The Mancave project provided Hierarchy Group the opportunity to deliver an exceptional, completely bespoke design solution. Created for an avid private collector to showcase his extensive collection of motorbikes, vehicles & memorabilia collected throughout his life, the 500sqm building is part museum, garage, gallery & living space. The cavernous interior, inspired by the New York loft style is predominantly black steel, brick & timber, providing texture and natural ambience without feeling too ‘shedlike’. Distinct spaces and customised display cases were designed specifically for each collection so everything has a place and visual clutter is kept to a minimum.

With just a few months remaining, construction at Flockhill is in full swing. Nestled against the breathtaking alpine backdrop, this development includes Sugarloaf (restaurant), 7 luxury villas, and a spa. The architecture is thoughtfully designed to seamlessly integrate with the natural environment, reflecting its beautiful surroundings. We are beyond excited to see this coming to life. Coming summer 2024, watch this space!

The Roxburgh Community Pool faced closure due to its deteriorated state, prompting Gary Altenburg, a Roxburgh local, to reach out. Pitching an idea with no fee or brief, we originally designed a solution created out of 40-foot containers to keep it cost-effective, this later developed into more permanent materials. The proposal included a 25m four-lane heated pool, a 10m learners' pool, a toddlers' beach pool, new changing rooms, office space, a plant room, and a café/ice cream store to generate revenue. Roxburgh had a 50-year school reunion looming and Gary saw the opportunity to pitch the design to the ex-school leavers and community hoping to stimulate a revitalisation of the pool. Positive community feedback led to fundraising efforts, with Inovo Projects providing a budget and program. Funding was sourced from Central Lakes Trust, Otago Community Trust, Lottery Grants Board, Central Otago District Council, and smaller sponsors, reaching a $3 million target. The Ida MacDonald Trust became the naming sponsor, and Contact Energy funded a solar-powered heating system. The design features a large floating roof structure that mirrors the landscape, with ventilation and security provided by powder-coated flat bars. The building, constructed of concrete block for cost-effectiveness and resilience, is wrapped in perforated aluminum panels colored to match the Central Otago environment. Infinite Energy installed a solar energy solution with a ground-mounted array that provides shaded seating and powers the pool heating. The pool, located near bike trails and the Roxburgh Area School, overlooks the Clutha River, offering a lasting asset for the Teviot Community.

Laing Headquarters is a brand new 2 hectare facility located near Rolleston. A 1200m2 purpose built warehouse/office building serving as a hub for the company, which has developed a successful business buying and selling a variety of relocatable buildings as well as manufacturing residential and prefab transportable houses. The site consists of over 40 individual building sites for new builds plus space for renovating relocatable homes. The new warehouse is designed to streamline the manufacturing process and features a spacious layout to efficiently accommodate the assembly of modular components. The on-site 2-storey office building is strategically integrated with the warehouse to facilitate open communication, connectivity and collaboration between production and administrative teams, optimising workflow and ensuring a smooth production process. The building’s design utilises clean lines, a sleek façade, and a blend of metal and Lunawood cladding, creating a visually appealing entrance that departs from a conventional warehouse. Emphasis is placed on natural light and ventilation, creating a comfortable and energy efficient environment for staff. A modern, flexible work environment has been adopted, including private offices, collaborative spaces, meeting rooms and breakout areas, all designed to enhance employee well-being and productivity. Hierarchy Group assumed the roles of Lead Designer, Quantity Surveyor and Site Project Manager overseeing all trades. Impressively this project was delivered within the original target construction programme and on budget.

The Laneway Apartments provide a refreshing perspective on the rebirth of residential inner city living within the heart of Christchurch’s CBD. This apartment building is sleeved with commercial tenancy and hospitality space on Ground floor, with five floors of residential above, consisting of 44 apartments. Targeted at the first home buyer, Hierarchy Group’s approach has been to develop a building that would encourage a strong sense of Whakapapa (Identity and Connection to place). Activated laneways lead residents, guests and public past retail and hospitality offerings. Various landscape offerings and artwork are integrated throughout the facades and foyers to tie in to the cultural narratives of the Te Are Pu Ha: The South Frame.

