Wonder Group

@wonder.group_
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09 302 2211
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About

We design & build special interiors
of all shapes & sizes.

We are a full-service interior design studio based in Auckland, New Zealand.

We work with emerging businesses looking to stand apart, who challenge conventions and push for better. We’re experts at delivering ‘Gucci on a Glassons budget’ & do our best work within tight project constraints.

We partner with you from concept right through to the finished space, designing fit-outs that cover everything from the architectural layout to the artwork on the walls.

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Hospitality

— Bars, Cafes & Restaurants

Retail

— Stores, Experiences & Pop-Ups

Commercial

— Workspace, Offices & Developments

Our Design Process

Our process is designed to produce highly creative, cohesive, well-planned & finely detailed spaces - always with a touch of daring.

We engage a range of consultants, engineers, trades & artisans on any given project to ensure a strong quality of built work.

  • Concept Design

    Developing the creative idea, resolving the floorplan & establishing key features.

  • Building Consent

    Submission of all architectural drawings, specifications & consultants info. to council - if required.

  • For Price

    All design documentation complete with schedules of materiality, fixtures & finishes for pricing with contractors.

  • Contractor Pricing

    Drawings submitted to contractors, trades, artisans & suppliers for project pricing.

  • For Build

    Any adjustments to materials & finishe captured following review of pricing to ensure project is within allocated budget.

  • Procurement


    Purchasing & delivery management of all client supplied fixtures, fittings, furniture & equipment.

  • Fit-Out Assistance

    Quality control of all on-site works, including styling & photography prior to opening.

It’s our job to
design your dream space.

We don’t carry a particular aesthetic. Instead, we work with you to achieve a unique direction within every project.

"
Buster is a weapon in design and taking an idea, conceptualising it and expressing it thoughtfully in an interior.

We are stoked to see the barrier manifest itself in our store. It helps us communicate the Aotea narrative by having little stories of the island throughout.

Really cool to work with.
"

— Tama Toki of Aotea

"
Wonder were wonderful to work with, the whole way through.

They delivered a beautiful response to a challenging brief, timeline and budget.

The were magic on design, communication and getting the right people to create the work - the whole package.

We're delighted with the result.
"

— Simon Pound of Ingrid Starnes

"
It's like they are one of the team!

It's not often brief's are smashed on the first presentation.

They know what they are doing & had our total trust.
"

— Sam Hickey of Asuwere

"
The project has been seamless start to finish.

I absolutely LOVE working with Wonder... they just get's it and not one thing has gone wrong.

I'm so in love with what Wonder have created, we were so lucky to find them.

They have taken every bit of stress away from the project and produced the most beautiful space.
"

— Nicole Kelly of Papinelle

"
Buster is a weapon in design and taking an idea, conceptualising it and expressing it thoughtfully in an interior.

We are stoked to see the barrier manifest itself in our store. It helps us communicate the Aotea narrative by having little stories of the island throughout.

Really cool to work with.
"

— Tama Toki of Aotea

"
Wonder were wonderful to work with, the whole way through.

They delivered a beautiful response to a challenging brief, timeline and budget.

The were magic on design, communication and getting the right people to create the work - the whole package.

We're delighted with the result.
"

— Simon Pound of Ingrid Starnes

"
It's like they are one of the team!

It's not often brief's are smashed on the first presentation.

They know what they are doing & had our total trust.
"

— Sam Hickey of Asuwere

"
The project has been seamless start to finish.

I absolutely LOVE working with Wonder... they just get's it and not one thing has gone wrong.

I'm so in love with what Wonder have created, we were so lucky to find them.

They have taken every bit of stress away from the project and produced the most beautiful space.
"

— Nicole Kelly of Papinelle

Additional Services

Although our key focus remains on building remarkable interiors, our input & assistance on projects can take many forms.

  • Graphic & Brand Design

    With many clients beginning their project with a fresh idea, Wonder often partners to assist on naming, logo design and brand identity works.

