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title: "CI Design — Project Feature: St Stephen's School Sports Facility"
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 St John Presbyterian Church

## Why CI Design

CI Design delivers a genuine end-to-end service — design, consenting, documentation, procurement and delivery — rather than simply supplying a structure. Our process is inclusive by design: clients are involved at every stage, helping shape the outcome and holding ownership of the project from first concept through to completion.

## Why Sprung Structures

**Faster Construction**Prefabricated components shorten build programmes considerably versus conventional methods.

**Lower Environmental Impact**Reduced material use and off-site fabrication lower the embodied footprint of the build.

**Exceptional Durability**Engineered structural membranes built to perform for decades with minimal upkeep.

**Flexible Clear-Span Design**Column-free interiors adapt easily to courts, pools or multi-purpose halls.

**Energy Efficiency**Insulated membrane systems support consistent internal temperatures year-round.

**Adaptable for Expansion**Modular design allows future extension without disrupting the existing structure.

Traditional vs. Sprung structures

| Attribute | Traditional | Sprung |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Programme | Months to years | Weeks to months |
| Site Disruption | Extended | Minimal foundations |
| Span Flexibility | Column-dependent | Pre-engineered to 48m clear span |
| Environmental Impact | Higher embodied carbon | Reduced footprint |
| Long-Term Durability | Variable | Warranty up to 50 years |
| Future Adaptability | Costly to extend | Modular expansion |

Sustainability

## Built for the long term

Sustainability shaped every material and system decision on this project — from the structural envelope through to long-term running costs for the school.

- MaterialsLow-impact, durable
- Energy EfficiencyInsulated envelope
- Long-Term PerformanceEngineered for decades
- Future-ProofingModular, expandable

Project Outcome

## What the facility gains

The completed facility gives a single, flexible home for Service, teaching and community events — reducing long-term running costs while lifting the everyday experience for the people of St John Presbyterian.

- Client BenefitOne facility, many uses
- Community ImpactService + events venue
- LongevityDecades of service
- FunctionalityChurch + School

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Gallery

## St John Church *Photographs*

![Project photo 1](https://cidesign.nz/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%209%2c%202026%2c%2009_42_30%20AM.png)

![Project photo 2](https://cidesign.nz/hubfs/IMG20260707111733.jpg)

![Project photo 3](https://cidesign.nz/hubfs/IMG20260707105655.jpg)

![Project photo 4](https://cidesign.nz/hubfs/IMG20260707105523.jpg)

![Project photo 5](https://cidesign.nz/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%209%2c%202026%2c%2010_08_52%20AM.png)

![Project photo 6](https://cidesign.nz/hubfs/IMG20260707105436.jpg)

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