Case Studies

Latham Construction has been assigned restorations of one of Auckland CBD’s historic buildings. Built in 1928 and designed by architect Henry Eli White, the St. James Theatre is one of the New Zealand’s buildings with special or outstanding historical significance and value. It has been the venue for many important cinematic and theatrical events held for many royal and important occasions.

Due to the age of the building and a fire damage in 2007, the theatre was closed and has not been open to the public. Restorations of the theatre started in 2014 after Relianz Holdings took ownership of the building. With a funding boost from Auckland Council, further restorations is being performed to improve the safety of the building and ensuring that it is earthquake proof.