Journal | Element 17

News and Updates

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.

So want to know about me? Steve at Element 17?

Its always great to reflect on who you are and how you got to be where you are. I recently was asked for an interview from Resene and it wa...

Adding value and profit by using an interior designer

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...

Cinema coming to the Art Centre

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 r...

Acoustics in Good Interior Design

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...

THE APPEAL OF CHRISTCHURCH - WHY STAY?

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 ...

The Definition of Outdoor Smoking Areas

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. By c...