Acland Park Master Plan by DCM Urban Design

ArchiPro Project Summary - Acland Park Master Plan: A vibrant community featuring 1013 dwellings designed with mid-century modern architecture, promoting open, walkable neighborhoods and extensive green spaces, fostering strong community connections and catering to diverse lifestyle needs.

Title:: Acland Park Master Plan
Landscape Architect:: DCM Urban Design
Category:: Residential/; New Builds

With mid-century modern architecture at the forefront of the design, Acland Park embraces the lifestyle of the 1960 and 1970’s where residents enjoyed open, walkable neighbourhoods with properties which seamlessly merged into each other and where strong communities developed. The streets in the development are considered an extension of a resident’s property, to become play spaces for kids, a meeting place for residents and not just as a means of movement.

1013 dwellings make up Acland Park with the aim to create diversity and interest without compromising lifestyle. The provision of smaller residential lot sizes are also recognised as an important method to reduce sale prices and meet a greater proportion of the community, particularly first home owners seeking a warm, energy efficient home that meets modern lifestyle needs. has an extensive network of open space at the core of the development, allowing residents to feel like they are living somewhere more akin to a resort or a park than a residential subdivision. The network of reserves and open spaces adjoins a small commercial area.

Client: Avanda Group

Date: 2018-2019

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DCM Urban Design is a landscape architecture and urban design company with offices in Ōtautahi-Christchurch and Tāhuna-Queenstown. Founded in 2016, we work throughout Aotearoa New Zealand enhancing human relationships through creative landscape architecture and urban design.

Our focus is on providing innovative solutions for our clients. We approach each project as a unique opportunity working closely with them to visualise or solve complex design issues. Our services range from expert advice or assessments to playground design, master planning, subdivision design, and environment court hearings.

At DCM Urban Design, we strive to make lasting and meaningful connections through our designs. We believe that our attention to detail and passion for landscape architecture and urban design will help to create a better future for New Zealand.