Michael Kors
Manawa Bay, Auckland
Michael Kors is a globally recognised luxury fashion designer with stores in some of the most reputable fashion districts in the world. In collaboration with Woodland Shopfitting, Michael Kors opened their third New Zealand location.
This project was Woodland’s first time bringing this iconic global brand to life, and we could not be happier with the results. With a clean and well-designed plan for this corner tenancy retail store, our talented in-house team expertly installed custom joinery supplied by Michael Kors. Working with custom joinery supplied by the client can always feel as if our team are going in blind, but the communication and collaboration between our team and the Michael Kors team resulted in a seamless fit out.
Dedicating over 1,200 hours, our team produced an immaculate fit out for both the front and back of house, in which usability and longevity were of the highest importance. The Manawa Bay Michael Kors store totals out to 310 square metres. Our team treated this space with the highest respect and ensured that every step of the way we prioritized quality craftsmanship through collaboration, knowledge and innovation.
Our team prides themselves on delivering joinery that is built to withstand the never-ending trend cycles, as well as the general wear and tear of a busy retail store. Constructing timeless fit outs of core importance to Woodland Shopfitting and is a consistent goal no matter the project. Michael Kors “combines the latest trends with his signature timeless aesthetic” and the timeless joinery crafted by our talented team, Michael Kors’ collection will continue to sit proudly in this classy space.
In collaboration with Goldsworthy Sheetmetal, we encapsulated the store with 30 metres of glass. Goldsworthy Sheetmetal constructed the curved powder coated structural steel that houses the glass. Elevating the space and attracting customers into the light and free flowing space that is Michael Kors Manawa Bay, the glass store front emits a feeling of luxury like no other. Installing 30 metres of curved glass proved to be a challenge for our team, however, bringing to life the vision of the Michael Kors team was more than enough motivation and when paired with the preplanning and preparation our team took, we could not be happier with the result.
The lush lighting fixtures elevate the high storefront and reinforce the luxury brand perception. The ambiance and mood sets an inviting tone to the store, and the use of spotlighting allows the customers’ attention to be drawn to the products. Woodland Shopfitting worked alongside Britten Electrical to create a sophisticated atmosphere where the customer feels at ease during their retail experience with Michael Kors.
Our collaboration with Michael Kors has made for the ideal retail experience. A well-lit space, constructed with ease for the consumer in mind, paired with skillfully fitted joinery brought Michael Kors’ vision to life.
