By Fitout Solutions
Onslow is the culmination of Josh Emett's culinary journey. Since returning from London eight years ago, Josh and his wife Helen have established permanent roots in Auckland with the opening of Onslow.
Located on the entrance level of The International building – one of Auckland’s most prestigious multi-residential addresses – Onslow’s position was once home to Grand Hotel, which the Earl and Countess of Onslow opened, at 9 Princes Street, in 1889. With its vaulted ceilings, impeccable art collection and Toi Whakairo mantelpieces, it quickly established itself as the city’s finest accommodation at the turn of the century.
Knight Associates worked in collaboration with Josh and Helen to create an intimate bistro setting that would reflect the Emett's want for a vivid amalgam of tradition and modernity. Similarly, the restaurant space required a sophistication that would provide comfort and respite for public patrons as well as everyday ease for residents of The International building.
The cool materiality of marble and travertine is offset with richly stained Oak battens and panelling, aged brass accents, and generously upholstered banquettes. Floor-to-ceiling linen drapery, fresh botanicals, and a choice selection of contemporary art, that references the history of the Grand Hotel, add to a strong sense of domesticity.
In collaboration with Sonja Hawkins Design.
Fitout Solutions has been formed to create seamless construction from acquisitions to opening your new space. Our experienced project managers deliver on simple principles of clear communication and providing our customers with a hands-on personable touch.
Our project managers have a wide range of experience both in New Zealand, and overseas, including Australia and the United Kingdom, which has exposed them to areas within the industry that are unique and challenging. Between our experienced project managers, they have project managed over 500 fitouts developing strong knowledge in all elements required to deliver your project.
Fitout Solutions specialise in the following fields in the construction market:
Our reach is nationwide with a large established contractor base meaning we can deliver the same high-level service throughout New Zealand. We work closely with a large range of architects and designers that strive to create unique detailed spaces. Fitout Solutions can connect new clients with designers or provide clients with the option of end to end design and build.
At Fitout Solutions, we believe the most successful projects start with early engagement and clear scope. The early interaction between client and contractor will help define scope, programme and preliminary budget which reduces the requirements of value engineering at later stages of a project. Our team will follow the detail from design to reality creating the space you and your customer will love.