The Calabash pendant creates atmosphere and is presents itself beautifully in clusters. The pendants are suitable for both cafes, restaurants,shops and in the private home, where a spectacular interior decoration is desired.

Caravaggio designed by Cecilie Manz for Lightyears available from Corporate Culture. NEW Matt finishes available. Caravaggio is characterised by direct lighting without glare. It also adds to the room’s ambient light via the upward lighting from the pendant’s top. Available in five different sizes. Visit Corporate Cultures’ Parnell showroom to view these products plus more of their furniture, lighting and accessory range or journey through their website: www.corporateculture.co.nz

Corporate Culture

73 The Strand Parnell

Auckland 1010

P: 09 379 4466

Emerging from the Central City Retailers Group and driven by prominent property owners, Re:START The Heart Trust was formed, who initially in consultation with Leigh’s Construction, The Buchan Group and Structex Harvard, created the concept behind a new ‘temporary’ retail environment for inner city Christchurch.

Ballantynes, the only remaining inner city department store, approached The Buchan Group to undertake the Interior Design of their relocated Contemporary Lounge. Housed within twelve containers our brief was to provide a simple design while retaining the original Contemporary Lounge atmosphere. Our objective: to create a unique, low risk, low cost interior for this well known brand.

With limited budget the brief included using existing undamaged joinery/displays from the damaged Contemporary Lounge in Ballantynes. Within six days from the initial client meeting, the brief was defined, onsite measure undertaken, concepts/details confirmed, construction commenced on site. A centrally divided space housing female product at one end and male at the other gives a balanced layout allowing easy retail flow. With a low ceiling, Resene Black White was painted on wall and ceiling surfaces to lighten the space and highlight the product. Bright colours on the exterior in keeping with the Re:START scheme added contrast and intensity to the new Contemporary Lounge.

Interior Designer: Charlotte Cochrane

The current owner / operator was presented with the opportunity to re-open a temporary store within the pop up Re:Start retail complex in Cashel St.

Campbell and Charles Johnson designed and project managed the new store fit out with the following key objectives:

Re-create the atmosphere of the original store, emphasising the strong history of the business, to compensate for the spartan nature of the shipping container shell.

Design and source cost effective joinery, furniture and fittings with short lead / manufacture times in order to achieve the tight build program for the complex opening.

Source a cost effective display shelving system, able to be easily relocated / resold once the minimum 6-month duration of the retail complex finished.

Cabinet Makers: MWF Manufacturing

Display Shelving: Lundia

Signage: New Signs & Display

Light Fittings: MN8 Lighting

Display Fridge: Honar Refrigeration

CJ Design: email ccljohnson@gmail.com

The revaluated look was to attract and communicate with a more style conscious and sophisticated customer while also portraying the business as an innovative, reliable, creditable and trustworthy.

The brief was simple…..as with the previously developed prototype stores, the product was to remain king, but presented in a manner that exuded quality style and innovation. But the innovation was not limited to the product but the whole retail experience where the business transacted in a relaxed lounge like atmosphere transporting customers from the normal ‘clutter’ of retail to one that stimulated the customers purchasing decisions.

A major conversion of a building that previously housed a car sales and repair garage into a quality showroom and warehouse was never going to be without issues, but a collaborative effort from the numerous parties involved bought the project to fruition on time and with an overall image and refinement that belies its previous function and with features that blend seamlessly to create an exciting addition to the home decor landscape of Wellington City.

Toulouse Group worked closely with the project team to fully understand the practical requirements of the theatre and the multi-purpose use of the open plan function spaces.

Research into both lighting fixtures and theatre design during the Art Deco period was undertaken to inform our designers of the artistic direction, look and feel for the project.

The desired aesthetic elements were then combined with modern technologies and light sources, to design and commission bespoke light fittings for the cinemas, bars and restaurant. Original Art Deco light fittings were sourced internationally to give a truly authentic feel to the space and create a unique experience for guests.

