62 | Talented team offers full suite of services SMC Design Studio’s services cover every aspect of a project, from conceptual design to detailed engineering. SMC Design Studio T T Bernadette Cooney ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Christchurch-based architectural design firm, SMC Design Studio are a team of talented designers and structural engineers, who combine their expertise to deliver multi-unit residential, low-rise commercial and industrial building designs across the country. SMC Design Studio’s services cover every aspect of a project, from conceptual design to detailed engineering, ensuring compliance with building codes, fire and civil designs, town planning requirements, and geotechnical considerations. This comprehensive approach minimises delays in the consent process, making SMC an efficient partner for any construction project. Founded in 2015, SMC Design Studio is headed by principal consultant Paul Milkin, who leads a nine-person team working on diverse commercial and residential developments across Canterbury and beyond. Paul, who is working towards a BA in Architecture part-time, already has existing qualifications and experience in diverse construction and engineering fields, stretching back 20-plus years. “My first degree was in electrical engineering and automation, and my second degree was in commerce, and in fact I spent the first 10 years of my working life as a bank manager,” says Paul. Following this, Paul then emigrated from Russia, his country of origin, to New Zealand where he studied his third degree in civil engineering before working on some smaller own developments and establishing SMC Design Studio. “Following the Christchurch earthquakes, we undertook earthquake-strengthening work and designed a lot of projects for prominent Christchurch developer Richard Pebbles,” says Paul. “For instance, we completed the Little High Eatery three-building complex, including preservation and strengthening of the historic McKenzie & Willis façade and Fat Eddies building on the corner of Hereford and Cambridge Terrace, among many others.” Notable upcoming projects include a two-storey office and retail building at the corner of Ashley and High Street in Rangiora, designed to reflect the town’s historical character with a hint of yesteryear about its design. “We’ve also got a corner retail development in the pipeline for Hereford and Colombo-High St corner, and we’re just starting 20 units for an industrial park in Te Anau, which is as far south as we’ve been yet. “We have three projects on in Auckland currently – two of them a school and a church, and the other a private residence.” Low-rise commercial and industrial projects make up most of the SMC Design work schedules, but they also have an extensive portfolio of residential developments, including bespoke architectural new homes and townhouse developments. The dual disciplines of architecture and engineering, combined with SMC’s creative flexibility make SMC Design Studio a onestop-shop for developers seeking trusted construction partners that bring expertise and efficiency to every project. “With most of our architectural designers having engineering background, we know very well how to make a building that withstands the test of time,” says Paul. SMC Design Studio can take care of every aspect, from conceptual design to fully detailed renders to resource consent and building compliances; SMC offers full-service structural and architectural solutions. The firm offers bold architecture forms backed by strong engineering expertise from a dedicated team with a track record of excellence in mixed-use, medium-scale developments. Phone 03 313 6676 Email info@mcconstruction.net.nz Website www.mcconstruction.net.nz McKendry Construction Ltd manufacture precast concrete. Building - we manufacture architectural & structural panels, stairs, columns & beams for residential, light commercial & commercial buildings. For commercial, residential and civil precast components please contact us. Civil- we manufacture retaining walls, bridge decks, bridge barriers and speciality drainage units. Proud to work with SMC on multiple projects over the years. 362A Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023 | Phone: 03 365 8426 | Email: info@lalaw.co.nz | www.landleylaw.co.nz • CONVEYANCING • ESTATE & ASSET PLANNING • RELATIONSHIP PROPERTY At Landley Law, we pride ourselves on providing personalised, expert legal advice and services.
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