Hannah’s Factory Apartments – Heritage Remedial Works

Hannah’s Factory Apartments – Heritage Remedial Works

I.A Solutions completed remedial works on the heritage-listed Hannah’s Factory Apartments with Studio Pacific Architecture. The project included sill demolition, steel replacement, welding, concrete repair, and reglazing, restoring both performance and heritage character.

Date

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Service

Building Services

A collage of remedial works being done at Hannah’s factory apartments

The initial concepts

I.A Solutions were engaged to carry out ongoing remedial works on the heritage-listed Hannah’s Factory Apartments in collaboration with Studio Pacific Architecture. The project focused on refurbishing a corroded steel-framed window and sill to restore the building’s condition while respecting its heritage character.

Execution and delivery

Our team utilised rope access methods to safely access both interior and exterior areas of the structure. Works included demolition of the damaged concrete sill, removal of corroded steel, and precise welding and fabrication of replacement sections. The sill was then rebuilt and reglazed, reinstating full watertight integrity. Care was taken to leave the apartment interiors spotless following the concrete and weld repairs, ensuring residents were unaffected. The outcome was a structurally sound, aesthetically restored feature that preserves the building’s heritage while delivering modern performance.

Project gallery

This project showcases I.A Solutions’ ability to deliver high-quality remedial and heritage works. By combining welding, fabrication, concrete repair, and glazing expertise with rope access, our team restored both function and appearance. The repairs returned watertight integrity to the apartments while maintaining the heritage value of one of Wellington’s most iconic buildings.

Two abseilers work on the outside of the Hannah’s factory apartment building
An IA Solutions bag with rope access equipment
A collage of remedial works being done at Hannah’s factory apartments