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Cachet Group

Project Partners

ANZ Bank (Client Representative/Project Manager), Cachet Group (Construction Company/Interior Designer/Architect)

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ANZ Bank
Cachet Group

ANZ’s Te Moro o Hato Ruka | St Lukes retail branch is a stunning retail space that blends rich cultural storytelling with modern design. This innovative project incorporates bilingual signage, tukutuku-patterned glazing, an angled entrance and curved walls to guide visitors seamlessly through the space. Sustainability was a driving force behind the project, with a commitment to zero waste. By collaborating with suppliers to implement take-back recycling programs, the team achieved an impressive 99% waste diversion, recycling all materials except those currently unrecyclable within New Zealand. Delivered in a tight three-month timeline, this project overcame the challenges of working within a live mall environment and stringent noise restrictions. The project highlights ANZ’s values of kaitiakitanga, combining cultural heritage, environmental responsibility, and a focus on inclusivity to create a serene, welcoming environment for customers and staff.

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Amalgamated Builders

Project Partners

Amalgamated Builders (Construction Company), Batchelar McDougall (Structural Engineer), Eliot Sinclair (Civil Engineer), Powell Fenwick Consultants (Electrical Engineer), Rawlinson (Quantity Surveyor), Warren & Mahoney (Architect/Designer/Client Representative)

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Miles Premises Limited - Lexus of Christchurch

The new Lexus showroom in Christchurch is a strikingly designed building inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Omotenashi, the anticipation of needs. The design features a double-height display area, mezzanine-level offices, meeting rooms, and premium client spaces that elevate the customer experience. Sustainability was embedded throughout the project, with 39 rooftop solar panels generating 20,000 kWh annually, EV charging stations, and 70% of construction waste diverted from landfills. Certified sustainable materials further reflect Lexus’ environmental values. Future focused in its design, the upper level includes additional office space with panoramic views of the city and Port Hills, ensuring the showroom adapts as needs evolve.

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Johnson Architects

Project Partners

Johnson Architects (Architect/Designer), Maxim Build (Construction Company)

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Anorco Holdings Limited

This mixed-use development turned a single-residence site into two street-level retail spaces with two high-quality apartments above. The project enhances the local Sandringham streetscape while delivering modern, light-filled living environments. The retail tenancies are elevated above the floodplain, and the building’s façade proportions were carefully considered to reflect the surrounding context while establishing a distinct identity at the corner site. The apartments offer well-designed, comfortable urban living, contributing to the growing demand for quality city housing. Driven by a developer and project team committed to design excellence, this project stands out as a meaningful addition to the suburb’s urban landscape.

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Contract Construction

Project Partners

Contract Construction (Construction Company), DJY Design Consulting (Electrical Engineer), Pocket Structural Engineering (Structural Engineer), Powell Fenwick Consultants (Engineer), Threefold Architecture (Architect/Designer)

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Admire Commercial (1986) Ltd

Contract Construction transformed two earthquake-damaged buildings in Sydenham, Christchurch, into a modern retail and office hub. The project had sustainability at its core and rather than demolishing the existing structures, the team undertook the technically complex process of releveling them, which required separating unexpectedly connected foundations before reintegration. The redevelopment was carried out in two stages: first, the intricate releveling process, and second, the partial demolition, extensions, and extensive fit out works. The result is a versatile space featuring offices, a showroom, and staff facilities. Externally, the project boasts a restored, bespoke tiled roof, a green climber wall frame, graffiti artwork on the block wall, and new cladding. The interior showcases a mezzanine floor, polished concrete finishes, and repurposed materials that align with the client’s sustainability vision. Solar panels power the building, with surplus energy fed back into the grid, and EV chargers further enhance its environmental credentials. Celebrating Sydenham’s heritage, the thoughtful design creates a functional and environmentally responsible space.

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HWR Property

Project Partners

Henderson Construction (Construction Company), Kensington Consulting (Structural Engineer), NJS Architecture (Architect/Designer)

Toot Sweets is a one-of-a-kind retail and entertainment venue that transforms a Grade 2 listed 1879 heritage building into a whimsical lolly shop and party venue in the heart of Invercargill. As part of the inner-city rejuvenation, the project celebrates the building’s historical charm while injecting it with playful, larger-than-life features, including a 6-metre Giant Jaffa, oversized gummy bears, and a Model T car parked inside the store. The interior fit-out pushed engineering boundaries, with millimetre-precision installations and custom fibreglass creations crafted to bring the fantastical vision to life. More than just a retail space, Toot blends nostalgia, joy, and community spirit in Invercargill’s revitalised cityscape.