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flag A $40 million sustainable pavilion opened in a New Zealand retirement village, offering community spaces and wellness facilities.

flag A $40 million community pavilion has opened at Pacific Lakes Village in Pāpāmoa, Bay of Plenty, featuring a 2,500 sqm mass timber structure with event spaces, dining, wellness areas, and cultural artwork. flag Designed by Peddlethorp and Space Studio, the facility supports residents of the 250-home retirement village, part of a larger mixed-use development including a care center. flag Built with sustainability in mind, it uses local materials, solar power, and rainwater recycling. flag The project, developed by Generus Living in partnership with Mangatawa Pāpāmoa Blocks Incorporation, is expected to expand with a hydrotherapy pool and fitness studio by mid-2026. flag The Bay of Plenty continues to lead New Zealand in retirement village density, with 21% of residents aged 75 or older.

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