Sony NZ, subsidiary of renowned multi-national electronics giant, relocated premises after outsourcing their warehousing facility.  Sony wanted professional design advice early on to assess their spatial and workflow requirerments.

After looking at a few premises, a 'Design & build' option was decided on for their 1400 sq.m head office in Akaranga Business Park.  A stand alone building suited their Corporate Image.

Being part of the building development team, we were responsible for all the interior aspects of the building.  This included design development, working drawings and liaising with consultans and contractors.  Sourcing & procuring furniture including overviewing the installation.

 "By involving a space planner early in the design process meant we were able to assess the impact and make critical changes to the building design to better suit our needs."

"Having a designer who was patient and prepared to listen was very helpful.  They were empathetic to the frustrations of working with a large corporate and able to work with a variety of individuals at any level in the organisation..

"We were able to accommodate everybody on one floor.  Fewer offices and an open plan approach provided more flexibility for our team environment and improved communication.

"The new building provided us the opportunity to plan for long term flexibility for new technology.  Installing perimeter trunking and under floor cable channels for electrical and data reticulation allows us easy access for future changes..

"Our business is emotional, reflects mood and human interaction in our office is important. We want to feel at home and comfortable to receive friends and clients at our office.

“Malcolm & Sumner's ability to consider suitable options and provide a range of alternatives made decision-making easy.  They were able to provide workable solutions within a given budget..

“We provided everyone with a uniform funiture style and addressed individual staff needs with the workspace and storage they required.  Height adjustable desks ensured our staff an ergonomic workplace..

"We were able to relocate within budget and with minimal disruption to our business.

Rex Chandler, (Former) General Manager
Sony New Zealand Limited
P: (09) 488-6181