Journal

Want a closer look at what's happening at the Element 17 headquarters? Take a look at weekly journal entries featuring what we're currently working on, what's been inspiring us lately, and what gets our creative juices flowing.

Adding value and profit by using an interior designer

4 June 2019

It almost feels like relief to a Designer when a client gives their full trust and faith to them that will ultimately lead to a leading edge in their business... Read journal entry

Cinema coming to the Art Centre

6 December 2018

It is awesome to be part of the family creating 2 cinemas in the Art Centre in Christchurch. The building it is nestled in has been fully refurbished and the... Read journal entry

Is going green in your interior design worth It or is it just a fad?

19 May 2017

I keep asking myself this question. As members of the New Zealand Green Building Council we try to push this issue within our design philosophy. Read journal entry

What a cool cafe!

19 May 2017

The interior fit out in Coffee culture in Hamilton was completed by Element 17 in 2014, we had a recent visit over the long weekend and it is just a... Read journal entry

Acoustics in Good Interior Design

23 February 2017

Well I had a great day at the cricket yesterday with some friends of business (as I would like to call them!) and while sitting in the crowd I enjoyed... Read journal entry

THE APPEAL OF CHRISTCHURCH - WHY STAY?

9 November 2016

That was the question that was asked of my team at Element 17 at the conclusion of the interior fitout of the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce. Read journal entry

Sphere is here

1 September 2016

If you're up to speed with the new way to post your holiday destination on Facebook you would have seen the photos popping up on your friends news feed of... Read journal entry

What makes a Cool Office?

15 August 2016

Read journal entry

The Definition of Outdoor Smoking Areas

8 June 2016

I had a meeting today with a regional smoke free enforcement officer an discussed what makes an outdoor area a smoke free area or not. Read journal entry

Does an open plan office environment work?

3 June 2016

The question gets asked of us constantly. What is better? Open plan or individual offices? I have come to the conclusion that it is really down to the culture of... Read journal entry

1 2