GIB Winstones Head Office

PENROSE, AUCKLAND

LEAD DESIGNER: NATASHA WESBONK

SENIOR: LAURA HEYNIKE, ANDREW CARBERY

BUILT BY: PRACTEC

ENGINEERING: COSGROVES

PHOTOS BY: JONO PARKER

Beginning with a robust workplace strategy phase, the transformation of the GIB Winstone head office was a comprehensive and future-focused project. The relocation brought together multiple teams under one roof in an expansive 1800m² open-plan office, which also includes a warehouse and technical labs, enabling greater collaboration and operational efficiency.

The project involved navigating a complex council consent process, with detailed coordination across various engineering disciplines to deliver a high-performance, code-compliant environment. The resulting workplace fitout reflects a refined, considered approach to modern office design, where functionality and sustainability meets thoughtful materiality.

Subtle colour palettes and layered textures were used throughout to create a calm, productive atmosphere tailored to the needs of diverse teams. Breakout areas, focused work zones, and shared spaces offer flexibility and support a variety of work styles and ‘communities or squads’.

A key feature of the design is the Training Hub, which showcases agility in its ability to host events, workshops, and meetings with ease. Meanwhile, the communal kitchen was designed to handle peak usage periods, encouraging social interaction and connection across teams.

The result is a cohesive and efficient workplace environment that supports team wellbeing, reflects brand identity, and positions GIB Winstone for continued growth and innovation.

“The new space has delighted staff and is already delivering on the Wallboards team's goals: fostering collaborative work, innovation, presentations, and impromptu meetings, all contributing to strong connections and excellent outcomes.” - JOHN JAMISON (WWB)

READ THE FULL TESTIMONIAL HERE

Conference room with a large wooden table surrounded by blue chairs, and a wall-mounted screen displaying a presentation. Four people sitting at the table working on laptops, and a person walking past in the background.
Three women walking inside a modern office conference room with glass walls, wood flooring, and ceiling tiles.
Curved wooden shelving unit with various books and decorative objects in a modern interior.
Modern office lobby with two women sitting and talking, a reception desk with a woman working on a computer, and a man walking across the space. There are plants along the wall behind the seated women, a circular rug, and a wooden wall with a logo th
Office reception area with a white counter, wooden wall panel with a logo, black door with vertical windows, and a reception person behind the counter.
Modern office corner with a dark gray swivel chair, a black round coffee table, a beige and brown abstract patterned rug, and green indoor plants in a white planter.
Interior view of a staircase with dark carpeting, white risers, a curved wooden handrail on the left side, and plain white walls.
Two people sitting in black chairs in a modern office or lounge at GIB Winstone Head office, facing each other with a small round wooden table and a potted plant between them, with grey walls and a large digital screen.
Modern office space with wooden partition, desks, black chairs, green plants, and ceiling lights.
Modern office kitchen with three people socialising creating culture in a workplace
Modern office kitchenette with a large marble island, black bar stools, a wall-mounted screen displaying 'MEET YOUR', and small coffee station with a black coffee machine on the right, along with cabinets and a sink, and a seating area with chairs an
Interior of a spacious warehouse with a high ceiling, metal beams, and insulation panels. Includes a white wall with a yellow stripe, a bicycle, a small workstation with a computer, a blue structure with a rooftop, and construction materials and pall
A piece of furniture or construction element with a curved white top surface, supported by a beige base, placed on a textured gray floor against a modern gray wall with a geometric pattern.
Detailed ground floor furniture plan for Winstone Wallboards Nexus project at 99-105 Leonard Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland. Contains layouts for open plans, meeting rooms, customer waiting areas, storage, toilets, and reception, with labels for fu