Hokitika

Westland High School

Architect

Team Architects

Builder

CYB Construction

Location

Hokitika

Completed

2022

Project type

Education

Profile

E100

Colour

Dulux Duratec Textured Matt Black
Dulux Duratec Copper Metallic Kinetic
Dulux Duratec Intensity Reef Gloss
Dulux Duratec Intensity Leaf

Designed around connection.

Westland High School represents a new chapter for education on the West Coast. Designed by Team Architects, the redevelopment brings together classrooms, administration, shared learning spaces and outdoor environments within a connected campus that encourages movement, collaboration and community.

Rather than separating buildings, the masterplan links them through sheltered circulation, generous verandas and welcoming communal spaces that become part of everyday school life. Throughout the campus, Nu Wall aluminium cladding provides a consistent architectural language while delivering the durability and low maintenance performance essential for modern education environments.

Learning happens between the buildings.

At Westland High School, the spaces between buildings are just as important as the buildings themselves.

Wide covered walkways connect every part of the campus, creating sheltered places where students gather, collaborate and move comfortably throughout the day. Large translucent canopies introduce natural light while providing protection from the weather, creating bright outdoor learning environments that remain connected to the landscape.

The architecture is deliberately restrained. Clean forms, repeated vertical lines and a carefully balanced material palette establish rhythm and consistency across the campus, while bold feature colours provide identity and intuitive wayfinding. The result is an environment that feels calm, welcoming and designed to support learning every day.

Designed to support daily life.

Schools place constant demands on their buildings. Thousands of daily interactions, continual occupation and year-round exposure require materials that can withstand intensive use while maintaining their appearance over time.

Nu Wall aluminium cladding delivers both durability and architectural refinement. The crisp vertical profiles reinforce the rhythm of the buildings, while the durable powder-coated finish provides a consistent appearance with minimal maintenance. The result is a façade that continues to perform long after construction, helping preserve the architectural quality of the campus while reducing the need for ongoing upkeep.

Discover more

Explore finishes that enhance appearance, durability and long-term performance.

High-performance cladding systems designed for the demands of commercial architecture.

We're here to help. Connect with our team about cladding, colour, specification or technical advice today.

Sign up to our
Newsletter