Whanganui Dream Project

I've always admired at the old Fire Station building in Guyton St in Whanganui. I used to buy second hand furniture near there, some kind of auction place - every Thursday. Then over the years, I discovered that there was a fancy apartment for sale in this area plus a ballet school. I thought, wow, that's just a marvellous setting for an apartment! In the middle of town and in an impressive building.

Credits: Rent a Chef

However, I've always thought that this huge, beautiful structure is under utilised. I had imagined it to be a mini-Melbourne Station with boutique shops and small cafes. I didn't expect any solution could come about quickly considering that for many years, Whanganui, NZ was a depopulating town.

Two entrepreneurs bravely took on the Old Fire Station dream project.

Here is their story and here is their concept.

Over the last 2 years Brian & Tracy have continued the restoration and beautification work that the previous owners Geoff & Jody had started – painting, insulation, earthquake strengthening, fire report implementation and gardens etc. have all been completed.

Today the building contains Chonel Hairdressers, Whanganui Ballet School, Station House AirBNB, Brian & Tracy’s Apartment and La Station Design Store.

Learn more about Tracy and Brian’s journey and the history of the building on the OUR STORY page. 

Credits: La Station Design Store Website

Beautiful, hand-picked furniture from La Station Wanganui Furniture Store

This is a massive project! All the best wishes to La Station team. You're making Whanganui more boutiquey beautiful and even more instagrammable!