CASE STUDY
KOROK proudly contributed to the Tūranga Library project in Christchurch, New Zealand, which opened its doors in October 2018. As a replacement for the Christchurch Central Library, which was damaged during the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Tūranga stands as a modern architectural masterpiece. Designed by New Zealand firm Architectus in collaboration with the award-winning Danish firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen, the library’s striking design reflects the golden hues of Christchurch’s Port Hills. KOROK’s fire wall and acoustic wall systems were installed in the building’s lift shafts, risers, and ducts, providing superior fire protection and sound insulation to support the library’s functional and safety needs.
- Year: 2017
- Location: Christchurch
- Market Segment: Lift Shafts, Risers, Ducts
- Product Used: 78mm KOROK panels
- Architect: Architectus, Schmidt Hammer Lassen
- Builder: Southbase Construction
- Installer: Angus Interiors
KOROK Systems used in this project
Lift Shafts, Risers, Ducts 
For lift shafts and duct walls, KOROK® offers significant advantages over traditional construction. As panels can be installed from one side only, there is no requirement to construct scaffolding inside the shaft, greatly reducing construction time and costs.