Landlords take note!

This ole house has had some tough customers, and it was starting to show. Southerly’s talent made this space come to life with a minimalist approach that created the opportunity for the right tenant to make an emotional connection with the space. The new long-term tenants could not be happier.

The first job was to empty the house of the last tenants abandoned belongings. The house had an old varnished floor that was peeling, marks and dents on walls, wall linings ripped off, doors smashed in, trashed shower and carpets. Southerly’s completed the refresh from top to bottom, fixing all of the damaged woodwork, sourcing and replacing the damaged period damaged doors. One room was completely stripped back and had insulation, Gib board and finish carpentry installed. The entire house was painted throughout, then a new shower lining and enclosure was installed, along with a splash back for the kitchen. Southerly’s even gave the concrete bench top a quick grind and seal to bring it back to life. Anything that looked wrong was made right, from the gardens to the clothesline.

The Landlord rented the house out at lightening speed and is earning an extra 25% in rent.

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Preferred suppliers to Wairongoa Springs

Wairongoa Springs was in a poor state when it was taken over by the new owner, this 9.6 ha North Taieri property has appointed Southerly’s to guide the rejuvenation of it’s dynamic elements into a thriving and rewarding space.

The property is subject to a Queen Elizabeth II Open Space Covenant (QE II Trust) and boasts a mineral water spring that once held international acclaim, and enjoys a mature homestead designed by architects Mason and Wales. The spring is surrounded by an exotic arboretum planted by the Thompsons, who also used the spring to support their lemonade and cordial brand. The balance is farmland which is now adopting chemical free, age old farming principals to regenerate soils and pastures.

Southerly’s discovered previous alterations and additions to the home had not been granted code of compliance. In addition, Southerly’s provided advice on better ways to improve the home and properties performance and comfort. The arboretum and amenities supporting the springs also require substantial work. Southerly’s are managing professionals from Otago University, the Dunedin City Council and the QE II Trust, and others to identify and protect natural and built assets, while making improvements within the QE II covenants, and acknowledging the preserving the heritage of this historically and naturally important place.

Southerly’s work here will be ongoing in providing consultancy, sourcing and implementing the relative skill sets to see the work accomplished within the programmed scope, brief and relevant legislation that holds this property dear to New Zealand.

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Enduring design is a winner for Stashh

This interior design project is a great example of how keeping its simple and attention to detail can maximise a limited space while remaining upbeat and appealing.

Stashh sells high end women’s fashion in a small suburban shopping complex. The challenges were the small footprint, and needing to incorporate stock storage, changing rooms, staff and client’s refreshment amenities and of course allowing the clothing to be centre stage and uncluttered. This was achieved by letting light filter in and be reflected into areas of importance. This was achieved with white walls and enormous sliding mirrors. These features were balanced with a raw concrete and timber ceiling and cement rendered floor to which both added a sense of timelessness to the space. I included a large curved wall to hide the spacious changing rooms, this also gave the room elegance by removing the “boxed” feeling from the space. With complimentary low-key fittings and highly functional yet peered back counter this space has received numerous compliments from the fashion industries sales reps and loyal returning client base. The most interesting point here the owners have not changed a thing.

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Marine South

Marine South was growing rapidly and required a building to house a sales display area, a service workshop, staffroom, restrooms and management quarters. The challenge was achieving a pivotal arrangement so staff could easily operate all facets of the business with ease.

This building is about 15 years old and its profile identifies with current new builds. I identified we were housing and selling leading technology therefore the buildings identity needed to offer this as a destination for its growing client base. While the client did reduce my initial design, colouring and other detailing, we worked them to blend their touches.

To this day the building still stands proud and has kept their business thriving.

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