Quadrant Properties

Auckland commercial / industrial property developer Quadrant Properties found using the building architects for interior design meant either the main building or the interior did not get the timely attention it deserved.

Managing Director, Barry Wither says another issue was separating responsibilities and costs, between the developer and tenants.

“We wanted to take the pressure off the main project architects and more focus for the office interior part of the project.  That is also helpful from the perspective of how you split the design fees out on the office content of projects and the variable quality required by differing tenants."

“Diane is very good at the space planning side of office design.  Some architects aren't good at that, depending on who and what the client is, we've found it helpful to have an interior design specialist focusing of office layouts and the quality thereof whilst the design team and our people focus on the big picture."

“Diane seems to work in quite well with most of the architects we work with.  Some of them have difficulty in having an interior designer on board because they think they can do it themselves.  But things get a bit busy and it's good to have a second string to your bow."

“Some architectural practices don't easily distinguish between the varying tasks in the projects.  When they're doing exteriors and overall building design, they're working for the developer.  When they're doing interior office layouts they're often working more for the tenant.  Splitting that design and commercial thrust of who's doing what, who's responsible for what, and who's paying for what is helpful in the smooth delivery of the project."

“As a developer, I'm trying to keep the project on time and ensure a great job is done of all the components of the project.  Have separate focus on the office interiors and furniture enhances the entire project from all viewpoints.  The process of getting from A to B can be a bit tortuous with some clients.  Diane has proven to be very good at getting there and achieving that objective."

“Timeliness, splitting the dollars commercially, and getting the right office interior design focus for clients are the key things."

Barry Wither - (Former) Managing Director
Quadrant Properties Ltd.
P: (09) 950 3918
E: barry@witherproperty.co.nz