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. Completed within a live operating hotel, the project required careful staging and coordination to maintain guest access and operational continuity 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 an ECI arrangement, providing early input into buildability, procurement planning, and coordination prior to construction commencement.
Operating Environment
Works were delivered within an operational hotel, requiring close coordination with hotel management to manage guest movement, public interfaces, and continuity of service.
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.
Execution Approach
Delivery was managed through planned staging and sequencing, with coordination across consultants, suppliers, and hotel operations to align construction activities with programme and operational 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 the reception and lobby spaces in line with design intent, programme requirements, and brand standards, while maintaining operational continuity within the hotel.
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