The Roxy opened to a delighted audience of local cinemagoers and visitors alike and remains a jewel in Wellington’s crown.

http://toulouse.co.nz/architectural

Available from, 0800 866 679 www.bestwood.co.nz

Boost Display Systems are versatile, convenient, lightweight, affordable, portable, compact, multi-purpose and innovative. They create strong branding at point of sale with the added advantage of easy assembly and installation. Widely used across diverse industries including liquor, sporting goods, apparel, pet supplies, department stores, convenience stores and supermarkets, pharmacies, hardware, agriculture or electrical goods, and more.

For a unique, fast and cost-effective solution that can be easily incorporated with existing store fixtures and displays, product launches and exhibitions, Boost is the answer. Catering to anything from bulk stacked products in cartons, to hangsell, while also combining pricing and branded signage to suit changing display needs. mei + picchi now have three instant solutions from Boost that are readily available and will enhance your merchandising and point of sale displays:

Scopic

Versatile, modular telescopic display systems suitable for a wide range of brand and retail display requirements. Scopic can be used freestanding or floor to ceiling, and combine with the pallet system to create a complete merchandising display.

Mini Pallet

A bulk product and pallet display system that is lightweight and robust, ideal for bulk stacked product. The pallets are also forkable for ease of movement in retail displays.

Venetian Wall

A slatted wall system with a sleek curved profile for a contemporary look. Compatible with all existing slatted wall accessories, to create flexible display walls, assembly and installation is easy.

website www.meipicchi.com

email info@meipicchi.com

Auckland showroom  86 newton road newton eden terrace nz 1010  t: 09 306 4025  f: 09 306 4026

Four contemporary interior decoration trends are interpreted in four distinct styles for striking interior looks.  Complement your favourite wallpaper with your favourite Resene colours for a memorable interior look.

View thousands of wallpapers in the Resene online wallpaper library www.resene.co.nz/wallpaper or at your local Resene ColorShop.

Quietspace® 3D tiles are a completely demountable three dimensional tile that can easily be repositioned or changed out so the interior needs never be static. With the fusion of shape and form coupled with excellent acoustic performance, Quietspace® 3D tiles enables the creation of unique vibrant interiors rich with colour and textures all while helping reduce unwanted noise.

Managing noise levels is one of the most important aspects of modern design and with Autex’s expertise developing acoustic products coupled with the design flare of Calvert Plastics, the result is a truly dynamic product that will create both a statement and improve the acoustic performance of any interior.

Designed to be fixed either directly or by way of a simple clip that snaps into four sections, the tiles can be easily mounted onto most substrates without anything more than a few screws or double-sided tape. Designed to be used on any internal wall, Quietspace® 3D tile is also at home as part of a ceiling system creating stunning functional interiors. Thoroughly tested to meet internationally recognised acoustic standards, reliability and performance are guaranteed.

Manufactured from 100% polyester with not less than 60% post consumer recycled material, Quietspace®  3D tiles can be used to assist towards gaining points under sections in IEQ and the applicable mat calculators for buildings and fit-outs undergoing Green Star accreditation.

Thermally bonded and formed means no need for chemical binders, unlike glass and rock wool based products. Being 100% polyester and demountable, they are also fully recyclable at the end of their life which also means we can help reduce our load on the waste stream.

Available in four designs and five colour options, visit the Autex website for further work and information, www.autex.co.nz

Within  a few hundred metres of Tamaki Drive in Auckland’s Mission Bay there were three ice cream specialty stores. A ‘head on’ challenge could have been a disaster, so the owners of Kiwi Yo came to Ellery Muir to put a different spin on things.

Instead of selling ice cream they offer the healthy alternative of frozen yoghurt a. Customers serve themselves any combination of ten flavours that take their fancy. Then they add the toppings of their choice; from fresh fruit to hundreds and thousands; hot chocolate or a freshly made waffle. They weigh and they pay.

The concepts not new internationally, but after just one month in New Zealand, Kiwi Yo’s certainly turning heads. Queues are out the door day and night, and an upgrade to equipment is already planned to handle the demand.

In small stores simplicity is paramount; ‘white on white’ walls and cabinets with bold graphic splashes and changing LED strip lighting make the space fluid and exciting. LED screens replace static menus to tell you what Kiwi Yo’s all about. It’s interactive, it’s fun, it’s theatre in retailing.