A study in conscious design - where calm professionalism meets purposeful connection.
Milford Asset Management’s office in the heart of Auckland, designed by Wingates, demonstrates how reinventing existing spaces with thoughtful interiors and furniture selection can transform a workspace in a way that celebrates connection. The space reflects a growing movement in workplace design: doing more with what you already have.
Rather than starting from scratch, the design team embraced the opportunity to retain and repurpose existing furniture that Harrows supplied a number of years ago. Quality solid timber designs like the Pi Leaner and Cleo Chairs are seamlessly integrated with new designs like the Terete Leaner and Link Display System. This approach not only supported sustainability goals but also preserved the familiar elements that staff had already connected with.
Strategically placed, the furniture now acts as both a functional asset and a spatial guide—supporting movement, encouraging interaction, and creating moments of calm throughout the workplace. The result is a space that feels both refreshed and rooted, where every element contributes to a sense of continuity and connection.
"Harrows had a range of quality furniture in the client’s existing fit-out, which we aimed to retain and repurpose wherever possible. Their team was highly accommodating with adapting existing pieces and providing new furniture to suit the new space"
