In 2014, Chow:Hill worked alongside the Ebbett Group to develop a Master-plan for their multi-dealership operation within the CBD. The outcome of the Master-plan was to split the four on-site dealerships between two sites, which resulted in the Ebbett Group purchasing a greenfield site in Hamilton East for a new purpose built Audi and Volkswagen Dealership. Brian Rastrick worked closely with the Ebbett Group, the vehicle importers European Motor Distributors and the corporate identity (CI) architects from each brand to develop the scheme from a bulk & location study to a developed design concept from which Resource Consent was granted.
Chow:Hill lead a team of consultants throughout the design phases which faced and overcame budget, CI and programme challenges. The project was procured through a negotiated contractor tender with construction commencing in November 2014; completion of the project is programmed for October 2015.
The dealership is comprised of two eight-car showrooms, shared workshop and parts facility each designed to specific corporate identity guidelines. The showrooms have been positioned on the street front to give a high street retail experience. Centred between the showrooms is a public café and plaza space.
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