The Hotel Britomart has been created by architects, artists, ceramicists, carpenters and more. In this section you can meet a few of the folk who helped make this special place.
Joe Hockley
As the scaffolding comes down on The Hotel Britomart, photographer Joe Hockley dropped by to capture the excitement of the reveal of that beautiful brick facade (and smooth windows) against a stunning blue sky.
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Kerry Bracewell
The Hotel Britomart is the latest project in a decade-long partnership between Bracewell Construction and the team behind Britomart, transforming a deserted port district into the vibrant downtown heart of Auckland.
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Tom Webster
There was no such thing as ‘just another brick in the wall’ when it came to The Hotel Britomart – every one was chosen and cast in concrete with care.
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Rachel Carter
Organic yet modern, Rachel Carter’s stoneware brings a sense of luxury to everyday rituals.
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Ben Ngawaka
Working on the build of The Hotel Britomart has given this apprentice at Bracewell Construction an appreciation for both old and new building techniques.
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Nat Cheshire
Alongside his father Pip and the team at Cheshire Architects, Nat Cheshire has been laying the groundwork for The Hotel Britomart for a decade and a half.
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Dajiang Tai
Dajiang Tai is a principal at Cheshire Architects, and one of the leaders of the team that designed The Hotel Britomart. Here, he talks about why the hotel looks like it does, how it will feel inside, and the way it stitches into its neighbourhood.
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Karen Wrigley
Karen Wrigley is a building specialist who oversaw the intricate construction of the concrete-and-brick panels that make up The Hotel Britomart's exterior.
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Akutina Matthews
Akutina Matthews is a carpenter who helped build The Hotel Britomart – and enjoyed the harbour view from the top floor while he was doing so.
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Campbell Williamson
Britomart development director Campbell Williamson has been overseeing progress on The Hotel Britomart, which will be New Zealand’s first 5 Green Star hotel.
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Michael Meredith
Acclaimed chef Michael Meredith is opening a new restaurant just down the road from The Hotel Britomart.
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Arch MacDonnell and Toby Curnow
Arch MacDonnell and Toby Curnow from Inhouse Design looked to the architecture of The Hotel Britomart to create its unique brand identity.
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David St George
The Hotel Britomart is looking good even before completion. We got photographer David St George to come by and take some photographs of progress so far.
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Elena Renker
Elena Renker is an Auckland potter whose hand-made vases are in every room in The Hotel Britomart.
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