  • Signage & Wayfinding

    Well executed signage is an important layer of the spatial delivery. We design both 2D & 3D signage within all of our projects.

  • Art & Styling

    Art brinigs the attitude. We like to very carefully curate the dressing of a space, commissioning bespoke features for most projects.

  • Rendering & Visualisation

    When required, Wonder can create high-quality 3D renders for marketing, promotional or stakeholder sign-off purposes.

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We have a studio portfolio available to release if you are
interested in working with Wonder.

Enter your details below, and we'll get one across to you.

Frequently asked
questions

There are a million questions at the beginning of any project.
Book a callback to talk through any of yours.

  • How long does the design process take?

    All projects vary depending on their size & requirements, and are largely influenced by council consents & build times.
    We have worked on projects from start to completion in 4 weeks, and others that span over a year.

    As a guideline;
    Concept Design — 2 - 3 Weeks
    Building Consent — 4 - 6 Weeks
    Pricing Issue — 2 - 4 Weeks
    Construction Issue — 1 - 2 Weeks
    Fit-Out — 2 - 8 Weeks

    The best way to get an outline of timing is to talk to us - book a callback & we’ll start from there.

  • What are your fees?

    Fees are largely dependent on project scale, and defined by the time our studio will spend on the project.
    These can range between roughly 8-25% of the project budget, dependent on how much Wonder time you need.
    We offer fee proposals free of charge, book a callback & we’ll look into it for you.

  • What parts of the project don’t you do?

    — Liquor licensing, food hygiene licenses & other operational permits.
    — The physical fit-out & build - we engage external contractors on all projects.

  • Do you project manage fit-outs?

    For projects less than 100k we can offer our services for project managent, case-by-case.
    For larger jobs, we outsource the project management but stay very close to the build, visiting most jobs on a weekly basis through fit-out to ensure quality of the built work.

  • We’re interested in sustainability. Is this something you have expertise in?

    Utilising sustainable materials, processes & environmental design is rigorously persued within every project.
    We work closely with our suppliers to find competitive options that have clear tracability.

    If this is of special importance to you, we form a clear set of expectations at the project briefing to carry through.

  • Do you have any references or testimonials?

    I’ve collaborated with Buster on five projects including 3 Burger Burgers. I love the culture he champions, doing away with formal and institutionalised client/designer relationships. With all his clients, relationships are more like friendship-based partnerships. This is very unique. We’re casual - we text, we send each other inspirations on Instagram, we don’t keep minutes or hide behind professionalism. Our relationship feels much more genuine and therefore as a designer, he’s even more accountable. I also like how fluid he is, and his willingness to constantly evolve. As a designer, he truly considers form and function; he is immensely creative, talented, and wonderful to work with.

    — Mimi Gilmour of Burger Burger


    Wonder were wonderful to work with, the whole way through. They delivered a beautiful response to a challenging brief, timeline and budget. The were magic on design, communication and getting the right people to create the work - the whole package. We're delighted with the result.

    — Simon Pound of Ingrid Starnes


    Wonder is EPIC - I can only rave. I had the best time working with Buster & Katrina. They got me straight away and totally nailed it. Bring on the next project.

    — Kelly Karam of Blush Florists


    It's like they are one of the team! It's not often brief's are smashed on the first presentation. They know what they are doing & had our total trust.

    — Sam Hickey of Asuwere


    Buster is a weapon in design and taking an idea, conceptualising it and expressing it thoughtfully in an interior. Really cool working to work with, we are stoked to see the barrier manifest itself in our store. It helps us communicate the Aotea narrative by having little pieces of the island in our store.

    — Tama Toki of Aotea


    The project has been seamless start to finish. I absolutely LOVE working with Buster.. he just get's it and not one thing has gone wrong. I'm so in love with what Wonder have created, we were so lucky to find them. They have taken every bit of stress away from the project and produced the most beautiful space.

    — Nicole Kelly of Papinelle