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Nigel - whose other Auckland developments include the DFS Galleria in the Old Custom House, the old District Court building conversion in the Metropolis, Beaumont Quarter, the Sebel/Quays, Lighter Quay and the Quadrant Hotel

McKenna realistically estimates his ‘pipeline’ of work at between $8b and $10b over the next eight to 10 years.​“For me, the success of a project is measured by the liveability of the design outcome.”

When you hear a “chic New York-style hotel” has opened with such features as a glass-roofed ‘Winter Garden’, a luxe lounge with a carefully curated library, and a co-working space that doubles as a gallery for local artworks Karangahape Road, arguably Auckland’s coolest street

McKenna has a solid commercial track record and also a strong artistic bent he aims to apply to the Hamilton project.​The still conditional hotel deal involving Templeton would see his company buy properties at 242-254 Victoria St from the city council.

Developed by Templeton Group under the leadership of Founder and CEO Nigel McKenna, Abstract is a minimalist haven with compact and comfortable rooms, high-quality finishes and shared spaces.

After opening dozens of hotels around the city, including Sofitel and Hilton, McKenna realised many Kiwis would prioritise price and “vibe” over the size of a room.

Nigel McKenna heads up the Templeton Group, and used his decades of experience on this passion project, meticulously tinkering with seemingly every aspect, sometimes literally down to the millimetre.

Partnered with Nigel McKenna, CEO and founder of Templeton Group, one of New Zealand’s largest property development firms,