72 | INTERIORS Stag Interiors & Construction • toilets • taps • ballcocks • hot water cylinders • bathroom renovations • kitchen and laundry renovations • maintenance • gas installs and servicing • backflow installations and testing • commercial fit outs • water filters • water main repairs • water pressure upgrades • newbuilds Choose an owner operated business for personal, friendly and professional service. Proudly supporting C&W Construction 147 Blenheim Road, Christchurch T T Rosa Watson High praise for skilful cafe fitout The project required precision and adaptability from the outset. A highly technical and skilful refit of the new Coffee Culture Rangiora carried out by Stag Interiors & Construction has caught the eye of industry leaders. The Christchurch-based company, formerly known as Clynne and Wright Construction, has a wealth of experience in shop and office fitouts across New Zealand and has become widely renowned as a one-stop-shop for commercial fitout and construction services with a team of dedicated and experienced carpenters and site foremen. Its recent fitout of the new Coffee Culture Rangiora received high praise from judges at this year’s NZ Commercial Project Awards, receiving a silver award. Managing Director Nick Sinclair says it was a unique project for several reasons. “Coffee Culture Rangiora was a de-fit, then fitout of an existing Coffee Culture café. The building was nearly 100 years old. “In this case the full extent of the make good was unknown until the de-fit and demolition was complete. It’s the same with every demolition in a building of this age — there is always additional work required to rectify issues. This project was no exception to that. “We knew right from concept the project was going to be exciting but challenging.” He says regular site visits with the client were organised to monitor progress and implement key features being uncovered daily, such as the existing brick columns around the kitchen entry and customer banquette seating area which were acid washed to expose and highlight the craftsmanship of the original stonemasons. “But also making slight changes to joinery and benchtops last minute to hide other items that were not fitting with the look and feel of the fitout,” Nick adds. To receive a silver award in the retail section of the NZ Commercial Project Awards (CPA) was huge for the team, he says. “For me, I have always viewed the CPA as the pinnacle of commercial construction in New Zealand. The awards are such a great way to showcase a firm’s skills and capabilities to a wider audience that may never recognise who we are or what we can do. “We are all proud tradesmen at the end of the day, (and) this is a real highlight to be a part of, especially when all the other entrants in the category were significantly larger projects.” Judges noted the project required precision and adaptability from the outset. “Working within a heritage setting where final dimensions were unknown until demolition was complete meant usual sequencing of awarding a contract leading to shop drawings could not be followed. The team progressed joinery and detailing understanding this, and luckily the joiner selected for the project was flexible, resolving issues in real time as existing conditions were uncovered, without loss of time.” They said early engagement more than a year before construction enabled cost planning and grounded decision-making as the design evolved. “Once on site, meetings every two days maintained alignment and momentum, particularly as rework was required following demolition.” They noted intricate bespoke finishes and carefully crafted joinery brought the heritage character and modern performance together in a compact hospitality space. “The completed café reflects disciplined coordination and confident delivery under changing conditions.” The company continues to work with Coffee Culture on projects around the city, Nick says. “We are very proud to continue our relationship with Coffee Culture and have just helped reopen the original founding store in Sumner on Marriner Street. “We are currently working to open the brand-new Coffee Culture Homebase Store late July.” Stag Interiors & Construction has been operating for 43 years in Canterbury, servicing clients all over New Zealand, and when required, overseas. In late 2023 the founding partners retired and offered Nick and his family the opportunity to take ownership and carry on the company’s reputation and skill set. The team recently completed another three-week de-fit and fitout of Glassons Porirua, and continue to see good workload in the pipeline in the future. The company welcomes enquiries from interested parties for work going forward, and is committed to maintaining relationships with existing clients.
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