Facebook Tweet Help Stories Office Thinking space Share Tweet Help The new offices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), located, conceptualised and fitted out by Gaze Commercial, offer a flexible design and welcoming atmosphere A view of the reception area in some offices. Part of MAF's brief to the interior designers was to create a fresh, functional feel for the offices. The furniture specifications, with an emphasis on environmentally responsible veneer surfaces, were central to achieving this.Ferndale Furniture was asked to manufacture and install various office utility and cabinetry items for the offices, says manager Grant Macdonald."Items included glass screens, storage, staff kitchen cabinetry, wardrobes, bookcases, CEO furniture and cabinetry for the main kitchen," he says. "A sculpture taking centre stage within the main reception, Urban Tree, was also created by us." A view of some office furniture. Gaze's Flora Muriel-Nogoy says Ferndale also helped with material selection, such as pressed veneers, ensuring the high standard of detailing required was economically met.In recent years Ferndale Furniture has invested in new technology and software to increase its overall output capacity."Our growth has meant we can undertake projects on the scale of the MAF fit-out with ease and to precise custom specifications," says Macdonald. A view of some office furniture. For details, contact Ferndale Furniture, 20-24 Hautonga St, Petone, phone (04) 568 7879, fax (04) 568 7859. Email: grant@ferndalefurniture.co.nz. Story by: Trendsideas 30 Mar, 2006 Office Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Studio Del Castillo wins TIDA Australia Apartment of the Year 14 Nov, 2024 Box Design Studio wins Australia Designer Renovation of the Year 14 Nov, 2024 Jack Fugaro + Agushi win TIDA Australia Architect New Home of the Year 14 Nov, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > NZ2204 NZ2204 Read More Similar Stories