Bistro Saine – Hotel Indigo Auckland

Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Status: Completed
Category: Hospitality Fit-Out (Hotel F&B)
Environment: Live / Operational Hotel

Project Overview

Chroma Group delivered the fit-out of Bistro Saine within Hotel Indigo Auckland as part of the hotel’s food and beverage offering. The works were undertaken within an operational hotel environment, requiring coordination with hotel operations and adjacent guest areas to maintain continuity of service throughout delivery.

Chroma Group was engaged early to work collaboratively with the client, brand, and consultant team, aligning delivery planning with programme, procurement, and operational requirements.

Feature (delivery-relevant)
The scope included delivery of a commercial kitchen, bar, and dining areas within a live hotel environment, requiring careful interface coordination with hotel operations and services.

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.

Project Details

Client: Ninety Four Feet
Hotel Brand: Hotel Indigo (IHG)
Designer: Ewert Leaf