The University of Auckland’s B201 redevelopment is a leading example of adaptive reuse, transforming a 50-year-old building into a state-of-the-art academic environment. Achieving a 6 Green Star design rating with 93 points, it stands as the highest Green Star-rated building for the university.

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The deteriorating concrete façade was replaced with a lightweight curtain wall, enabling new access routes, a rooftop plant room, and a spectacular new atrium. The interior was stripped to its bare shell and refitted to accommodate Communications, Media and Screen Studies studios, as well as Social Sciences and Anthropology labs.

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The project faced significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting labor availability and material procurement. Multiple waves of COVID-19 led to workforce shortages and supply chain disruptions, with firms stockpiling materials out of uncertainty. Despite these challenges, Livefirm stepped in to assist in achieving critical milestones, ensuring a successful handover. B201 now stands ready for another 50 years of academic excellence.