Client profile
Oscar Wylee is an Australian optometry and eyewear retailer offering prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and professional eye care services. The company operates across Australia, New Zealand and Canada, with services spanning optometry, retail and eyewear manufacturing.
Scope of fitout
Fitout of the new Oscar Wylee store at Charlestown, NSW, incorporating a combination of existing joinery and fixtures relocated from other stores, together with new elements.
The project included the construction of a new full-height shopfront, installation of new signage and branding, and a complete refurbishment of the retail space.
- Demolition of existing walls, glazing and joinery to accommodate the new fitout
- Installation of new ceilings, walls, shopfront and flooring
- Coordination of all base-building trades and services
- Painting of all new and affected areas throughout the store
- Installation of new electrical, data and lighting systems throughout the store, including backlit lighting to mirrors
- Installation of all client-supplied furniture, fixtures and equipment
Challenges
Operating environment
The store’s location within Charlestown Square and its proximity to other retailers, many of which traded until 9:00–10:00 pm nightly, required careful planning around noisy works and deliveries.
Reuse of existing joinery and fixtures
Existing joinery and fixtures were sourced from various Oscar Wylee locations and required careful dismantling, transportation, identification and reassembly, with modifications and making-good works required where necessary.
Transportation and logistics
All relocated joinery, fixtures and furniture needed to be collected from the client’s warehouse facility and delivered to site within a tightly coordinated programme.
Tight construction timeframe
The construction programme was critical to the client’s operations, with the project requiring the closure of existing stores and the timely reopening of the new Charlestown location.
Solutions
Operating environment
Multiple night shifts were scheduled for deliveries and noisy works to minimise disruption to neighbouring retailers and anchor tenants during their trading hours.
Reuse of existing joinery and fixtures
Multiple site visits were undertaken at existing Oscar Wylee stores to identify, photograph and number joinery and fixtures scheduled for relocation and reuse. This ensured each item could be accurately tracked and installed in its intended location.
Transportation and logistics
Detailed forward planning was implemented to allow sufficient time for the collection, transportation and delivery of all joinery, fixtures and furniture. Deliveries were carefully scheduled around site access restrictions and the shopping centre’s operational requirements.
Tight construction timeframe
Trades were closely coordinated throughout the construction period, with extended working hours and precise programming implemented where required. Clear and consistent communication between the project team, trades and client ensured that works remained on programme and the store was completed within the required timeframe.
Testimonial
Apex Executive Interiors delivered an outstanding result on our Charlestown store project. From the initial planning stages through to completion, their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality.
The project was completed efficiently and to a high standard, with clear communication and proactive problem-solving throughout the process. Apex understood our brand requirements and translated them into a modern, functional, and welcoming retail environment that has been well received by both our team and customers.
We appreciate their collaborative approach, reliability, and craftsmanship, and would confidently recommend Apex Executive Interiors to any organisation seeking a high-quality commercial fit-out partner.
Craig Levy – Chief Executive Officer – Oscar Wylee
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