Open the shops in phases while the offices were still going up
Tessler needed rent coming in from the ground-floor shops as early as possible, without the street losing its parking or its foot traffic.
At a glance
- Client goal: Open shops in phases
- Delivery deadline: Anchor tenant open by November
- Site constraint: Morning-only deliveries on Kensington
Reworking live construction without delaying openings
Two tenants changed their layouts after the electrical and ventilation were already in. That meant reworking finished areas while three other trades were working overhead.
We resequenced the upper floors around the retail work, so the shops could open on time without trades stacking up or anyone working under an open deck.
Phased handovers
Each shop was fenced off, finished and handed over on its own date. Shoppers walked past a quiet hoarding wall while the structure kept rising above them.
Key milestones
- Foundations complete / Week 7 / Drainage redesign approved before the frame went up
- First shops open / Week 26 / Two tenants trading under a finished canopy
- Final handover / March 2025 / Offices occupied, street fully reopened
Shops open, street intact
All six shops opened on or before their dates, the anchor tenant three weeks early for the holiday season, with the sidewalk open the whole time.
By the numbers
- 18,400 / Square Feet Delivered / Six shops plus two office floors
- 3 Weeks Early / Anchor Tenant Opening / In time for holiday shopping
- 16 Months / Active Construction / Phased handovers throughout
Planning a multi-phase commercial build?
If your project involves phased openings, several contractors or a busy street, we can plan it clearly from the start. Early conversations focus on access, risks and what needs to open first.
