In November 2000, Spaceworks was established by founder, Jane Eyles-Bennett. The era was marked by hand-drawn space plans and sending orders via a fax machine. Our initial business model was to design for the office sector. Come 2004, Jane welcomed Lizzi Whaley on board as a Junior Designer/PA. Having once led her own residential design venture, Lizzi was instantly captivated by commercial interiors. Under her influence, Spaceworks transitioned to computer-aided drawings with AutoCAD, along with putting the fax machine into retirement. By 2006, Jane was drawn to Australia, eager to take up her passion residential design. During this period, Spaceworks was a compact team of three, including Jane. Spotting an opportunity, Lizzi, a determined single mother, aspired to acquire Spaceworks. With a supportive banking consultant and countless nights of strategising, they came up with a mutually beneficial agreement. Thus, in November 2006, Lizzi Whaley proudly became the owner of Spaceworks.

From that pivotal juncture, Spaceworks has undergone immense transformation. It braved challenges like the Global Financial Crisis and Covid. The once three-person outfit now boasts a team of 20, operating in Office, Retail, Hospitality, and Aged Care sectors for over ten years. With a presence throughout Aotearoa, we value relationships above all. Our mission is to cultivate enduring connections. Lizzi prioritises people — both her team and our clients. Her profound grasp of human-centric design profoundly shapes the ethos and culture at Spaceworks. We believe in delivering our utmost so our clients can, in turn, realise their best potential through design.

Capitalising on our expertise; Our Designers are split into teams focused on the area of design that they specialise in. With changing trends, new innovations and product development, these individuals immerse themselves in their sector. We have found this to be beneficial to our clients, it ensures our breadth of knowledge and experience is ever growing.

Delivering your projects with service and quality; At Spaceworks, we are committed to providing exceptional service and quality craftsmanship. Our experienced teams work closely with clients to ensure that every project is tailored to their specific needs and requirements, and we always strive to exceed expectations.

Meeting your time and financial needs; This desire for quality coupled with our focus on delivery on time and on budget is why we deliver a significant amount of projects as turnkey. We take the risk, responsibility on to ensure that the project is delivered to our mutual high standards.
With our expertise and commitment to excellence, we grew our team to include project managers and procurement specialists. We have developed systems and processes to ensure project delivery is enjoyable for our clients and that value and optimisation is provided as every stage.

Assisting you to achieve sustainability goals; We believe that sustainability is a critical consideration in every project. We are committed to using environmentally friendly materials and practices where possible and to reducing our impact on the planet. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have developed a carbon calculator for the fitout sector, enabling accuracy in the calculation of carbon emissions.

Prioritising DE&I; We believe the importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity (DEI). Our highly experienced team of designers and architects are skilled at creating inclusive spaces that reflect the diverse needs of our clients and their communities. Coupled with your needs we walk the talk; our business is diverse and inclusive so that your projects benefit from the perspectives and insights gained from our structure.

Committed to your project; At Spaceworks, we are committed to innovative design solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations. We are passionate about creating spaces that inspire, engage, and delight, and we look forward to the opportunity to work with you on your next project.