Commercial project

Chalmers Street Retail Development

Client:
Hornby WMC
Location:
Christchurch New Zealand
Delivered:
2015

Chalmers Street Retail Development brings together six retail tenancies across 4,000 square metres, establishing a new standard for medium-scale retail in Hornby. The project combines practical planning with a strong street presence in a competitive leasing environment.

The buildings make full use of the permitted height, incorporating clerestory glazing to introduce natural light and a greater sense of scale within each tenancy. Individual shopfronts are angled to strengthen visual connection with the street, giving each retailer a distinct identity while contributing to a cohesive overall form.

Rear truck access to all tenancies supports efficient servicing without compromising the public interface. Together, the considered massing, daylighting strategy and functional layout deliver economical, flexible retail spaces that have been well received in the market.