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Statement iD director Tracy Cook-Kelland says the company has over 40 years of combined experience in managing the planning, purchasing and handover of FF&E, giving clients complete confidence in procurement processes and quality control inspections. “Our involvement included developing budget schedules of all FF+E and HOE items by working closely with the client and the interior designer, including for the public space,” says Cook-Kelland. “Plus we worked with the client to specify all Statement iD also ensured all items adhered to the hotel’s strict brand guidelines and assembled a number of mock-up rooms prior to ordering. “As part of the HOE package, we worked through the design and development of uniforms for all staff, including an embroidered motif and a pocket square which drew from local artwork we sourced for the hotel – some of which has tradi- tional Maori motifs running throughout - and speaks back to the local story the hotel embodies.” One of the star attractions at the hotel is its furnishings and finishes for the rooms in line with Dalman Architects’ design and layout.” rooftop bar, The Churchill, with interiors by Izzard Design. Design director Paul Izzard says the design search | save | share at Left, top:Conference facilities at Four Points by Sheraton Auckland include the 150-seat ballroom. Left, lower:Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure spectacular views from the hotel’s 255 rooms. Statement iD provided FF+E procurement and a full turnkey service for the hotel interiors, and assembled mock-up rooms prior to ordering to ensure all client requirements were met.