Built from the ground up, the new state of art 4000m2 facility in Sockburn, Christchurch has been designed to house the South Island’s largest range of Motorhomes and Caravans. The new showroom boasts a majestic sweeping roofline creating real impact and ensuring the building stands out. The double height glass frontage allows display vehicles to be easily seen by passing traffic. The fitout uses a simple material palette – predominantly polished concrete, corrugated iron and black steel - in order to ensure that the campers are the standout feature of the space. The showroom’s generous proportions, in particular the soaring height of the space, allows each camper it’s own space without feeling cramped and closed in, ensuring customers the freedom and accessibility to browse unrestricted. A state of the art workshop completes the new build and has been future-proofed to allow for expansion over time.

The Outpost is a storage facility offering 59 units ranging from 39m2 to 180m2, designed to accommodate the storage needs of boats, caravans, small businesses, and household goods. Construction predominantly utilises precast concrete panels, with precise pre-planning and sequencing ensuring an efficient and seamless process.

Coupland’s Bakeries, founded in 1971, is one of New Zealand’s largest independently owned bakery chains. Coinciding with their 50 year milestone, they undertook a company rebrand and approached us to update the exterior of the Head Office/Manufacturing/Retail buildings on their Hornby site. The iconic corner site is made up of a number of different buildings and warehouses. The brief was to reimage the site as the ‘Home of Couplands’, visually fuse Coupland’s heritage with its future, and provide a welcoming, easy-to-navigate environment. The design needed to highlight the best offerings, be Instagram-worthy, and a source of pride for both customers and staff. In stark contrast to the existing off-white exterior, we used a deep charcoal grey to unify the various buildings. The dark, strong colour was perfect for displaying large-scale images portraying the company’s history and progression and reflecting the pride they have in their people and products. Charcoal aluminium shutters wrap the whole top story of the main office building, modernising the exterior and creating visual impact, as well as serving as a sun/privacy filter to enhance the overall user experience. The result is a revitalised space that reflects the companies brand and renewed vision for the future.

One of our most successful projects involved transforming a dated building that used to house a church into a state-of-the-art showroom. To rejuvenate the building, we installed a completely new cladding system, created a larger parapet, and replaced the shopfront. The glass was raised, floors were polished, and designer lighting was added, resulting in a high-impact and masculine feel that's complemented by the scent of 98 octane, leather accents, and polished chrome. The end result is a stunning showroom that's sure to leave a lasting impression.

Hierarchy Group were the Lead Designers for the expansion of Christchurch Airport's retail and hospitality offerings in International Departures, which included the creation of a new Aelia Duty Free Store spanning 2,000m². The design of the Aelia Store drew inspiration from iconic features of Christchurch and the South Island to create a strong sense of place within the store. For example, an angular timber mountain-scape ceiling was designed to represent the Southern Alps and connect different zones together. A graffiti wall featuring South Island flora and fauna served as the backdrop for the NZ Gifts area. A bespoke floral wallpaper highlighted the fragrance area and referenced Christchurch's reputation as the "Garden City," while other tourist attractions such as the Christchurch Tram, New Regent Street, and the Antigua Boat Sheds were also represented. To ensure passengers flowed naturally through the space, a neutral palette of timeless and elegant materials was used as a background to the more themed elements. The project was delivered over a seven-month build period that was split into three stages. One of the challenges was to ensure the existing Duty Free store could operate throughout the build, with minimal noise disruption to passengers and airport staff. The success of the project was due to thorough planning during the early design stages and clear and open communication with all parties involved throughout the project.

The 2,000m² retail expansion in International Departures of Christchurch Airport features several new stores adjacent to the Aelia Duty Free, including Whittaker’s, Naturally NZ by Discover, Tiki Tour, and Relay. The design of the Whittaker’s store makes use of the brand's strong identity and existing material palette, with a luxurious golden glow emanating from the chocolate shop window that serves as a focal point along the airside store frontages. The new store concept for Naturally NZ by Discover showcases New Zealand Merino products and features a contemporary interpretation of a woolshed, with a patchwork plywood shopfront, minimal materials, and New Zealand landscape imagery. The Tiki Tour store's design takes inspiration from the New Zealand outdoors, specifically a South Island bushwalk, with the forest canopy projected onto the ceiling to create a natural and inviting space. The Relay store has a more contemporary and uncluttered design, with angled linear lighting to create interest while still maintaining a strong brand presence. While each store has its unique identity, they have been designed to complement each other seamlessly.

