Company

Since 2006 Acoustic Engineering Services (AES) has been providing acoustic engineering advice to clients in a wide range of sectors. We take pride in providing timely advice, coordinated cost effective solutions, and ensuring design milestones are achieved. We are advocates of good, honest communication with the client and all internal and external design team members.

With offices in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch and a team of fifteen acoustic engineers, we are one of the largest specialist acoustic engineering consultancy companies in New Zealand, and have the experience and resources to take on large and complex projects. Having made a considerable investment in world class software and hardware, and in on-going professional development, our engineers have the support necessary to provide leading edge analysis and solutions.

At AES we recognise the importance  of engagement with the wider building and planning communities, and either as a company or via directors and staff are proud to have the following associations:

• New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI)
• Association of Consulting Engineers of New Zealand (ACE New Zealand)
• Association of Australasian Acoustical Consultants (AAAC)
• Acoustical Society of New Zealand (ASNZ)
• International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV)
• New Zealand Australia Standards Committee EV-010
• Site Safe New Zealand Incorporated

AES have been associated with numerous award-winning projects, including:

Auckland Architecture Awards – 2020

• The Grounds (Peddle Thorp) – Housing Multi Unit Winner

New Zealand Commercial Project Awards – 2019

• QEII Taiora – Civic Category Winner, Silver Award
• North Canterbury Fish & Game – Commercial Category Winner, Silver Award
• Lyttelton Port Company Operations Centre (Waterfront House), Commercial Category Winner, Silver Award
• The Terrace Development Stage 1 & 2 – Commercial Category Winner, Bronze Award
• Spreydon School BIM Pilot Project – Education Category Winner, Gold Award
• Christchurch Outpatients – Health Category Winner, Gold Award
• Rainforest Retreat Deluxe Tree Houses – Tourism and Leisure Category Winner, Silver Award

Canterbury Architecture Awards – 2019

• Awly Building – Commercial Architecture Award (Warren and Mahoney Architects)
• Waterfront House – Commercial Architecture & Interior Architecture Awards (Athfield Architects)
• The Ernest Rutherford Building, University of Canterbury – Education & Interior Architecture Awards (Jasmax, DJRD Architects, and Royal Associates Architects)
• Rehua, University of Canterbury – Education & Interior Architecture Awards (Athfield Architects)
• The Arts Centre of Christchurch, Buildings DA and CE – Heritage & Public Architecture Awards (Warren and Mahoney Architects)
• The Terrace – Planning and Urban Design (Jasmax and NH Architects)
• Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall – Public Architecture Award (Architecture Workshop)
• Christchurch Outpatients Building – Public Architecture Award (CCM Architets, Jacobs, and Destravis)

Southern Architecture Awards – 2019

• Wanaka Sports and Aquatic Facility – Public Architecture Award (Warren and Mahoney Architects)

World Architecture Festival – 2018

• Lincoln University AgResearch Joint Facility – Education Future Project, Winner (Warren and Mahoney Architects in association with Woods Bagot)

Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards – 2018

• Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre, Christchurch – Warren and Mahoney Civic and Arts Property Award, Excellence
• Salvation Army Christchurch City, Christchurch – Warren and Mahoney Civic and Arts Property Award, Merit
• Pita Te Hori Centre/King Edward Barracks, Christchurch – RCP Commercial Office Property Award: Excellence, RESENE Green Building Property Award: Excellences
• Ara Kahukura, Christchurch – GIB Education Property Category: Merit, RESENE Green Building Property Award: Best in Category
• Rangiora High School; Rakahuri Building, Christchurch – GIB Education Property Category, Merit

New Zealand Commercial Project Awards – 2018

• The Executive Wing Ground Floor Redevelopment – Civic Category Winner, Gold Award
• Salvation Army Christchurch City Corps – Civic Category Winner, Gold Award
• Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre – Civic Category Winner, Gold Award
• ANZ Centre – Commercial Category Winner, Gold Award
• EY Fitout, Christchurch – Commercial Fitout Category Winner, Gold Award
• Rakahuri: Rangiora High School – Education Category Winner, Silver Award
• Ara Institute of Canterbury; Kahukura Building – Education Category Winner, Gold Award
• Christchurch Arts Centre; Chemistry Building – Heritage / Restoration Category Winner, Gold Award
• Christchurch Adventure Park – Tourism & Leisure Category Winner, Silver Award

Canterbury Architecture Awards – 2018

• Chapman Tripp – Interior Architecture Awards (Warren and Mahoney Architects)
• Arts Centre of Christchurch; EA Chemistry Building – Heritage Award (Warren and Mahoney Architects)
• King Edward Barracks – Commercial Architecture Award (Warren and Mahoney Architects)
• Environment Canterbury Regional Council Building – Public Architecture Award (Wilson and Hill Architects)
• Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre – Planning and Urban Design Award (Athfield Architect)
• The Crossing – Planning and Urban Design Award (Wilson and Hill Architects)

New Zealand Institute of Architects – 2017

• PwC Centre – Local Architecture Award, Commercial (Warren and Mahoney Architects)
• Christchurch Arts Centre Clock Tower & Great Hall – Local Architecture Award, Heritage (Warren and Mahoney Architects)
• Rakaia Apartments – Local Architecture Award, Multi Unit (Wilson and Hill Architects)
• Christchurch Adventure Park – Local Architecture Award, Commercial (AW Architects)
• Christchurch North Methodist Church – Local Architecture Award, Public Architecture (Dalman Architects)

New Zealand Commercial Project Awards – 2016

• Three35, Christchurch – Commercial & Civic Category Winner, Silver Award
• Ravensdown New Office, Christchurch – Commercial & Civic Category Winner, Silver Award
• 138 Victoria Street, Christchurch – Commercial & Civic Category Winner, Bronze Award
• St Margaret’s College Gymnasium and Chapel, Christchurch – Education Category Winner, Silver Award
• University of Canterbury Matariki (Registry) Building, Christchurch – Education Category Winner, Bronze Award