31m x 66m area for the plant and processing. Plus a 10m x 24m loading and storage lean-to on one side. Side height of 6.6m up to 7.925m at the apex.
Building Use
Timber processing plant
Special Features
Custom-designed floor and foundations to contain chemicals in bunds.
Open-side ventilation to ensure safe air circulation for processing.
Bird-proof rafters and purlins to maintain a clean, low-maintenance environment.
Integrated lean-to storage for efficient loading and unloading.
About
Kiwi Lumber is a privately owned New Zealand company operating four modern sawmills located in the North Island of New Zealand. The four mills located at Putaruru, Gisborne, Dannevirke, and Masterton have a combined production of 250,000 m3 of sawn timber output per annum.
With production wholesaled through New Zealand as well as a range of export markets that include North America, Europe, Australia, Asia and the Pacific Islands, Kiwi Lumber Masterton needed new storage buildings to keep up with their high level of output. The facility needed to incorporate ventilation, chemical containment, and durable structural design to support long-term use.
The
Challenge
Kiwi Lumber’s Masterton site required a purpose-built processing facility that could safely manage chemical containment, maintain optimal ventilation and air quality, and provide durable, low-maintenance performance under constant industrial use. The design also needed to streamline operations and support the company’s sustained growth across domestic and export markets.
The Attika Approach
Attika worked closely with Kiwi Lumber to design and construct a processing plant that met industry safety regulations and operational efficiency requirements. The facility’s custom foundation and floor system were engineered to contain and manage chemical runoff, ensuring environmental compliance.
The open-sided structure allows for natural ventilation, preventing excessive moisture buildup, while bird-proof rafters and purlins help maintain a clean processing environment. The addition of a lean-to storage area streamlines logistics and stock management, supporting Kiwi Lumber’s high production demands.
Key
Outcomes
Processing facility designed for long-term durability and compliance
Built-in bunded floor system ensuring safe chemical containment
Effective ventilation reducing moisture and improving air quality
Integrated lean-to streamlining storage and logistics
Delivered to meet Kiwi Lumber’s operational growth needs
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