Tendering. It can feel like a bit of a minefield in this industry. There is so much to consider – from sifting out hidden costs to comparing quality with price tags – that it’s no wonder brands find it one of the trickiest parts of...
As a new and quickly growing precinct in the heart of Auckland City, Commercial Bay has a lot to live up to for its visitors. In an effort to revitalise an older space, the owners of Kome envisioned a vibrant, engaging space for the new...
When all is said and done on a fit-out project, what is it that people really notice? Of course, the layout, design, lighting and concept are all immensely important, oftentimes the biggest pitfalls are in the details....
What does it take to breathe new life into a community? At Maygrove Retirement Village, it began with a simple yet powerful idea: to create spaces where residents could thrive, connect, and feel truly at home. Maygrove’s leaders knew it was time for a refresh, so...
From an old industrial butchery to an inviting, versatile bar and events space, The Brownzy’s new spot is living up to its long and legendary history – thanks to the enormous efforts of fit-out specialists Datum Projects, architect Sophie Burns, and owner Craig Rendle. A vision...
Every fit-out project has its quirks and challenges – but for the glamorous and coveted new location for Christian Louboutin, there were more than a few unusual turns in the road. Christian Louboutin is an internationally-renowned luxury brand selling shoes, bags, and accessories – you’ll probably...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you work on as many fit-out projects as we do, staying efficient is key. Whether it’s pricing up a new job, organising sub-contractors, managing costs, or communicating progress, there’s a lot involved – and a lot of people who have to coordinate their activities....
Silky Otter have been growing their reputation as stand-outs in their communities. With great movies, gourmet menus, elegant finishes and a welcoming feel designed to welcome everyone, Silky Otter offers a modern and luxurious experience for moviegoers. Naturally, Datum were very keen to be a...
Some of you know that about a year ago Datum Projects bought a joinery manufacturing company called Image Interiors. No, we’re not aiming for world domination in the fit-out industry… Image is a standalone, specialist joinery company with its own client base. We bought it...
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and at Datum, it’s a cause close to our hearts. As a business and a country, we’ve all gone through a lot of change. We've had to make big adjustments in the way we work and live our lives, and...
Petone in Wellington just became a red-hot destination with the opening of a brand-new Torpedo 7. The store is a new concept for the outdoor adventure brand, boasting a ‘spec’d up’ look that is the first of its kind in New Zealand. The materials, layout,...
The South Seas Hotel on Stewart Island is often touted as ‘the last pub before Antarctica’. Well, Datum can now claim ‘the fit-out/s closest to the icy continent’ with a run of shops in Invercargill’s newest shopping centre, Invercargill Central. Datum’s had a growing slate of work in...
Located in a downtown Auckland laneway, DELI di BOSSI is an exciting new deli delivering an authentic taste of Italy to punters in the CBD. The family-owned store sits alongside its soon-to-be-open ‘big brother’, Bossi restaurant. The Italian family behind Bossi was determined to deliver a...
With a wealth of experience in the human resources and recruitment space (both in New Zealand and overseas), Mel knows that working in a great environment can make all the difference for team members. That’s why she works hard in her role as People and...
When Datum Project Manager Daniel Stil was charged with managing the fit-out of the golf shop at Queenstown’s prestigious Millbrook Resort, the keen golfer hoped he might be able to fit in the odd round at the end of his working day. Cue Auckland’s 107-day...
The bathroom might be the smallest room in a home (or in this case, office tower) but it’s often the trickiest to plan and renovate. Since it involves ripping out old fixtures, upgrading plumbing, hardware, walls and floors, a bathroom renovation can quickly blow out...
The fit-out of one of Ponsonby’s hottest new restaurants, Inca, was another chance for Datum Projects to showcase its flexibility in delivery and execution. Delivering a high-end space with many bespoke elements, the finished product is one Datum is justifiably proud of. Datum Managing Director Seth...
When you’re tasked with creating an upmarket showroom frequented by architects, designers, and those seeking high-end flooring products, you need to make sure you engage perfectionists when it comes to fitting the space out. Luckily that’s what interior design studio Wonder got when they called...
Numbers show that around less than 30 percent of board directors in New Zealand are women, but Datum Projects board member Christine Woods is happy to be counted among them. A full time academic at the University of Auckland Business School, Christine has recently been made...
It’s been an exciting time at Datum of late, with the arrival of some shiny new toys and tools to enhance the business and allow us to really ramp up our production capability. NEW MACHINERY In December, we took possession of our new CNC router machine, which...
The issues around supply of building product and cost blow-outs have been front and centre in the news lately. One outlet reports that the price of building products sold in New Zealand has increased by 34 percent on average during the past 12 months – something...
If you’re familiar with Auckland’s Viaduct on any night, you’re probably familiar with Danny Doolan’s. It’s an Auckland institution, having delivered Irish charm, good food and drink, and many nights of live music and dancing in their iconic waterfront spot since 2000. The Datum team were...
The Datum team relished the chance to work on 2degrees’ latest store at Westfield Newmarket and create a light, airy space with innovative displays and a future-proof fit-out. Having worked with 2degrees on their Sylvia Park retail space, this was an opportunity to start from...
There are several things that we pride ourselves on at Datum. One of them is being able to roll with the punches and deal with challenges as they arise. And boy, was this skill tested in our recent project at Seed Sylvia Park! Bringing a new...
There’s no denying that the price of fit-outs has increased in recent years. With new council requirements, the rising costs of materials and labour, and updated structural regulations, providers like us have to work extra hard to deliver quality fit-outs to tight budgets. So what do...