The project involved a full refurbishment of the Nelson Building Society’s (NBS) flagship facility, where the company has been based since 1910. The project involved a full refit including replacement of all existing services with new, energy efficient systems. With the fit-out largely complete, the roof and support structure were fully redesigned and replaced.

The reason for this was because the existing roof was in poor condition with significant leaks found during construction. Structural upgrades to brace and infill a large floor void were required, featuring a significant portal frame of structural steel.

This work took place within the existing building shell with its only access from Nelson’s busiest pedestrian street. Despite these challenges, the internal fit out was completed to a very high standard and continues to serve as the flagship NBS office.

This project won a Silver Award in the Commercial Fit-Out category at the 2022 Master Builders Commercial Project Awards.