Krukziener Properties was founded by Andrew Krukziener in 1988. The company initially focused on residential investment in suburban locations and then became the first to convert commercial offices to residential inner city dwellings. The company has since created a rich portfolio of developments that span retail, restaurant, residential, hotel, serviced apartment and commercial office buildings. Krukziener Properties has been responsible for the purchase and development of over 100 residential and commercial buildings throughout Auckland. To date the company has recorded projects totalling more than NZ $1.3 billion. Widely acknowledged as the market leader in quality design, Krukziener Properties has received a number of industry awards including a number of BOMA Design Excellence Awards, Tourism and Leisure Property Awards and an Australasian Award for Best International Construction Project. The most widely recognised of these developments are the restoration of the Customhouse into DFS Galleria, the transformation of the Old Magistrates Courthouse into the Metropolis five star hotel entrance, the refurbishment of the former New Art Gallery into retail and offices and the refurbishment of One Queen Street into HSBC's NZ Head office. Krukziener Properties has consistently been a leader in the market, setting new benchmarks of quality and value within Auckland City. Krukziener Properties is committed to the preservation of historical buildings through discerning renovation and has restored and redeveloped many recognised landmarks in Auckland City. The goal of Krukziener Properties is to create profitable, quality projects that provide a quality environment in which people enjoy living and working. This goal is reflected in the company's completed developments, which feature architectural beauty, innovative design, quality construction and excellent returns on investment.