Bistro Saine, Auckland
Chroma Group successfully delivered the high-end fit-out of Bistro Saine and the ground floor public spaces within Hotel Indigo Auckland, creating a sophisticated French-inspired dining destination and welcoming hotel arrival experience for client Ninety Four Feet. Delivered under an early negotiated arrangement, Chroma Group managed procurement, programme coordination, and construction from a cold shell tenancy, delivering the hotel lobby, reception, Bistro Saine restaurant, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, bespoke joinery, custom lighting, coordinated building services, and premium wall and floor finishes. Designed as a refined interpretation of the classic French bistro, the project showcases elegant detailing and high-quality craftsmanship that reflects the Hotel Indigo brand's commitment to distinctive design and premium guest experiences. Delivered within an operational hotel environment, the project required carefully planned staging, long-lead procurement management, and close coordination with the client, IHG, consultants, suppliers, and hotel operations to maintain continuity of service and align construction activities with programme and operational requirements. Through collaborative delivery, meticulous execution, and rigorous quality management, Chroma Group successfully realised the client's design vision while meeting the exacting operational, programme, and quality standards expected of an international lifestyle hotel brand.
Designer: Ewert Leaf
Client: Ninety Four Feet
Completed: June 2025
Delivery Capability & Execution
Engagement Model
Chroma Group was engaged under an early or negotiated delivery arrangement, enabling coordination of design intent, buildability, and procurement planning prior to and during construction.
Operating Environment
Works were delivered within an operational hotel, requiring coordination with hotel management to manage guest movement, public interfaces, and continuity of service.
Delivery Constraints
The project involved programme coordination, long-lead procurement considerations, interface management with hotel operations, and quality requirements associated with a public-facing hospitality venue.
Execution Approach
Delivery was managed through planned staging and sequencing, with coordination across consultants, suppliers, and hotel operations to align construction activities with operational and programme requirements.
Quality & Safety Controls
Quality and safety were managed through established construction controls appropriate to a public-facing hospitality environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory, brand, and operational expectations.
Collaboration & Outcome
Chroma Group worked closely with the client, IHG, and the consultant team to deliver Bistro Saine in line with design intent and programme requirements, while maintaining hotel operations and guest experience throughout the project.