arete News | March 2016

Welcome to the arete Australia March newsletter. As the dedicated fitout division of Kane Constructions, arete provides our clients a broad range of fitout and refurbishment project capabilities around Australia. Kane’s proven track record within the health, education and government sectors, is further enhanced by the arete’s experience within commercial, retail and hotels/hospitality sectors.
arete is an innovative and solutions based builder. Our multi-disciplinary experience across all these sectors, together with our passionate team of professionals, sets arete apart from our competitors.

Completed Projects

Harvester Road Refurbishment

In late 2015 the team from arete's Victorian office completed the Harvester Road Base Building Refurbishment project. Located in the inner Melbourne suburb of Sunshine, the ex-mail sorting building was successfully converted into over 1,300sqm of office space with new shop front. The refurbished facility is now home to a Department of Human Services Centrelink and Medicare Service Centre.  

Monash University Art Design and Architecture (MADA)

In late February arete’s Victorian team completed the Monash University Art Design & Architecture (MADA) refurbishment at the University's Caulfield campus. Raw, industrial elements feature heavily in the architecturally inspired refurbishment of student workspaces and learning areas in Building F3.

Emirates Bar & Dining

arete Queensland have recently completed two airside projects at Brisbane Domestic Airport – The Pier and The Glasshouse Bar. Both projects were successfully completed under tight construction programmes and were opened to the public in early 2016.

Nandos Kotara

Our Queensland team also completed the Nandos Kotara fitout in late 2015. Located within a new Westfield Shopping Centre, the rooftop restaurant includes a large alfresco dining area.
arete are undertaking a number of fitouts and refurbishments for Nando’s as a part of their national rollout.

Current Projects

Renault Australia Melbourne Head Office

arete has now commenced works on the Renault Australia Head Office fitout. The 1,500sqm, A Grade fitout includes office space and car showroom and features Renault’s signature branding throughout. A bespoke car lift system will also be integrated to the car showroom and adjacent carpark.

Melbourne Rebels Rugby Team Head Office

arete has been awarded the Melbourne Rebels rugby team head office fitout at AAMI Park. Combining two tenancies into a new office and locker room, the facility will be used by the playing team, coaching and support staff.

Herbert Smith Freehills Head Office

The Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) head office fitout at Melbourne’s 101 Collins Street is nearing completion. The staged fitout completed by arete provides a new reception area and client meeting rooms on level 42 of this prestigious building.

Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge

arete are busily progressing on the Singapore Airlines Silvakris Lounge upgrade at Brisbane International Airport. The high-spec upgrade is a part of Singapore Airlines new design concept which will be rolled out over the next few years.

Plaza Premium Lounge

Works on the Plaza Premium Lounge fitout project are continuing at Brisbane International Airport. Using their local knowledge, arete's project team are working with Plaza Premium to source local materials and finishes for the high-spec project.

Contact arete Australia:
VICTORIA
Damian Wisdom
Business Development Manager
Mobile: 0413 578 845
Email: dwisdom@areteaustralia.com.au


QUEENSLAND
Steve Bowers
General Manager 
Mobile: 0417 553 196
Email: sbowers@areteaustralia.com.au