85 Fort Street

RCP managed a restoration and refurbishment project in the Auckland CBD, comprising the nine-story Chelsea House and adjacent H.E. Shacklock Warehouse.

The buildings were constructed in the early 1900s and 1960s respectively and are steeped in history as the former head office for the Colonial Sugar Refining Company and a warehouse for New Zealand's leading oven manufacturers. The refurbishment created a shared footprint and interconnecting services laneway between both buildings, preserving their historic facades while introducing modern amenities.

During the interior fitout demolition there was a surprise discovery of beautiful mosaic tile works by NZ artist, Milan Mrkusich in the lobby and in the bathrooms. This changed the direction in which architect’s Fearonhay chose to present the interior and in which it was marketed to prospective tenants.