Hotel Indigo Auckland - Reception & Lobby
Chroma Group successfully delivered the reception and lobby fit-out for Hotel Indigo Auckland, New Zealand’s first Hotel Indigo, creating a distinctive arrival experience that reflects the brand’s premium hospitality standards.
Engaged early under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) arrangement, Chroma Group collaborated closely with 94 Feet, IHG, and the consultant team throughout design development, buildability, procurement, and delivery planning. Chroma Group took possession of the space as part of an integrated fitout, requiring careful planning with the client and the base builder while delivering complex front-of-house joinery and high-end architectural finishes. Signature features included curved brass-clad reception desks, marble skirting seamlessly integrated into bespoke banquette seating, striking end-grain feature flooring, and meticulously detailed finishes, demonstrating Chroma Group’s commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and precision in delivering premium hospitality environments.
Completed: December 2024
Designer: Ewert Leaf
Client: Ninety Four Feet
Delivery Capability & Execution
Engagement Model
Chroma Group was engaged under a negotiated delivery arrangement with ample lead-in time to provide early input into buildability, procurement planning, and coordination prior to construction commencement.
Operating Environment
Works were delivered within an integrated fitout, requiring close coordination with the client and base builder.
Delivery Constraints
The project involved brand approval requirements, high-quality front-of-house finishes, programme coordination, and access constraints associated with a public-facing hotel environment.
Project Details
Client: Ninety Four Feet
Hotel Brand: Hotel Indigo (IHG)
Designer: Ewert Leaf
Scope: Interior fit-out of reception and lobby areas, including joinery and architectural finishes
Execution Approach
Delivery was managed through planned staging and sequencing, with coordination across consultants, suppliers, base builder and the client to align construction activities with programme requirements.
Quality & Safety Controls
Quality and safety were managed through established construction controls appropriate to an integrated fitout 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 the reception and lobby spaces in line with design intent, programme requirements, and brand standards.