Commercial

Commercial building projects include completed work, interiors and public-facing spaces. Lesieli Tonga Auditorium by Bull O’Sullivan Architecture provides an example of a larger civic venue, while Factory 2 Hair and Home by Polyflor shows how flooring and interior finishes contribute to a customer-facing fit-out.

Commercial projects can be reviewed by building type, programme and the relationship between the structure and its site. Commercial Landscapes, Mixed-use Spaces and Unbuilt Commercial projects sit alongside work such as BePure by Patton Design and HARO Flooring Queenstown Showroom by HARO Flooring New Zealand, giving a useful view of different scales and stages.

Start with the building type, site conditions and intended programme. Project descriptions can also clarify whether the work concerns a new build, refurbishment, fit-out or unbuilt proposal. For a corporate building, the brief also needs to account for how staff and visitors will use the spaces.

The brief sets requirements for circulation, amenity, access, services and future flexibility. These factors should be considered alongside the site, consent pathway and expected use of each space.

Review the floor finishes, lighting, joinery, acoustic treatment and durability requirements. These details affect maintenance, staff use and the experience of visitors.