By Wingates
New World Te Kauwhata is one of the first iterations of a new smaller format supermarket design initiative. This new concept and approach to supermarkets was led by prioritising the human experience and integrating this into the existing New World Fresh philosophy. It recognizes that Aotearoa is changing in both behaviours and expectations of food & grocery retail. Our challenge was to create a world-class supermarket environment and shopping experience that places the Customer at the core of it’s design – a place where upon entering, both staff and customers experience is enhanced as they move through the environment – relaxed and with all the senses engaged and at play.
Location: Te Kauwhata
Year Completed: 2022
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Established in 2004, Wingates is an award-winning Architecture & Interior Design studio.
With offices in Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton, the studio has earned a reputation for delivering successful solutions across a range of design disciplines. The team boasts extensive experience and skill in the areas of commercial architecture, interiors, residential, retail, hospitality, healthcare and education, sharing the philosophy that optimum solutions are achieved using a combination of innovative thinking and open dialogue with all those involved in, and affected by the project.
We have a passion for creating quality buildings, environments and products that respond to their client’s needs, user requirements and community expectations. The practice benefits from an extensive skills base that is constantly developing.
At Wingates we believe good design is an investment, and good design solutions are achieved through the application of informed and innovative thinking. Open inclusive dialogue with all those involved in, and affected by the project, will deliver the best possible solution.