When we engaged with Studio DB, we shared a vison of utilisation of some space on the ground floor here, and out of that vision we worked together on a plan and one of the the key bits we really liked about Studio DB was their willingness to engage other artists and cultural people to being that vision to life which ultimately has lead to this whanua hub we are standing in today that looked exactly like the vision that was plan end a year before it.

Studio DB were proactive in their approach while running out progressive budgeting after key design revisions. They listened to our needs and while keeping the space functional and clean, they maximised the floor space to get the best return on investment for us.

From conception to completion, Studio DB delivered an inspirational yet highly functional office design on time and within budget. They took care of everything from the onset and kept us informed every step of the way.

Studio DB created a modern, professional, and state of the art showroom. We chose Studio DB because they were local and provided both quality products and quality finish in work. Studio DB made a great office space that has increased staff morale, productivity and general well-being.

Their process enables projects to be completed quickly from concept to completion, while maintaining a high level of quality in the finished product. While they are a design led project management firm, they realise that fit outs have to be on budget for it to work for the tenant, and ultimately for a lease to proceed.

What really stood out, listening to the approach from Studio DBs is their collaborative and inclusive approach in evaluating our options and developing a strategy for our future workplace. They will conduct 1:1 interviews, employee surveys and build design teams that will help to develop customized strategies that are in line with our ways of working and thinking.

Studio DB recently completed 3500sqm of landlord and tenant works over 4 full floors in one of the commercial buildings that Barfoot manages. Studio DB completed the project within a timeframe and within budget being very professional and efficient. They were involved with the total demolition of the site, complete base build, and full fit-ou for the tenant.

Studio DB have been instrumental in assisting with the leasing of a tricky vacancy in my property at 5 High St. Studio DB carried out the small amount of works that the tenant required in a professional manner. Whilst this was a small job for them in terms of both renders and works, it added a lot of value to the leasing process and therefore to the owners.

We retained your firm again as we enjoyed working with you when you completed our prior office fit out nine years ago – that fit out proved to be very functional and effective for the full nine years and it is still in excellent condition after intensive use. There is always some trepidation when a new office fit out is commissioned as to whether it will ‘work’. We utilised your design and layout process because the previous fit out had been so successful and accepted your recommendations for equipment, layout, colour coordination and office functionality. The pure workstation configuration is practical, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. The results speak for itself – our team members are all readily enjoying the new environment. We have received many compliments from clients as to layout and colour coordination and this has greatly eased the transition to a new location.

I know I speak for myself and the Board of Directors when I say we have been blown away by the transformation of our offices and Chapel. From the outset we put some very tight parameters on you and your team to work within, you made a difficult job seem easy. 

Sudburys engaged Studio DB with a design brief to lift our team productivity and workflow processes. Studio DB offered us more than just a product. They offered us a solution displaying extensive understanding and experience regarding office systems and workflows. The quality of their products and their knowledge of effective workflow environments has benefited our business operation. 

He Mihi Maioha Ki A Studio DB. To acknowledge your professional contributions in transforming our work environment. Your commitment in providing us with an excellent service and acting with integrity is deeply appreciated.

Having contracted the team at Studio DB for the fit out of our commercial office space, I was very impressed by the interior design plans they produced and the way they took care of all our needs. Studio DB helped with the construction of the project, as well as carrying out the paintwork, installing the electrical systems, mechanical along with custom manufacturing and installing the furniture.

Our brief to Studio DB was for a modern streamlined office environment that would work well for both departments and that our team would be proud of. A communal kitchen/break out area where both departments could come together and relax was also important. What we received was our new office was delivered in a thoroughly professional manner. The Studio DB team were a delight to work with.

The big advantage of using Studio DB for our building fit-out came from the direct and quick communications between the Studio DB personnel who were managing the construction and us the customer. The multitude of decisions, changes, and add-ons that arose during the project were quickly discussed and resolved without the need for dealing with others.

Studio DB has managed fit out works for AMP Capital on a building in Auckland. The process through original concept, design, pricing, and eventual project management was handled very professionally and having all those services under the Studio DB banner made the process very smooth and easy to navigate. 

They took over a bare attic and delivered a finished product, fully furnished, on time and on budget, that we believe is now the finest office in the Far North!

Thank you from all of us to you and the team for your efforts to ensure a smooth delivery of the project. We are all delighted with our new premises and very happy indeed with the results.

As a Director at White Associates, I can confidently recommend the service we received from Studio DB. Their team not only provided an exceptional response but a well-considered, educated, and appropriately aligned solution for our business. They delivered a clear and practical workplace strategy, enabling us to make a well-informed decision about whether to renew our lease or relocate our Auckland office.