We provide for all aspects of structural engineering design work
Lough Associates was founded in 2018 by Steve Lough, previous director of Lewis and Williamsonand Lough Downey Ltd.
From our Albany base, Lough Associates can carry out structural design on projects throughout New Zealand, from small domestic size buildings to large multi-million dollar commercial and civic developments.
The engineers at Lough Associates take ownership of their work. We like to stay involved in a project, from preliminary design right through to construction observation, and eventual sign-off. Ever ready to respond to on-site situations, we work closely with contractors to maintain projected costs and timeframes.
Our specialisation
Three areas carry most of the practice — private dwellings and commercial developments, community and sports facilities, and the assessment and seismic upgrading of existing buildings.
01Residential & commercial
We have a broad experience designing private dwellings and commercial developments. We strive to provide practical solutions and have the calibre necessary to take on the most challenging of projects.
02Educational & sports facilities
Our engineers have provided structural design for many prominent community facilities such as Millennium Institute of Sport and Health complex and the EIT Sports Park in Hawkes Bay.
03Seismic strengthening
We have been involved with the seismic upgrading of many small to medium sized buildings. We have also completed detailed engineering assessments on some of Auckland's larger buildings.
Where the practice comes from
Lewis & Williamson
Steve Lough joined the practice of Lewis & Williamson as a director in 1995. For Lewis & Williamson, Steve Lough has undertaken structural design for projects such as Ronald McDonald House Stage 3 building in the Auckland Hospital grounds, completed in 2005 ($4.5m), McDonald’s Head Office building completed in 2003 ($7.5m) and the Millennium Institute of Sport and Health complex in Antares Place, Mairangi Bay in conjunction with Dodd Patterson & Bukowski Rehm Architects (50m olympic standard pool & learner pool, grandstand and administration facilities, sports medicine, indoor running track and sports hall, $19m).
Public works and projects for Local Authorities include a large commission at Rangitoto College comprising a library, gymnasium and hall, design of the ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, the Ellerslie Borough Council sports complex, a $10m theatre and library cultural centre for Taupo District Council, and the $25m Public Grandstand for the Auckland Racing Club at Ellerslie.
Lough Downey
From 2008, Steve Lough as a director of Lough Downey Ltd has successfully undertaken structural design for a diverse range of projects including office developments (AUT – MISH extensions, Antares Place, Mairangi Bay), commercial/retail (The Grange Warkworth), large residential homes, heritage works (Mansion House and Copper Mine, Kawau Island), seismic strengthening works (36 Queen Street, Auckland) and construction of Hawkes Bay Sports Hall Development, Sports Park (Pacific Environments).
Meet the team
Engineers, technicians and admin working out of one Albany office.
Steve Lough
Benjamin Probett
Stephanie Bong
Rob ter Braak
Natasha Amankoulova
Joy Burn
Talk to us about your project
From preliminary design to construction observation and sign-off — we stay involved the whole way.
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