Lifting the bar: Dream It makes the imagination of Christchurch’s hospitality industry a reality
It may be a commercial art and theming company based on the northern edge of the city, but Dream It Ltd has been helping to raise the bar for nightlife throughout the city, both in the figurative and literal sense. When hospitality owner and developer Max Bremner wanted to renovate Yellow Cross in […]
Apartment collaboration: M2 Developments is in the business of giving homeowners back their homes
A multi-unit project in Edgeware came together seamlessly – thanks to thorough communication between the three insurance companies, PMO, the four homeowners and the main contractor. M2 Developments Limited won the competitive tender to rebuild 160 Geraldine Street, from the remedial groundwork to completion. “We provided a comprehensive breakdown of costs with no […]
New kid on the block: the 27 year old entrepreneur behind Brendan Murray Construction
Brendan Murray is a young guy with a solid future. At just 27 years old, he’s been building for ten years and operated his own building company, Brendan Murray Construction, for nearly three years. He’s got a lot of experience, whether in light commercial fitouts or building architecturally designed homes. Brendan works with […]
Exceptional spaces: Sheppard and Rout’s award nominated fit-out of ChristchurchNZ’s offices in the BNZ Centre
Our work is shaped by our surroundings and office space is vital in business. Often modern offices have a certain sameness – the blandness of a standard corporate look. Sheppard and Rout Architects set about overturning this convention when designing the fit-out for the new ChristchurchNZ offices in the BNZ Centre, a Canterbury […]
Structurally sound: structural engineering firm Cephas Rock
Naturally when it comes to structural engineering firms, you want a name you can trust, which is why Cephas Rock Limited should be top of your list. Founded by experienced Chartered Professional structural engineer Joshua Wong in 2010, Cephas Rock Ltd specialises in the property service industry. Joshua and his experienced team are […]
Mandeville’s new heart: Apollo Projects and Ratua Holdings delivers new excellent facility for local businesses
Mandeville Village on Tram Road is open after an extensive five-year rezone, consenting and construction process by developers Ratua Holdings Limited and the main contractor, Apollo Projects. “Surveys provided an insight into what the community wanted and helped us to provide a village that meets the needs of the locals while providing a […]
Timber talents: family-owned business Halswell Timber
Combining traditional techniques with the highest quality timber, family-owned business Halswell Timber has been providing a specialised service for the past 21 years. With an extensive range of imported, native and exotic timber species to choose from, the dedicated and experienced team can assist with any timber needs – whether residential or commercial. […]
Wall linings with benefits: Triboard TGV by Juken New Zealand
Triboard TGV is an innovative, engineered wood panel, offering an alternative to plasterboard, manufactured by Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL). “This product is specifically designed for the lining of high-impact areas such as garages and rumpus rooms,” explains JNL Sales and Marketing Manager Gordon Wilmshurst. “These areas are commonly lined with plasterboard products. […]
Creating dreamy kitchens: Dream Doors Christchurch
Owner of Dream Doors Adrian Kay is not only celebrating six years in business in Christchurch, but also winning best Dream Doors franchise in New Zealand for a fabulous fifth year in a row. Dream Doors is best known for giving your existing kitchen a facelift, but how far you wish to go […]
An awesome enterprise: Q&A with the Ministry of Awesome’s Chief Awesome Officer Marian Johnson
A social enterprise established in the dark days post-quake to encourage positivity, collaboration, activation and support for a city that was struggling to survive, the Ministry of Awesome is a creative crew making some pretty cool moves. We talk to the organisation’s Chief Awesome Officer, Marian Johnson about the awesome work of this […]
