Award: Gisborne & Hawke’s Bay Architecture Award
Presented to: Ann Galloway and Gavin Cooper in association
For: Restoration of (Former) Napier Women’s Restrooms
The jury praised the care and collaboration behind this project and its return to a valued civic destination. It is a thoughtful restoration that gives an important heritage building a clear future. Research guided the removal of recent modifications and the return of original details. Modern services are added discreetly, supporting use without harming heritage value. Accessibility is handled carefully to avoid visual clutter. Inside, new and old elements are clearly shown while retaining traces of earlier layouts.
