Overview
Bespoke distribution centre for Janine Tait Group in central Tauranga — combining functional warehouse space with a premium office and kitchen fitout.
Janine Tait Group specialise in skincare. The vision for this purpose-built facility was to create a work environment that balanced operational efficiency with a beautifully designed space.
About the project
Engaged through an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement, Fosters identified early budget risks in the original design. Working collaboratively with the client, First Principles Architects and BCD Group, we led a redesign process to create a smart, operationally efficient facility that met both budget and aesthetic goals.
Despite significant roadworks on Cameron Road (the main arterial route to site) and a tight urban site with limited access, the construction programme ran smoothly. Rigorous planning, accurate procurement, and strong stakeholder communication ensured the project was delivered five weeks ahead of schedule and under budget.
The final facility includes architectural-grade finishes such as custom-mitred stone, wallpapering, and sand-blasted precast panels.
With a focus on quality, speed, and transparency, this purpose-built space showcases Fosters’ ability to balance client vision with construction efficiency — an ideal solution for this premium logistics and distribution businesses.
2023
1,680m2
$2.9M
Client testimonial
After 31 years in Greerton, Bestow Beauty (Janine Tait Group) have relocated to a new purpose-built office and warehouse in Eleventh Avenue, Tauranga. For Group Director and business owner Janine Tait, it’s her vision come to life.
“My main objective was to create a place that was beautiful to work in” says Janine. “Our staff spend so much time here, we wanted to make it a pleasure to come to work. I’d had a long time to think about this and knew exactly what I wanted.”
Being a beauty company run by a Skin Health Coach, the philosophy behind Bestow Beauty is beauty from within, and that begins with food. Janine wanted the new space to be like a high-end home, with the kitchen as the focus.
This was also the first build project that Janine and husband Kevin has been involved in.
“We weren’t familiar with the process. And being a commercial build, it was daunting” she admitted.
They came across Fosters once the floorplan had been created. The architect design was going to be too expensive to build; the situation exacerbated by post-covid supply issues and price escalations on building materials.
From the outset, working with Fosters was “a real pleasure,” said Janine.
“Fosters advised that the plans could be value-engineered and gave us a different architect to work with. We instantly loved the new concept; it was both beautiful and practical.
“We had preconceived ideas based on other people’s experiences, expecting the build process to be stressful. However, working with Fosters was completely stress-free.
“They are exceptional at communication and project management. We were completely up-to-date with what was happening. When there were delays, although there weren’t many, we knew why.
“I absolutely loved the build process and would do it all over again!”
“Working with Fosters was completely stress-free. They are exceptional at communication and project management.”
Janine Tait, Director Janine Tait Group