Located on the corner of Cashmere Estate's Stage 3A, the Arrow House stands out prominently. The site's unique wedge shape presented the design team with an opportunity to take full advantage of the almost 270-degree views across the wetlands and adjacent reserve. The house's concept of "light and bright" is reflected in the light brick and cedar cladding tones, both inside and out. The north-east façade is enhanced by elegant architectural fins that provide depth, variety and privacy. A discreet courtyard is nestled between the two primary building forms on the north-west elevation, capturing the afternoon sun and providing protection from prevailing winds. Guests enter the site from the rear and are gradually welcomed towards the front door as the building forms converge. The solidity of the rear façade highlights the building's materiality, deliberately contrasting against the high level of openness and transparency found throughout the rest of the home.

These apartments are situated in Castle Hill, a sought-after alpine village, perfectly positioned to showcase the breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. The design incorporates vernacular materials and high-pitched roofs, seamlessly blending the building into its mountainous surroundings and street scape. With the interiors thoughtfully crafted, the apartments offer a complete outdoor experience for enthusiasts to enjoy. The simplicity of the design allows the building to perform in harmony with its extreme environment, providing a perfect balance of function and form.

Mitchell House, located on prime real estate within the Cashmere Estate, boasts uninterrupted views of the wetlands and beyond, basking in the warmth of the sun. The home was created with a family of bicycle enthusiasts and entertainers in mind and consists of two elegant pavilions connected by a centralised entry lobby, which greets guests upon arrival up the mature tree-lined driveway boulevard. The pavilions feature a simple and refined design with vertical shiplap cedar cladding and accents of pre-finished aluminium panels. The northern pavilion houses open-plan living and entertaining spaces, complete with a timber-lined raked ceiling, maximising the views. The bedrooms are strategically positioned to showcase views of the surrounding valleys, whether it be across, along or up.

Tucked into the slope of the popular Cashmere Estate are two north-facing townhouses that step their way down the hillside. Each townhouse features an oversized double garage, open plan living areas, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a powder room spread over three levels. Expansive timber pergolas wrap around the main living areas providing sheltered outdoor living and dappled light into the home, as well as ensuring privacy between the units. The floor to ceiling glazing, large terraced area and private balcony to the master bedroom provide ample opportunities to soak in the expansive views across the wetlands and mountains beyond, while a fireplace in the lounge ensures a snug place to tuck up in winter.

Our aim for this project was to create a standout property that sets itself apart from the surrounding homes. With strict covenants in place, we opted for a design that features blocks of varying heights and a striking, protruding roof with adjacent directions. Directional cedar lines the soffits and cathedral ceilings, drawing the eye through the façade and engaging the interior. The rooms are positioned around a central staircase, bringing light into the core of the house and drawing hot air out through a SE top light window. The materials palette combines natural cedar, stone, and plaster, maintaining a neutral position that complements the environment.

Hierarchy Group were engaged by the Majestic Tea Bar franchise owners to create a café/bar space located on the ground floor of the new Mayfair Hotel to service both the public and hotel patrons. The design services scope included full conceptual design of the front-of-house, 3D visuals, detailed documentation, assisting the client with specification of finishes and furnishings, and obtaining local government approval all while navigating through strict Covid lockdowns. The brief revolved around creating a versatile space that functions as a cafe by day and reverts to a bar in the evening. The colour scheme, featuring layered tones of blue/green, has a similar aesthetic to other Majestic Tea cafes. Overall the interior has an art deco flavour with timber mouldings framing mirrors and walls lights, detailed fluted panelling and curves on shelving displays and bar joinery. Brass accents and rich dark timber flooring and finishes complete a sophisticated look, while velvet booth seating adds luxury and comfort. To facilitate the transition from a daytime cafe to a cocktail hotspot, the design incorporates flexible seating arrangements and customisable lighting solutions. During the day, the space is filled with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. As evening approaches, ambient lighting makes for a cozy and intimate setting suitable for cocktail hour or after-dinner drinks. LED lighting embedded in the counters and shelves adds a touch of drama and sophistication, highlighting key design elements and creating visual interest, while the ceiling with it’s deep recess design also becomes a feature. The interior design successfully combines a striking colour palette, customisable lighting and elegant detailing to create a space that evokes style, warmth and grace - the perfect spot for coffee or an Espresso Martini.

