_Kenkō Studios
RENOVATION / AUCKLAND CITY
Kenkō Studios breathes new life into a 1982 Japanese brutalist building in the heart of Uptown, Auckland. Once stark + uninspired, it has been transformed into a sanctuary for the wellness community - a place to move, connect + restore.
On arrival, a serene courtyard welcomes you with water features and abundant greenery, setting a calm tone before you step inside. The ground floor hosts a collective of health and wellness practitioners, while the centrepiece is a spacious studio designed for yoga, pilates, breathwork + sound baths.
The interiors, once heavy cinderblock, now glow with natural mineral Venetian plaster, creating a soft, grounding atmosphere that honours the building’s strength while inviting ease and reflection.
As both designers and brand creators, Good_Space shaped Kenkō Studios holistically - from the architecture and materials to the name and philosophy. The offering is simple yet powerful: movement, connection, upgrade, glow, and slow.
Kenkō Studios is more than a venue. It’s a collective heartbeat for Auckland’s wellness community, where people come together to nurture health, balance, and belonging.
_Collaborators:
Specialty Builder + Plasterer / Brad Stanton
Builder / 505 Construction
Good_Space Method
-
Natural mineral-based plaster effect applied to all walls in the studio
Non-toxic paint was used in all areas
Enhanced fresh air ventilation added to the ground floor spaces
A focus on-toxic materials was implemented with the support of the building team + contractors
-
Calming water feature added to the courtyard to set the scene
Water-efficient tap ware + toilet was installed
-
Plentiful natural light now floods the studio space with the installation of windows that look down to the expansive courtyard
All of the old lighting was replaced by energy efficient and non-flicker LED
-
Greenery both in the courtyard + the interior spaces feature heavily throughout
The connection to the outside courtyard is enhanced with the new landscaping design
-
Street noise was mitigated via the double glazed windows
The outside water feature provides a natural sound masking for the property
-
Styling with various secondhand items including the feature pendants and carefully curated art + objects
“Jade and I have enjoyed working together on a few projects now, the best projects are a collaboration and Jade is a dream collaborator. She has a great design eye, is fun to work with and a great human. She also knows how to get it done. If you are lucky enough to work with Jade then I salute you.”
John Irving / Architect
More Good_Spaces…
