Laurenson Building Contractors
Qualified Carpenter - Level 4
Auckland Dec 2016 — Mar 2023
Steel Fort
This Gold award winning design is Steelfort’s new Auckland outlet store location, and the most impressive feature was proudly executed in STARKE 138mm Commercial Flush glaze. A multi-use building consisting of a 2000m² distribution warehouse, a double-height showroom space shared by Steelfort and Miele, a service workshop for Miele appliances, and an open plan mezzanine office space.
THE BUILD
There are two components to the structure: a warehouse and a two storey showroom. The North, East and South elevation envelope were constructed entirely of precast elements removing the requirement for access and over sailing to the perimeter. The panels were protected and supported following temporary engineering design until the structural steel was put in place.
The warehouse has a structural steel portal frame, high bay lighting, charging station for electric forklifts, conventional power requirements, steel stud and aluminium joinery.
That Looks
312D Karangahape Road, Auckland
That Looks, bricks-and-mortar showroom measuring a total of 70 square meters, it’s small but somehow, it doesn’t feel intrusive or like you’ve just walked into someone’s bedroom.
The showroom features an expanding range of exciting up-and-coming independent designers. Offering exclusives from the labels it stocks, Haeger often collaborates with New Zealand and Australian designers to create special edition garments and accessories you won’t find anywhere else. The “half-showroom, half shop” space also offers custom fittings, with some pieces made to order.
Designer: Becca Haeger
Carpentry: Brent Rane
