By ALLISTARCOX
Drawing inspiration from the opulence and mystique of French Concession era Shanghai, Ancestral transformed an old 500sqm Blockbuster Video store into the exotic, hidden heart of the Orient. By turning its back on the street front and inserting a large internal courtyard at the rear of the building, Ancestral creates an intoxicating, multi-layered environment that rewards its intrepid and loyal patrons, unfolding over time to reveal its true beauty.
ALLISTARCOX is a boutique design practice with 30+ years of experience delivering award-winning architectural and interior concepts for hospitality, hotels, tourism, commercial and residential clients across New Zealand, Australia, China, Japan, Middle East and US.
Together, with our clients and collaborators, we have built a deep portfolio of culturally significant projects that change the way people socialise, work, live and travel for the better.
We strive for optimistic, place-based design responses that celebrate the aspirations, and values of the people and communities that inhabit them.
We create timeless environments that capture the zeitgeist, yet age gracefully, revealing their beauty over time, to ensure longevity and true sustainability.
We draw from three decades working with the world’s best to design beautiful spaces that are efficient and profitable to operate, and a joy to experience.
We offer expertise and support at every project stage from vision and concept development to design, detailing, contracting, pricing, art direction, procurement and project supervision.
Our body of 300+ projects is testament to the enduring, collaborative, creative partnerships we form with our clients.
Our spaces have played host to world-leaders, film stars, arts icons, music royalty and now hopefully you.