We are excited to be part of the transformation of the historic Masonic Hotel into The Clements Hotel, which pays homage to Archibald Clements, the visionary behind the original hotel built in 1866. The interior refurbishment, designed by Hierarchy Group, honours this rich legacy with thoughtful use of materials and colour palette, while complementing the historical essence of the original architecture. Coming Spring 2024.

The recently completed amenities project at Christchurch Airport involved relocating and extending the toilet facilities, and adding a new multi-faith prayer room and parents’ room within the International Departure passenger lounge. The design brief was to create a modern and comfortable facility, using robust materials, high quality fittings, tiled interiors, and creating well-lit spaces. Large scale wall graphics of native forest highlight the sense of place focus of the airport and create a point of interest in an otherwise utilitarian space. With the layout redesigned, the number of toilets has more than doubled to cater to the increasing demand and ensure passenger comfort.

The newly transformed fitout for Scotty Browns Bicycle Emporium sets a fresh standard, elevating its retail experience to a captivating level. The entrance, adorned in a striking shade of pink, invites customers with a sense of energy and excitement. Upon entering, the interior unfolds into a dynamic space, blending functionality with a playful aesthetic. The bold graphics and vibrant palette meticulously curated within the design mirror the excitement of the ride itself, creating a retail display that engages and captivates.

Upon approaching Soyo, the first thing that catches your attention is the generous and welcoming entryway. Unlike traditional shop frontages, the space immerses you in a bold and vibrant 3 colour palette. Every surface, from the floors and walls to the ceiling, tables, stools, and upholstery, is wrapped in a single colour to create a WOW factor right from the start. The entry walls are angled cleverly to guide you into the space, and LED strip lighting is recessed into every surface to accentuate the angles and draw your eyes inward. Stepping inside Soyo feels like entering a wonderland, with an ultra-modern, vibrantly coloured interior offset by an array of edible treats stretching as far as the eye can see. While the Soyo brand is not new, the aim of the new site was to update and refine the existing brand while ensuring a connection between the two stores within the context of the new space, building on the success of the initial store and strong brand identity.

Coffee Culture's Rotherham St location is a bright and airy space that boasts a sun-drenched covered courtyard with large bi-fold doors to create a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors. The design incorporates neutral plaster-rendered walls and highly detailed oak timber joinery to create a light and fresh material palette that is further enhanced by leather upholstery, cushions, and lush greenery. The space has been thoughtfully designed to offer a comfortable and inviting environment for customers to relax and catch up with friends over coffee.

Zone Bowling and Timezone Christchurch has undergone a significant refurbishment. Hierarchy Group was responsible for developing the construction documentation and providing project management assistance to ensure that the venue was operational in time for the school holidays.

The brief was to create a natural, honest and inviting space where the theatre of roasting was part of the café customer experience. The design took inspiration from utilizing materials in their raw form and incorporating recycled materials to reinforce the industrial theme, resulting in a bold and dramatic space. Many of the café details were bespoke, such as the use of recycled sprinkler pipes that were converted into retail shelving with scaffold planks for shelves. The walls were also lined with recycled coffee bean sacks. Whenever possible, recycled materials were used to enhance the overall brand effect, keeping the material palette honest and authentic.

New Zealand’s second official All Blacks store opened in Christchurch Airport to coincide with the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The store, designed by Tailor Inc Limited, draws inspiration from a locker room, featuring two striking LED archway entrances that lead shoppers into an experiential area. This area includes the Haka 360 experience, a digital highlights reel showcasing iconic match moments, and a roof adorned with a super-sized silver fern. The 120m² fit-out is situated in the main landside terminal's centre, making it accessible to both domestic and international departing passengers.

RED AWARDS WINNER - 2019 Tile Space Finishes Excellence : ADNZ NATIONAL AWARDS WINNER - 2019 Resene Colour in Design : ADNZ REGIONAL AWARDS WINNER - 2019 Commercial Interior Architecture Design : ADNZ REGIONAL AWARDS WINNER- 2019 Resene Colour in Design : The design concept is strongly influenced by the building’s highly sculptural façade – organic forms and circular motifs are evident throughout, creating a synergy between the building and the interior. Highly textured finishes are layered with natural materials and lush greenery to create a vibrant and tactile interior. While the palette is predominantly neutral, the high level of detailing creates interest and cohesiveness within the space. Clever lighting creates an ambience that appeals from all directions. The crafted organic forms of the joinery work with the unique shape of the interior creates natural flow and relaxed spaces within to meet the needs of the diverse customer base.

