NZ2109 NZ2109 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Retail Islands in the sun Working from just a name and a vacant site, the designers of this store created a retail paradise and a whole new shopping experience Photogenic Bold colour and clean lines mean this photographic studio and retail store stands out from the crowd in a busy mall environment Fresh-faced With distinctive new signage, an up-market focus by retailers, and cafes spilling out into laneways, this inner-city mall has been given a new lease on life Grand unveiling Sophisticated modernism that hints of a more gracious era defines this flagship department store fitout Waking the dragon As China emerges as an economic powerhouse, international companies such as Sony are finding new ways to showcase their products in this vast, untapped market Birds-eye views Converting the loft of an old commercial building into a home can offer some interesting possibilities huge open spaces and unexpected outlooks Main event This multi-use venue converts traditional Maori and Pacific Island approaches to building into a contemporary structure Main event This multi-use venue converts traditional Maori and Pacific Island approaches to building into a contemporary structure Work hard, play hard Retail flooring needs to be hard-wearing, and this store is no exception. Feltex Stile No Rules carpet tiles are made to take the knocks Transformation An existing warehouse and office space has been reinvented as a contemporary office complex the complicated and precise fit-out was undertaken by Amstar Interiors Capturing the character As well as enhancing a building's facade, stone cladding from Stutex Stone offers design flexibility Main event This multi-use venue converts traditional Maori and Pacific Island approaches to building into a contemporary structure Raising the bar Architectural integrity is preserved with versatile, freestanding guard-rail systems that fold down out of sight More City link The redeveloped Cairns Esplanade has revitalised the CBD and integrated the city with its waterfront Branded for comfort A soft, somewhat residential-style environment makes these law offices equally welcoming for family and corporate clients Open to view Corporate branding takes on a whole new look with this purpose-built workplace that reflects the dynamic culture of a progressive telecommunications company Scientific breakthrough A fresh, open approach to laboratory design has transformed the traditional image of scientists spending long hours in isolation An impressive entrance Masculine materials and art give the offices of this private bank a comfortable, club-like look Building on past strengths Changes in the family structure have lead Clarendon Homes to rethink one of its most popular home designs and strike out afresh with another The sky's the limit The new SkyCity Grand Hotel is designed to integrate both with the nearby conference centre and with the rest of the city's architecture The sky's the limit The new SkyCity Grand Hotel is designed to integrate both with the nearby conference centre and with the rest of the city's architecture Main event This multi-use venue converts traditional Maori and Pacific Island approaches to building into a contemporary structure The sky's the limit The new SkyCity Grand Hotel is designed to integrate both with the nearby conference centre and with the rest of the city's architecture Well-focused Floodlighting improvements have saved energy and money and reduced light spillage for the Port of Auckland's 24/7 operation Total control Contemporary dimmer systems give clients precise and reliable control over their lighting New generation Forget the traditional view of a retirement village. The architecture of this resort pushes the boundaries to create a modern amenity designed to meet the expectations of today's trend-setting baby-boomers The sky's the limit The new SkyCity Grand Hotel is designed to integrate both with the nearby conference centre and with the rest of the city's architecture Comfort factor Extensive glazing may provide spectacular views, but there's always a need for sun, heat and light control. For Vodafone's new Auckland head office, Luxaflex Sunscreen Rollershades and Blockout Blinds were specified The sky's the limit The new SkyCity Grand Hotel is designed to integrate both with the nearby conference centre and with the rest of the city's architecture The sky's the limit The new SkyCity Grand Hotel is designed to integrate both with the nearby conference centre and with the rest of the city's architecture Watertight case It may not be new, but its longevity says it all. For the past 100 years, Neuchatel's Mastic asphalt waterproof membrane has kept local buildings dry The sky's the limit The new SkyCity Grand Hotel is designed to integrate both with the nearby conference centre and with the rest of the city's architecture The sky's the limit The new SkyCity Grand Hotel is designed to integrate both with the nearby conference centre and with the rest of the city's architecture Bright outlook Harbour views from this new Gisborne hotel are maximised by the use of customised joinery from the Fletcher Heavy Duty Residential Suite We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories
