Charcoalblue

““There was at once a balanced organic sound which somehow enabled the audience also to hear individual instruments as they would never have done before.””

““The BNZ Theatre is already proving itself a technically capable and highly adaptable venue, one set to reshape the live performance landscape for Hamilton and the wider Waikato.””

““Raw, beautiful vocals filled the space from the very first note. [The auditorium felt] cosy and close, like you were part of the performance.””

““The theatre itself has exceptional acoustics […] The room performed incredibly well.””

““It is certainly one of the best orchestral venues in New Zealand, in which musicians will look forward to performing.””

““The concert hall feels impressive yet genuinely intimate, you are never far from the music making.””

“Our ambition was to create a truly world-class venue – an auditorium and stage designed for excellent comfort, unimpeded sightlines, and a global standard of technology equivalent to Broadway and London's West End. Through deep consultation with Waikato's artistic community and national stakeholders, we've delivered a theatre and acoustic design that offers intimacy for spoken performances and the capability for high-energy concerts.”

“The BNZ Theatre represents a significant leap forward for live performance in the Waikato and for contemporary venue design in Aotearoa New Zealand. Rather than turning inward, the building opens itself to the city and the river, connecting audiences to the natural environment, the artists on stage, and the layered cultural heritage of Kirikiriroa Hamilton.”

““Collaborating with Charcoalblue on the development of our new studio building has been absolutely invaluable. The team has taken great care to understand our needs, and to offer realistic, practical, and forward-thinking options to us at every stage of the process. They are advocates and trusted colleagues, technically expert and refreshingly free of jargon and corporate-speak. Our work together is a true partnership.””

“Charcoalblue were an excellent partner on the project. I am doubtful the project would have been successful without their involvement. They brought order to the chaos and were able to identify many gaps and coordination misses, resolving them before they became issues. They were truly a trusted partner, and I felt comfortable giving them the autonomy to make project decisions and engage with different vendors and Google stakeholders.”

““Charcoalblue played a key role as consultants and project delivery experts [for F1-Drive London], helping to refine our creative vision for digital content and assisting with the coordination of the vendor team. Their guidance as our client representatives and partners was a valuable part of bringing our F1 DRIVE - London vision to life.””

“From beginning to end the team at Charcoalblue made it feel like a collaboration. Regardless of who was in the discussion - artists, technicians, donors, architects, builders - it always felt like everyone's perspective was included and the best solution to meet our specific needs was the goal.”

“The Hall and Warehouse offer unparalleled flexibility for artists.”