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.
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.
Read MoreRachel Carter
Organic yet modern, Rachel Carter’s stoneware brings a sense of luxury to everyday rituals.
Read MoreMichael Meredith
Acclaimed chef Michael Meredith is opening a new restaurant just down the road from The Hotel Britomart.
Read MoreTom Hishon and Josh Helm
Tom Hishon and Josh Helm founded the popular restaurant Orphans Kitchen seven years ago. Now they’re coming to Britomart to open Kingi (short for kingfish), a brand-new, all-day restaurant in historic Masonic House, which is being refurbished as part of The Hotel Britomart development. Here, they talk to Britomart’s Jeremy Hansen about their history with food and wine and their hopes for their new venture.
Read MoreKaren 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.
Read MoreClinton Farley
After two decades in hotels across New Zealand and Australia, Clinton Farley has come home to Auckland to open The Hotel Britomart as its general manager.
Read MorePatrick Reynolds
Architecture photographer (and writer) Patrick Reynolds was on hand to take photographs of The Hotel Britomart as the scaffolding was removed from its exterior and the building’s brick facade was revealed. Here, he talks to Britomart’s Jeremy Hansen about the building and the changes he’s seeing in downtown Auckland.
Read MoreKerry 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.
Read MoreTom 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.
Read MoreBen 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.
Read MoreAkutina 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.
Read MoreCampbell 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.
Read MoreArch 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.
Read MoreDavid 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.
Read MoreElena Renker
Elena Renker is an Auckland potter whose hand-made vases are in every room in The Hotel Britomart.
Read MoreDajiang 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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