Aelia Duty Free

By Hierarchy Group

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Lagardère Travel Retail Ltd

Hierarchy Group were the Lead Designers for the expansion of Christchurch Airport's retail and hospitality offerings in International Departures, which included the creation of a new Aelia Duty Free Store spanning 2,000m². The design of the Aelia Store drew inspiration from iconic features of Christchurch and the South Island to create a strong sense of place within the store. For example, an angular timber mountain-scape ceiling was designed to represent the Southern Alps and connect different zones together. A graffiti wall featuring South Island flora and fauna served as the backdrop for the NZ Gifts area. A bespoke floral wallpaper highlighted the fragrance area and referenced Christchurch's reputation as the "Garden City," while other tourist attractions such as the Christchurch Tram, New Regent Street, and the Antigua Boat Sheds were also represented. To ensure passengers flowed naturally through the space, a neutral palette of timeless and elegant materials was used as a background to the more themed elements. The project was delivered over a seven-month build period that was split into three stages. One of the challenges was to ensure the existing Duty Free store could operate throughout the build, with minimal noise disruption to passengers and airport staff. The success of the project was due to thorough planning during the early design stages and clear and open communication with all parties involved throughout the project.

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At Hierarchy, we specialise in objective-led design. This means that we work closely with you to understand your commercial objectives and develop creative solutions that fit your budget. Our in-house quantity surveyor and construction management team collaborate with our designers to optimise cost and time efficiencies, while also leveraging our established relationships with consultants and contractors to ensure that we set realistic expectations. Our goal is to create a beautiful end result that aligns with your vision and financial goals, achieving the dream: the ‘pretty picture’ you can afford. 

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.