabricated for seamless onsite installation.

The stunning iwi artwork featured on the Paraparaumu Bus Interchange shelters was created by Miriama Grace-Smith, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and stories of the Kāpiti Coast.

Scope of services provided:

  • Design Process: Complete end-to-end design, from concept development to production, with structural engineering to building code standards.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Ongoing liaison with stakeholders and design support throughout the project.

  • New Product Development: Two custom-designed, weatherproof display housings were developed to accommodate 75” Real-Time Information (RTI) display units. These housings featured integrated cooling systems and serviceable air filter elements to ensure optimal performance and ease of maintenance.

  • Assembly & Installation: Waiting shelters were installed, incorporating a proprietary aluminium system over a steel frame, with green roofs planted with native New Zealand species. The walkway shelter, with its distinctive steel entrance portal and canopy, was designed and constructed using Designbrand’s innovative aluminium cantilever shelter system.

Video credit: KCDC website