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Foster Construction Limited

Project Partners

Chow:Hill Architects Limited (Architect/Designer), Foster Construction (Construction Company), Gray Consulting (Engineer), Jewkes Boyd Cost Management (Project Quantity Surveyor)

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Te Rapa Gateway Properties Limited

This project consisted of three buildings constructed on a single site. It has been designed to accommodate showrooms, service centres, a panel and paint/tire shop and the head office team. The internal glulam laminated timber structure is the standout feature of this build. It successfully connects the building with the outside display area. A unique design was achieved through the arrangement of louvre profiles in a repeating triangular pattern. This created strong lines which contrast with the clean, visual openness of the showroom windows underneath. Eight-metre-high windows, triangular patterned cladding and giant structural beams add dramatic impact to an automotive centre that is both spacious and welcoming. The glulam element created a unique challenge. To manage the complexity, and health and safety, sections were built on the ground then craned up as a completed frame pre-connected to the structural steel.

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Henderson Construction

Project Partners

AS Major Consulting Limited (Engineer), Beattie McDowell Architects Ltd (Architect/Designer), Henderson Construction (Construction Company), Southland Farm Machinery (Owner)

Rising from the ashes of premises previously destroyed by fire, Southland Farm Machinery required a rebuild of the flagship business headquarters that would signify its long history of providing quality services to the agricultural community throughout the lower South Island. Key stakeholders and the wider team worked as a tight knit team to achieve the overarching goal in an effective manner, combining the best of low and high-tech methods, from face-to-face on-site meetings to the best modern technology methods of tracking progress and challenges. Standout features of the project include exposed polished and tinted concrete flooring, a transparent street-facing showroom, granite stone bench tops, and aluminum powder coated balustrades. Sustainability was a key focus and was addressed primarily through specifying appropriate materials, incorporating high levels of natural light, and a variety of heating systems to maximise energy efficiency. The final project delivered on an ambitious brief, providing Southland Farm Machinery with a site that will serve them and their community for decades to come.

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Unispace

Project Partners

Unispace (Construction Company)

This ANZ Bank in Westfield Albany shopping centre involved a full strip and upgrade. The Unispace team were able to re-use certain parts of the previous office, such as the bank teller and furniture. A teller desk was also sent from Wellington which involved a full install on site, along with a remodel. This project was completed in a live working mall environment, which required the build to be completed outside of typical work hours. The project team worked closely with Westfield and their security team to mitigate noise where possible. Other challenges included seismic upgrades, day and night shift work and installation of frameless door frames designed to conceal doors in the feature walls. Strong communication between all parties ensured perfect installation.

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Coppins Construction

Project Partners

DJS Cabinetry (Construction Company), Godward Designspace (Architect/Designer), Mannco Consulting (Engineer)

This new fit out was turned around in four weeks within a very busy new mall development. To complete the work within the short timeframe, a lot of planning and prefabrication was required. The modern design incorporates a focus on curves, with minimal straight elements. With the angled counter, steel portals were built that required precise planning. The site was located on the third level of the mall which also provided a challenge for deliveries and transporting materials. A project of this complexity, in such a small space, required thorough planning and coordination to ensure maximum efficiency while onsite and allowing the team to work around each other.

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CPCM Group

Project Partners

Breo Holding Limited (Shop Owner), Creative Property Consultants & Management Limited (Construction Company), Godward Designspace Limited (Architect/Designer)

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CPCM Group Ltd

Breo worked with Godward Designspace, who are one of New Zealand's most seasoned architects to prepare design drawings which included, storefront design, signage, flow analysis, cashiers, and customer service area. The interior layout included merchandise placement, which was designed to showcase the key products most efficiently and effectively. The biggest challenge was having the joinery sourced and manufactured from two different countries. The team had to oversee the production of materials as well as calculate and measure every joinery aspect precisely before flying it out from both places to ensure everything was on time in New Zealand. The goal was to manage and complete this project within budget and timeline for the store's construction. Being located inside the Westfield shopping mall the team worked tirelessly day and night to meet the deadline and make sure all details were being correctly executed. The team have not only achieved their goal, but successfully completed this project to Breo's global standard.

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Unique Constructions

Project Partners

Airflow Engineering (Engineer), Millé (Architect/Designer), Unique constructions (Construction Company)

Rolling Pin is a popular brand of dumpling restaurants in Auckland, with three stores across the city. Unique Constructions took on the challenge of establishing the chain’s first location in a shopping mall, located in Onehunga’s Dress Smart Outlet Mall. Operating on a limited timeline of 20 days, and with a restricted budget, Unique Constructions set out to work with their interior design partner, Husk, to deliver a project that would bring the client’s unique brand to life. With details including the use of traditional Chinese bamboo steamers as the main design feature, along with custom designed bamboo steamer light fittings, the client sought to fuse traditional Chinese style with a Kiwi, multicultural informed concept. Completed on time and within budget, this retail fit out successfully delivered on the client’s wishes while working in a very tight space, with some unique constraints placed upon them by the shopping mall environment.