The idea: A stadium designed for experience, performance and identity

One New Zealand Stadium represents a major civic investment in Christchurch’s rebuild, delivering a world-class venue designed to host large-scale sporting and entertainment events while providing premium corporate and hospitality experiences.

Designed by Warren and Mahoney, the project combines architectural expression with high-performance infrastructure, creating spaces that range from large public concourses to refined corporate and hospitality environments. Within these premium areas, interior finishes were required to deliver both a strong design narrative and the durability needed for a high-use public venue.

Advance Flooring was engaged to develop a custom carpet tile solution that would align precisely with the architectural vision while meeting the practical demands of a stadium environment.

The design: A collaborative approach to material and colour

Working closely with Warren and Mahoney, Advance Flooring developed a fully custom carpet tile design tailored specifically for the project. The process involved translating the architectural vision into a cohesive flooring solution that could be consistently applied across corporate boxes, hospitality lounges, premium suites and associated circulation areas.

A bespoke colourway was created to reinforce the identity of the interior spaces, ensuring the flooring contributes meaningfully to the overall design language rather than acting as a neutral background element. The modular format allows the design to scale efficiently across multiple areas while maintaining visual consistency.

At the same time, the carpet tile system was engineered to withstand the unique demands of a stadium environment, where high foot traffic, event turnover and ongoing maintenance requirements place increased pressure on interior finishes.

The solution: Custom design engineered for performance and delivery

The final solution combines design-led thinking with commercial performance. Advance Flooring’s custom carpet tile provides durability under heavy foot traffic while offering acoustic benefits that support comfort and usability within enclosed hospitality and circulation spaces.

The modular nature of the carpet tile enables efficient installation and future replacement, ensuring the flooring can be maintained over time without disruption to the wider venue. This adaptability is particularly important in a stadium context, where areas may be subject to variable use and wear patterns.

Equally important was the ability to deliver the solution within the constraints of the project’s design and build methodology. Working alongside BESIX Watpac, Advance Flooring ensured that the custom product could be manufactured and supplied at a price point aligned with programme and procurement requirements, without compromising the integrity of the design.

Programme efficiency and coordinated delivery were key, with the flooring solution supporting the fast-paced construction environment and contributing to the overall build strategy.

The outcome: A refined finish for a high-performance venue

The completed One New Zealand Stadium delivers a cohesive and high-quality interior across its premium hospitality spaces, balancing architectural intent with the practical realities of a major public venue.

Advance Flooring’s custom carpet tiles played a central role in achieving this outcome — providing a flooring solution that is both visually aligned with the architect’s vision and capable of performing in a demanding, high-traffic environment.

By combining bespoke design, engineered durability and cost-aligned delivery, the project demonstrates how a tailored flooring solution can contribute meaningfully to both the experience and performance of a world-class stadium.