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SH1 | Kaikoura

SH1 rebuild involved Art Fetiche creating artworks alongside the new highway created after the Kaikoura earthquakes

The SH1 project has become an iconic post Covid development, admired by many a driver heading north of Christchurch. Set to the backdrop of the ocean, and the Kaikoura mountain ranges the various forms have made a big impact!

The challenge

During covid our daily business was disrupted and we had to pivot and adapt to change quickly. We got the opportunity to collaborate with Fane Robinson on the new SH1 highway reconstruction project.  It was a project of a scale and application we were less familiar with, but we have never been one to shy away from a challenge!

The solution

We gathered a team together, purchased new vapour blasting technology and took on the 7 month project working with Waka Kotahi to enhance the new highway.  Along with the vapour blasted designs in the concrete walls, we utlised our expertise in steel, and wood fabrication to add to the lay by areas and sites adjacent to the coast.

The AF project team

Art Fetiche worked with Fane Robinson | Ngai Tahu to develop a range of designs and artworks to feature alongside the new roading development

Client : Waka Kotahi

Art Design / Direction Fane Robinson | Ngai Tahu

AF team : Craig, Morrie and a specialist team coordinated for this unique project

Understanding Vapour Blasting

Our guide to Vapour blasting and how it differs to Sand Blasting

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