By Chester Consultants
Chester Consultants have been working with renowned architect Richard Priest on the structural and architectural design of luxury housing units at Vunabaka Bay on Malolo Island, a private island in Fiji.
The housing units will have beautiful, spacious views that overlook the newly formed marina. Our aim is to give the client an authentic island look, but in doing so we have been careful not to compromise on the high-performance structural frame that is needed for Fijian conditions. Fiji is an area that commonly experiences cyclonic winds, so we will use strong steel frames embedded into deep concrete piles.
We have made 3D plans of the entire development so that possible views of the site can always be referred to throughout the process. Our civil team has been responsible for the entire civil works developing the site.
Chester Consultants is a 100% NZ-owned, multi-disciplinary consultancy founded in 1985 by Gary Chester.
The team has since grown to 50+ specialist consultants including surveyors; civil, structural, and fire engineers; planners; project managers; and technical staff - offering an extensive range of professional services throughout New Zealand and the wider Pacific region.
The core of everything we do is People and Outcomes. We orient all aspects of our work around our clients and have built systems and strategies that make sure our clients’ needs are kept front and centre. This is why our defining statement is Positive People, Positive Outcomes. We work hard to deliver the best possible result for each client’s unique requirements and intentions.
Our team, our people, and our culture are instrumental in achieving the longevity and successes Chester enjoys. Through our engaged, high-performing team, we deliver excellent outcomes both inside and outside the Chester team. With over 35 years of operation and the deep collective experience of our team, we have the skills, experience, resources, and track record to give our clients confidence that their projects will be a success.