Hardy & Harper – Retail Fit-Out, Melbourne CBD
Sector: Retail | Project Duration: 1 Month | Scale: Full store delivery in 4 weeks
Client Challenge: Feasibility Stage
Hardy & Harper engaged Associated Projects to deliver a flagship retail fit-out in Melbourne’s CBD within a strict one-month window. The project required merging two existing tenancies and managing complex floor-level variations, all while aligning with an international supply chain for custom fixtures. Through early feasibility reviews and budgeting support, we developed practical solutions to overcome these retail fit-out feasibility challenges and ensure the project remained on time and on budget.
Our Approach: Design Stage
Using our proven design & construct process, we collaborated closely with Hardy & Harper and their design consultants to refine every detail before construction commenced. Early contractor involvement, detailed design drawings, and digital coordination ensured design intent translated seamlessly to the site. Value management and design workshops optimised both aesthetics and efficiency, a hallmark of our retail fit-out design expertise.
Delivery & Execution: Construct Stage
Our construction team managed every stage of this commercial construction project with precision and flexibility to meet the four-week target.
Key achievements:
- Completed full interior fit-out from floors to ceiling within 4 weeks.
- Coordinated an 8-week offshore manufacturing and delivery program for custom fixtures.
- Resolved uneven slab heights to achieve a seamless polished concrete floor.
- Supported by systems such as Procore and CM3, safety, compliance, and quality standards were maintained throughout this turnkey retail fit-out.
The Outcome
Delivered on time and to specification, the Hardy & Harper Melbourne store reflects the brand’s elevated retail aesthetic and operational precision.
Project highlights:
- On-time delivery despite international logistics and multi-tenancy works.
- Seamless integration of overseas fixtures with local construction.
- Second successful store fit-out for the client, reinforcing a trusted partnership.
- A premium retail fit-out that demonstrates our ability to deliver speed, quality, and consistency for national retail rollouts.
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