Coles Hallam
DATE COMPLETED May 2025 DESIGNER TRG Architects CLIENT Coles LOCATION 850 Plenty Rd, Reservoir VIC 3073 Project details This project involved a full refresh of Coles Hallam, including extensive upgrades to lighting, refrigeration, and security systems. Key operational zones such as the prep and meat areas were re-tiled and repainted, the front end was modernised, […]
Bakers Delight Mentone
DATE COMPLETED July 2024 DESIGNER Sandbox CLIENT Bakers Delight LOCATION 55 Florence St, Mentone VIC 3194 Project details This project involved a complete refurbishment of the customer-facing area at Baker’s Delight Mentone. Key works included demolition of the existing counters, installation of a new feature ceiling, and upgrades to the shop counter and bakery display. […]
Building the Future of Retail: STAARK’S 2025 Outlook
As the retail sector evolves, the construction landscape in Australia is being shaped by lasting shifts that are redefining the way spaces are designed and built. These changes represent the foundations for creating future-ready, adaptable, and innovative retail environments. Here’s a look at the key elements that our team at STAARK are defining as the […]
The Long-Term Impact of Positive Subcontractor Relationships
How STAARK has built a successful, debt-free business by treating subcontractors with respect. Vision A clear vision keeps us aligned, focusing on delivering value to clients, subcontractors and suppliers. Accountability Client and subcontractor feedback is built into performance reviews to ensure our team stays accountable and fosters long-term relationships Ethos Rooted in integrity and trust, […]
STAARK’s Approach to the Subcontractor-Builder Relationship
The STAARK Experience: Learning from the Industry In construction, strategic choices can shape not just individual projects but long-term reputations and success. Builders face the temptation of short-term profit strategies, like putting pressure on subcontractors for financial gain. While these moves might appear beneficial in the short run, they often lead to a decline in […]
Building for the Long Term: Why Relationships Matter in Construction
In the construction industry, long-term relationships, trust, and integrity are the foundations of sustainable success. Yet, many builders fall into the trap of chasing short-term profits, often at the expense of subcontractors, clients, and even their own teams. This approach creates a ripple effect, impacting not just the current project but future opportunities and relationships […]
Coles Cairnlea
DATE COMPLETED June 2022 DESIGNER Coles CLIENT Coles LOCATION 100 Furlong Road, Cairnlea VIC 3023 Project details Delivered as a night shift build, the refresh at Coles Cairnlea was completed while the store remained fully operational. The team coordinated a structural overhaul of the deli, safely sectioning works and rebuilding the space into a new […]
Bakers Delight Carnegie
DATE COMPLETED October 2022 DESIGNER Sandbox Group CLIENT Bakers Delight LOCATION 102 Koornang Rd, Carnegie VIC 3163 Project details STAARK delivered the fit-out of this Bakers Delight store in Carnegie, working closely with design practice Sandbox to create a refreshed retail environment aligned with the brand. Completed within a tight ten-day program, the works began […]
Coles Cardinia Lakes
DATE COMPLETED August 2023 DESIGNER TRG CLIENT Coles LOCATION Windermere Boulevard, Pakenham VIC 3810 Project details Delivered during the busy Easter trading period, the renewal of Coles Cardinia Lakes in Pakenham demanded careful staging and close coordination. The team worked around shelf stackers and in-store activity, programming overnight works where required to minimise noise and […]
Liquorland Deniliquin
DATE COMPLETED November 2022 DESIGNER i2C CLIENT Coles Liquor LOCATION 104-114 Hardinge Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 Project details Located in the regional hub of Deniliquin, NSW, this project saw STAARK deliver a new Liquorland store for Coles Liquor in collaboration with Melbourne-based architecture practice i2C. Delivering in a regional setting required well-planned procurement and careful […]
