Designwell

Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to design Harrows' new showroom in the heritage-listed Orange Coronation Hall in Eden Terrace. This iconic space, with its high ceilings, native timber floors, and steel windows, perfectly reflects Harrows’ transformation as champions of social spaces. Designed to inspire designers and architects, the showroom transitions seamlessly between social settings, showcasing the adaptability of Harrows’ furniture systems. Clever use of lighting, curtains, and modular pieces defines flexible zones, while carefully selected materials and contemporary artworks tie everything together. More than a showroom, it’s a celebration of connection and New Zealand design. Go and experience it for yourself! We’re also incredibly proud to share that this project received a bronze at this year’s Best Awards. Big thanks to our hardworking design team and our trusting, collaborative client. Photography by Arie Stokes.

We're Hiring! We have a Junior Interior Designer Summer Internship available. Do you possess a keen sense of style, a passion for form and proportion, and an innate flair for colour, materials, and finishes in commercial interiors? Are you eager to learn and committed to design excellence? Have you recently completed a degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or Spatial Design and are keen to gain more experience in the industry? Sound like you? Learn more below: https://lnkd.in/gWiCj_T4

We were honored to take away some awards at this years Best Awards! Every year Designers Institute of New Zealand puts on a fabulous event hosting designers from across the country to celebrate Aotearoa Design across Graphic, Spatial, Product & Digital Design. Results were: x2 Gold Pins - Hospitality & Repurposed Categories MADE of Hamilton East In close collaboration with Edwards White Architects Ltd & Stark Property +SACH | Hospitality Design x1 Bronze - Retail Environments Harrows Showroom x1 Bronze - Public Spaces Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library In close collaboration with Chow:Hill Architects, AECOM - Buildings + Places for Hamilton City Council x1 Finalist - Colour Award Dynamo6 Workplace Design x1 Finalist - Private & Institutional Spaces College and Prep Refresh St Peter's School, Cambridge, New Zealand Congratulations to all the other finalists and a special thanks to our wonderful design team Alexander Wastney, Steve Mills, Jacki Welten, Kane Wenmoth, Peter Allely, Essi Airisniemi & Kristin Wastney And our collaborative and trusting clients Matt Stark & Jaimee Stark, Mark Suckling, Natasha Hansen, Penny & Igor Matich, Marcus Blackburn, Lisa Beere, Mike Calvert & Kate Paine @

Sutcliffe Graham & Co Limited's new workplace is the result of an amazing transformation. Previously a tired building with a rabbit warren of rooms, the extended space is now filled with natural light and thoughtfully crafted, open areas. The innovative Tauranga accounting practice are a relaxed, welcoming and sophisticated team and we're thrilled to see them thriving in a space that better reflects their brand personality. Check out the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/g4pP7E5e Special thanks to our talented Steve Mills for leading this successful project. 📷 Arie Stokes + Avenue Media Furniture by Harrows & Cemac

Sport Waikato recently revamped their operations in the local community and needed to update their headquarters to match their new approach. Drawing inspiration from their collaborative work and focus on activity, we designed a new layout and finishes palette. Within the expansive open office, we established zones for concentration, teamwork, and sharing. By organising teams and tenants into efficient neighbourhoods, we reclaimed space for a central area featuring booths, lounges, hot desks, project spaces, and resource areas. A big shout-out to Sport Waikato as they continue their mission to influence, impact, and lead meaningful change, inspiring greater activity in our communities. Big thanks also to the Designwell team for their hard work on this project – lead by Steve Mills. Read more about this project here https://lnkd.in/gWtrUuiv Build by Tika Interiors LTD Acoustics by Christopher Metcalfe Furniture by Harrows and Cemac Flooring by Complete Flooring

Lodge Real Estate is an iconic Hamilton business and has supported the city as the bridge between people and place for over 50 years. In parallel with a brand refresh by Daymark, we helped the teams at Lodge with a flagship headquarters for divisions across Residential, Commercial and Property Management. The client vision was to create a beautiful, brand-centric space where all team members could authentically connect, collaborate and elevate their daily work. The ground floor greets agents, buyers and vendors with an informal, humming social space that sets the tone for hospitality and creates a platform for relationships to be built. The auction space is cleverly connected to the social space and the use of large format curtains allow overflow for larger events. Acoustic quality was strategically layered through all meeting spaces and work neighborhoods, and convenient breakout lounges and furniture provide plenty of moments for rest and connection. The end result is a workspace that truly embodies the brand's new tagline "You Belong Here" and is a daily reminder to all that the Lodge team and clients are truly valued and supported by an industry leader. Construction: Downey Construction Ltd Design leads: Steve Mills, Jacki Welten, kane wenmoth Joinery: Colourform Joinery Furniture: Cemac and Harrows Photography: Arie Stokes Signage: NZ Sign Co

We're hiring! We are looking for an Interior Support / Specifier, who will play a pivotal role in supporting the design team with the selection, procurement and accurate specification of furniture, lighting, decor, colours, materials and finishes. The ideal candidate is a positive and detail-oriented person with a deep knowledge of New Zealand interior suppliers. Sound like you? Learn more below: https://lnkd.in/gxuR5bpA

Dynamo6 is an independent and fresh thinking technology company based in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton. As a brand they embody creativity, innovation and being bold. We worked with Dynamo6 co-founder, Penny Matich, on their new HQ in the Made of Hamilton East precinct. It is as bold as they come with striking, vivid colour pops which bring energy and vibrancy to their spaces, and striking graphics that layer in brand pops and an epic owl robot mural (painted by a D6 team member!) that cleverly conceals service doors beyond. A neon threshold guards the entry to the main staff social space, where sweeping views over the Waikato Awa and Pirongia Maunga beyond are enjoyed. The use of strand board, drapes and planting help soften the vivid scheme and bring a calm setting to the main work-desk areas. Thanks to Stark Property for project management and construction and the Dynamo6 leadership Igor Matich for being courageous with your design brief. #commercialinteriors #workplacedesign

Known for their sophisticated websites, N4 Studio® approached us for a destination worthy office design that functioned flawlessly and reflected their minimalist approach to design. Located along the edge of the Waikato river path the new office is hunkered down in the bustling precinct of Made in Hamilton East. Our interior experience focuses on a generous front of house landing kitchen connected to handy meeting and focus spaces to keep the main work stations distraction-free. Materiality celebrates the 1960’s base build construction and layers on a palette of fluted oak and white tile to bring calm and refinement to the spaces. #commercialinteriors #workplacedesign

Hey Linkedin whanau, We're on the hunt for a talented Design Studio Coordinator to join our crew. If you didn't already know, Daymark & Designwell are sister studios under one roof, specialising in branding and commercial interior design, we’re on a mission to bring great design to the regions of Aotearoa. Committed to creativity and excellence, we are seeking a driven and versatile Design Studio Coordinator to join our collaborative team and help our studio run seamlessly. There is potential for this role to grow into our Design Studio Manager role. 🚀 As a Design Studio Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the daily operations of our design studio. The ideal candidate is a positive and detail-oriented person and adept at working with creatives to get the best outcomes for our team and clients. This position involves a combination of studio & project coordination, and marketing assistance to ensure the seamless execution of design projects and our communications. If you're interested, or know someone who might be please check out the job ad 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHWNK7k2