74 | INTERIORS Fitout Solutions: Faraday’s Parnell Karen Phelps Diverse range of projects keeps it fresh The fitout includes many bespoke one o pieces. ȊThe )aradays project really demonstrates how we can find solutions for any type of project Ȃ no matter how dierent, unique or challenging.ȋ PROUDLY SUPPORTING FITOUT SOLUTIONS Call Us Now: 09 267 0716 | Mobile: 021481685 | Email Us Now: mark@jjplumbing.co.nz Plumbing award-winning projects Fitout Solutions has always prided itself on its ability to tackle an incredibly diverse range of projects, demonstrating excellence in multiple areas of the construction industry. Its work on the award winning Faradays project in Parnell, Auckland, tested these skills to the limit. Designed by Cheshire Architects, the incredibly creative proMect saw materials used dierently from the norm to create unique spaces. The main design feature was partitioning made out of curtains to create a journey through the space, says Fitout Solutions project director Brett Pritchard. Early contractor involvement, working with Cheshire Architects and Faradays owners Edward von Dadelszen and his wife Constance, was an essential ingredient in the successful delivery of the project and involved a lot of prototyping to work out how the partitions would work, he says. “These partitions have openings to each cabinetry unit so people can view the products. The system was developed by drawing the architect’s outline in CAD form then cutting CNC templates, fixed top and bottom, which formed the layout. The curtains were then hand fabricated, from canvas imported from India in special length runs and sizes, and laid over the top,” explains Brett. The fitout includes many bespoke one-o pieces with an eye catching display at the entrance made from Oamaru blue stone hand selected from rivers and cut into slabs on the river bank then sent to Auckland for processing. The display of stacked boulders is self-supporting so each stone had to be specially cut and positioned so it didn’t need restraining in any way. The ȵoor was strengthened to support the weight of the structure. Other unique items include tables made of solid swamp kauri and materials such as stone sourced from quarries around New Zealand, Italian stone, custom brass and joinery made locally. The project has won multiple awards. “We have proved ourselves in a lot of dierent disciplines and this shows how well we can adapt to work to individual requirements. For example building a project like this is very dierent to working on a supermarket or industrial development. Each requires very specific skills. The Faradays proMect really demonstrates how we can find solutions for any type of proMect – no matter how dierent, unique or challenging,” says Brett. Outside the norm luxury, large format projects are the specialty of Fitout Solutions, which was started in 01 by five shareholders including Brett, Reid Solomon and CEO Aidan Teesdale. Well-known businessman Rob Fyfe is also a shareholder and his extensive business experience brings fresh thinking and direction to the fitout construction market. Brett and Aidan lead the company on a dayto-day basis, with Aidan oering international experience as a project manager and Brett key knowledge and experience of the building services sector and project management on commercial, industrial and residential projects in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Fitout Solutions has a highly skilled team that has proMect-managed over 00 fitouts, developing strong knowledge in all elements required to deliver any project. Its international expertise, combined with an eɝcient procurement and planning process, enables the company to successfully navigate the ever-changing building environment. By outsourcing, rather than trying to do everything in-house, Fitout Solutions delivers incredible eɝciency, says Brett. “This way we can target the right contractors specifically suited for the client’s proMect meaning better pricing and quality as our contractors are experts in their respective fields,ȋ he explains. “It helps us to streamline the process for our clients, giving them an end-to-end solution resulting in projects being completed on time and on budget. Because Fitout Solutions’ focus also includes building small construction proMects as well as interior fitouts it can complete both the base build and fitout works for any project.” With a proven track record of successful project delivery, Brett says that Fitout Solutions is poised to become a rising star in the fitout construction market.
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