About project

The simple idea of dividing a long, narrow interior with a spine wall imparts a clear sense of order. A simple and elegant material palette of light timber and white walls complements the art on display. These spaces capture views of the treetops and port hills beyond, further enhancing the workspace environment.

project specifications

Workplace: 280 people incl. 35 partners
Floors: 3
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Website: www.chapmantripp.com

The CHallEnge

The challenge that Hansens faced was how to cut plywood with HPL (High Pressure Laminate) both top and bottom. Even though they were using solid tungsten carbide compression cutters electro coated with Titanium Aluminium CarboNitride, one of the toughest coatings available worldwide, the material wore the cutters out extremely quickly making it absolutely uneconomic.

THE RESULT

“Entrancing, beguiling, fascinating, a place you’d want to spend more time. Gives a whole new meaning to going into the office.” - Anne Gibson, Reporter, NZ Herald

THE SOLUTION

Tungsten & Tool were able to move Hansens team across to bespoke diamond cutters made specifically for cutting this diabolical ‘take no prisoners’ Plywood with huge success. “The cutters were more than adequate, they worked superbly," says one of the directors. 

Hansens delivers stunning and hard wearing interior joinery for commercial, corporate, retail and hospitality clients nationwide. Our team has experience in large-scale projects for office fit-outs, apartment fit-outs and fit-outs for aged care facilities throughout New Zealand.