Smudge is a technology company specialising in app development, integrating technology, design, software development, and business consultancy. Our brief was quite specific – the majority of their communications are done online, so the challenge was to create an environment in their meeting rooms that minimises distractions while enhancing user interaction and aligning with their brand aesthetic. The brief challenged us to think outside the square and focus on interactions and usage within the meeting rooms. We researched various materials and translucency levels that could enhance privacy from both the wider office and the exterior environment. Our solution was to design cocoon-like spaces featuring continuous, quilted panels which create a neutral background allowing meeting participants to be the focal point. Being quilted and tactile, the panels eliminate reflection and enhance sound absorption to reduce noise pollution. Standalone quiet pods were also added to provide extra privacy/spaces while offering visual separation between the open office and presentation area. Customised fins have been added to the ceiling space adding additional acoustic value and complementing the simple, neutral visual aesthetic of the office. The result is a series of distraction-free, visually appealing meeting rooms that enhance focus and cohesively reflect Smudge’s innovative brand image.

BEST AWARD FINALIST - 2021: A1 Property Managers found the perfect opportunity to reinvent themselves for the future with a new site after 25 years in their profession. A renovated heritage building with character details - in a prime location. The challenge was to retain the sense of openness while accommodating the public and private spaces required for the business to function effectively. Located on the corner of a busy intersection, the building offered scope to create a strong graphic presence with maximum visual impact. Large format acoustic paneling has been used to aesthetically line the majority of the walls, ensuring sound absorption and reduced sound travel, while the primary branding colours - slate grey, yellow and white - give the brand and built environment a modern feel and a strong, confident identity. The interior is enhanced by graphic elements that add visual interest to the space. In reception, a clever visual connection is created between the various materials using the restricted colour palette (yellow and grey), achieving a stunning result that is technically challenging yet impressive.

K Road is a unique project for Hierarchy Group, providing an exciting opportunity to challenge conventional design briefs and create a contemporary business hub within a centuries-old building. As an accredited SPACES design studio, we have worked in conjunction with the SPACES European design office to bring our expertise to this 2700m², two-level space. This successful collaboration has led to further projects, including the design and build of SPACES Commercial Bay - a three-level, 4000m² office space located on Auckland's stunning waterfront. At Hierarchy Group, we are proud to bring our innovative design solutions to projects that challenge the norm and allow us to create exceptional spaces for our clients.

Regus engaged Hierarchy Group for design and build services for their 700m² office fitout located within the heart of Auckland’s CBD. Working with Regus’s design brief, the project required high level coordination between the design team, contractors and client in order to achieve the high quality space that resulted. With a brief inspired by European design standards and suppliers, during the design phase, Hierarchy Group focussed on responding to the highly prescriptive brief requirements and translating them to meet New Zealand manufacturing and supply chains.

This high-profile project for a shared office space presented a significant challenge for Hierarchy Group. Occupying three levels and approximately 4000sqm, it is located on Auckland's waterfront, offering an opportunity for us to firmly establish ourselves in the Auckland design market. Inspired by SPACES fitouts from around the world, the design is elegant and clean, with a focus on a fresh and neutral materials palette. Natural timber veneer, a range of textured fabrics, and fresh finishes are predominantly used to achieve a stylish yet pared-back look, providing ample room for people to populate the spaces and bring them to life through their usage.

For this project, we were commissioned by the landlord of a highly desirable inner- city retail building to develop a visual concept design for a prospective tenant. The landlord required visuals to attract the beauty retailer Mecca to consider relocating to one of his two-story prime location properties, which is three times the size of their current space. Although Mecca have their own fit-out team to manage the physical store installation, our role was to illustrate how Mecca’s brand could be represented at the new corner site, given the significantly enhanced visual impact and store presence. The interior architectural features included their signature red beams and columns, which they later incorporated into their final fit-out. Working directly with commercial landlords is another key aspect of our services, especially when they aim to attract potential clients to new premises. This collaboration frequently leads to follow-up projects where we assist the tenant in implementing the fit-out based on our proposed concept. We specialise in this type of work and have built a strong reputation for our expertise in this space.