97 The Terrace

Following the Kaikōura Earthquake in November 2016, a 130‑year‑old, four‑storey brick building in Wellington’s CBD required major seismic strengthening to achieve 100% of the New Building Standard. As part of the redevelopment, floors and balconies were demolished and replaced with new concrete slabs, and a new lift shaft was constructed. To stabilise the perimeter brick walls—particularly at the basement level—high‑capacity tension bars were required to provide reliable seismic restraint within the heritage masonry structure.