New Zealand Parliament

Aotearoa New Zealand’s Parliament is undertaking a comprehensive programme to modernise and future-proof its buildings through the Future Accommodation Strategy (FAS).

The strategy involves a series of projects aimed at creating efficient, secure, and resilient office spaces for ministers, members of Parliament, and parliamentary staff within the existing precinct. Four key projects–the Museum Street Building, Ballantrae Place Building, Service Building, and Landscape–form the backbone of this programme, with a strong focus on sustainability, cultural partnership, and innovative design.

 

Museum Street Building – Flexible, Sustainable Office Space for Parliament

 

The new six-storey, base-isolated Museum Street Building is currently under construction behind Parliament House. Designed to be contemporary and distinctive, it also respects its heritage context. The building is modern, flexible, and resilient—capable of adapting to Parliament’s evolving needs. Simple in its planning, it is designed for maximum long-term flexibility and will provide office accommodation for over 600 parliamentary staff.

Learn more about the Museum Street Building. 

 

 

Ballantrae Place Building – Enhancing Parliament’s Deliveries and Operations

 

Located at the Ballantrae Place entrance, this two-storey building will centralise the precinct's deliveries and logistics while enhancing the security of Parliament. By relocating delivery points away from the main Parliament entrances, the project significantly improves both pedestrian safety and amenity around the Bowen Street and The Terrace intersection.

Learn more about the Ballantrae Place Building. 

 

 

Service Building – Supporting Parliament’s Infrastructure

 

Although smaller and more utilitarian in design, the new Service Building plays a crucial role in supporting Parliament's electrical infrastructure. Scheduled for completion by mid-2025, this standalone building will house new and existing electrical systems.

The Service Building, like the others, is designed to meet high structural resilience standards and has been thoughtfully integrated into the broader Western Precinct redevelopment, ensuring it complements the surrounding landscape.

 

 

Landscape – Creating a People-Centred Precinct

 

The landscape surrounding these new buildings is also undergoing significant transformation as part of the Future Accommodation Strategy. What was once a vehicle-dominated area will soon become a high-quality, pedestrian-friendly environment designed to provide amenity for both Parliament and the public. The redesigned space will offer safe, accessible pedestrian routes, clear wayfinding, and inviting areas for public enjoyment.

Learn more about the Western Precinct Landscape. 

 

 

Project partners:

Parliamentary Service, RCP, RLB, Aurecon, Holmes ANZ, Len Hetet (Baked Design), LT McGuinness Ltd.

Visualisations:

One to One Hundred (OTOH)