Knoll Ridge Café
Whakapapa Ski Field, Mt Ruapehu
Craig Davison
$6M
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New Zealand’s highest eatery — a 1,516m² café and restaurant built across two levels at 2,020 metres above sea level.
No road access to site, with construction delivered almost entirely by helicopter, including winter storage of precast elements.
A collaborative design approach with international façade glazing coordinated ahead of final design, requiring precise alignment between structure, suppliers, and programme.
End-to-end project delivery in a UNESCO World Heritage alpine environment, with safety-led planning, weather-window management, and DOC requirements central to every stage.